Boston College students have recently returned from three-week international work experience placements in Berlin, Germany and Seville, Spain, made possible through the Turing Scheme. This government-funded initiative aims to provide students with invaluable global learning opportunities, equipping them with essential skills to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. Following a rigorous selection process, 21 students…
Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery learner Glory Olanrewaju has presented her journey as a woman in construction to her classmates, showing a clear pathway for women in a typically male-dominated industry. Glory’s presentation titled, ‘A Woman in Construction’ detailed how she first became interested in a more technical career path and what she has learned…
Shipley College welcomed Anna Dixon MP as part of Colleges Week 2025. The visit aimed to highlight the college’s “cutting-edge” learning facilities and its role as a health and social care training provider in the district. During the visit, Ms Dixon met with students and staff, experiencing how Shipley College is equipping the next generation…
Nottingham College has won the Outstanding Apprenticeship Programme Award, at the prestigious national Apprenticeships and Training Awards 2025. Emtec Automotive Apprenticeships, which is part of Nottingham College, took home the honour, having beat off stiff competition from across the country. Through its apprenticeship provision, Nottingham College welcomes more than 400 automotive apprentices through its doors…
Gower College Swansea has picked up two awards at the prestigious WorldSkills UK Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Heroes Awards in London. The awards, which are sponsored by the University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) and Skills and Education Group, recognise those championing diversity and inclusion in the education sector. The College was successful in two categories:…
As part of Colleges Week 2025, Peterborough College welcomed Andrew Pakes MP to its Health & Social Care department to see first-hand how further education is supporting the NHS and social care sector. During the visit, Andrew met students and staff in the College’s state-of-the-art hospital training room, where learners develop practical, hands-on skills to…
Castleford College’s Automotive students have benefited from a generous equipment donation from one of the UK’s leading sustainable waste management companies, Biffa. Chris Williams and Richard Hoyland from Biffa recently visited the College’s Automotive Department to donate the DAF LV truck, which was previously used to empty bins on the A1’s laybys. The…
The marketing efforts of the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group were recognised on a national scale as part of the College Marketing Network’s FE First Awards. The FE First Awards celebrates the achievements of marketing teams and individuals in colleges and sixth forms from across the country. The prestigious event is highly regarded in the…
Secretary of State for the Home Department and Member of Parliament (MP) for Pontefract, Castleford, Knottingley and Altofts, Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, visited Castleford College last week to see the progress of its brand-new construction facilities. Principal and Chief Executive, Sam Wright and Local College Director, Steve Harrison, provided the Home Secretary with a tour…
Two Sixth Form students from Selby College have been offered places at one of the UK’s top universities, the University of Oxford. An aspiring Lawyer, Henry Toye, who is currently studying A Levels in Biology, Business and Mathematics at the College, has been offered a place to study Law at Oxford University. Fellow A Level…