More than 125 students from Selby College’s University Centre graduated as part of a prestigious Graduation Ceremony at Selby Abbey, on Friday 15th November 2024. Marking their special day, the graduates were joined by family and friends, as well as their tutors and support staff from the University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education…
Construction student at Castleford College, Alfie Parratt, has been commended for the exceptional progress he has made throughout his studies at the Youthbuild UK’s Young Builder of the Year Awards 2024. Alfie was commended in the 14-18 category and was one of ten finalists at the prestigious awards ceremony, which was held at the House…
Students at Stoke on Trent College have been getting exclusive insight into the digital and creative sector this week, as part of Discover! Creative Careers Week, a flagship event organised as part of a programme that inspires 11-18 year olds to consider the creative industries for their career choices. Creative Careers Week has been an…
Four students will represent Gower College Swansea at this year’s prestigious WorldSkills UK National Finals which will take place from 19 – 22 November at venues across Greater Manchester. Representing the College are: Saffron Owens (Foundation Skills, Hairdressing)Evelyn Howells (Restaurant Services)Kane Morcom and Bradley Claringbold (Industrial Electronics) They will join nearly 500 other students and…
Stoke on Trent College Brick Lecturer Robert Harrison has been crowned Construction Apprenticeship Tutor/Lecturer of the Year at the Construction Apprenticeship Awards 2024. The awards ceremony, took place at Castlefield Rooms in Manchester, and saw Further Education providers and students past and present compete for 11 awards. Former Stoke on Trent College student Robbie Fereday,…
Students, staff, governors and partners gathered at Stoke on Trent College’s Burslem campus on Monday 11 November 2024, to mark Armistice Day. The College held its annual Remembrance event, which was led by students and Reverend Alison Thomas and included the reading of poems from learners studying English, Public Services and Electrical Studies. A selection…
The first cohort of learners have taken their places on Wales’s first fully funded Construction Degree Apprenticeships. The students will spend two years at Coleg Cambria’s Bersham Road site in Wrexham before completing a final two years at Wrexham University. Funded by Welsh Government, the qualifications will give them the opportunity to gain pivotal work…
The academic achievements of more than 270 University Centre graduates were acknowledged as part of a prestigious Graduation Ceremony at Wakefield Cathedral, on Wednesday 6th November 2024. Graduates marked the momentous occasion alongside their family and friends, as well as their tutors and support staff from the University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education…
Stoke on Trent College teams and individual staff members were recognised and celebrated as part of their annual College Accolades awards. The ceremony, which took place in the Cauldon campus’ Lifestyle building, brought together over 180 staff from across both campuses with awards on offer in the following six different categories. The Partnership Excellence Award…
To celebrate Number Confidence Week (4-8 November), Stoke on Trent College, in partnership with Stoke-on-Trent City Council, is encouraging adults across the city to access free numeracy courses which will help them stay in control of their finances this festive season. Stoke by Numbers is part of the government’s national programme, Multiply, which is helping…