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13 May 2026

Author: FE Week Reporter

Carshalton College seas success with volunteer award

Michael Herneman (21), a second year student BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science at Carshalton College, was awarded the London Region Aquaforce Volunteer Award in the Young Volunteer of the Year Award 2011 by ASA Swimming. It was presented to him by former swimmer Mark Foster at a glamorous ceremony in Thomas More […]

Careers conference told to step up and get with the programme

Careers guidance professionals were told to step up and get with the programme at the Institute of Careers Guidance (ICG) conference in Brighton. Ruth Spellman, chair of the Careers Profession Alliance, said: “We need as never before to stand together. The profession is looking very beleaguered, and we need to address that.” Steve Higginbotham, ICG […]

Apprenticeship marketeers doing more for less

Those with a good ear for sound bites would have found it hard to miss the latest campaign to push apprenticeships on their radios. But what most people may not know is the budget for the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) to produce those catchy ads, which highlight the importance and success of apprenticeships, has been […]

Writtle College receives Royal reception

A college was given the Royal seal of approval following a visit by HRH The Duchess of Cornwall. The spotlight was on Writtle College, in Essex, as she toured the college with Lord Petre and a number of civic dignitaries. Specialising in subjects relating to environmental design, equestrianism, agriculture and animal sciences, courses on offer […]

City of Bath College students stand out from the crowd with t-shirt design business

Enterprising students have set up a new clothing company inspired by the skateboarding and hip hop scene. Technology Crew clothing is the brainchild of former City of Bath College student Josh Frayling and current college student Nathaniel Osborne. The Bath-based duo’s range of t-shirts and sweatshirts aim to reflect today’s street culture, with edgy, urban […]

Success for first Suited, Booted, Recruited employment course at Filton College

Filton College are celebrating after their new Suited, Booted, Recruited course proved a roaring success. Young people, who were not in education, employment or training, were given the opportunity to undertake the course to enhance their employability. The two week intensive programme that commenced on 10th October 2011 was designed to enable 16-18 year olds […]

City College Brighton and Hove launch new training progamme for young chefs

Student chefs hope their food will be top of the table after the launch of a new training restaurant at a football stadium. City College Brighton and Hove has opened up City College @ East Central Brasserie inside the new American Express Community Stadium, which is home to Championship side Brighton & Hove Albion Football […]

TyneMet College help Proctor and Gamble cook up a storm at Corporate Athlete day

TyneMet College hosted a two-day training event for a group of employees from Procter & Gamble (P&G) last month. Delegates were taught how to make a slap up dinner as part of a corporate day. Over the two days, the group utilised the training facilities at the college, including cookery sessions led by the catering […]

Brian Ashton opens new sport and fitness centre Lancaster and Morcambe college

There was a scrum of activity when a former England Rugby coach opened a college’s new sports centre. LMC Sport and Fitness, the new centre at Lancaster and Morecambe College, was launched in style by Brian Ashton last month. The glitzy event was also attended by The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Lancaster, councillor Paul […]