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Sheffield College music students perform for music video with UK rising star

Sheffield College music students have been given the chance to feature in a new music video by Maverick Sabre. The MOBO Awards nominated singer has been visiting various colleges and asking music students to perform with him on his forthcoming single ‘I Need’. Mr Sabre will use the best performance for a new video that […]

Apprenticeship fair for Harlow College

Young people alarmed by the recent spike in youth unemployment can take advantage of expert advice on entering the world of work when Harlow College plays host to Essex’s first-ever apprenticeship fair today (Monday). The unique event – which takes place inside the college’s new University Centre Harlow building – will give would-be apprentices the […]

Weston College laying future foundations

Bridges have been built between students and experts after Weston College teamed up with a major builders’ merchants. Weston College’s Construction and Engineering Centre of Excellence (CECE) has joined with Bradfords as part of a package which will see the centre gain competitive rates for building materials and equipment as well as advice, support and […]

Footballers Spur on Waltham Forest College

Waltham Forest College has joined forces with Tottenham Hotspur FC to tackle the problem of young people at risk of drifting away from work, education or training after leaving school. The college and the football club have set up a programme for more than 50 talented young footballers which combines education with football training delivered […]

MP ‘mends a hand’ at Warwickshire College

Stratford-upon-Avon MP, Nadhim Zahawi, visited Warwickshire College to try his hand at sports massage and theatrical make-up, as part of the college’s ‘have a go’ campaign. Mr Zahawi met first-year theatrical make-up students and watched attentively as tutor, Tracey Bridger, made a prosthetic amputated thumb using carpet glue, cotton wool, honey and red food colouring. […]

South Birmingham College laces up for Dr. Martens catalogue photoshoot

Iconic shoemaker Dr. Martens has used South Birmingham College for a new advertising campaign. The company did a photoshoot for their Autumn Winter 2012 collection at the College’s construction campus in Bordesley Green. College staff and students were on site to ensure the crew had everything they needed and give advice on realistic poses for […]

MP picks new apprentice

Harlow MP Robert Halfon has appointed a second apprentice to work in his House of Commons office. Louis Luck, who studied history, politics and religious studies at A level and achieved ABC in his final exams, follows in the footsteps of Andy Huckle, who was the first-ever MP’s apprentice. Mr Halfon said: “Since I was […]

UK ‘must become more technician led’ says report

A report has identified several changes the UK needs to make to its education and skills system to remain globally competitive. ‘Techicians and Progression’ is the result of a six month parliamentary inquiry, chaired by Professor Alison Halstead and conducted by the Skills Commission; a body comprising senior parliamentarians, leaders from the further and higher education […]

Trafford College’s Misha B has the X Factor

As millions of people sit down to watch TV talent show The X Factor, few would be as nervous as tutors and students at Trafford College. One of their own, Misha Bryan, has been making waves on the hit ITV programme with a wealth of stunning performances. Misha, whose version of the Adele classic […]