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From Deeside Sixth to global law firm as Nathan makes his mark

A FORMER Coleg Cambria student has launched a promising legal career with one of the world's leading international law firms after securing a prestigious solicitor degree apprenticeship. Nathan Hall, 23, from Holywell, studied Business, Law, French and the Welsh Baccalaureate at the college's Deeside Sixth before joining global law firm Ashurst Perkins Coie, where he is now training as a Trainee Solicitor while completing his undergraduate Law degree.

27/10/2026 Read more

Skills for the Future: The RNN Group Podcast - Daniel Stanbra

In this episode, they explore the importance of bringing education and industry closer together, challenging common misconceptions and addressing the skills gaps that can hold businesses back. From keeping curriculum relevant to embracing innovation, emerging talent and upskilling existing staff, they discuss how colleges can become strategic partners in business growth.

27/10/2026 Read more

Skills Minister Visits Loughborough College During National T Levels Week

The Minister for Skills, Rt Hon Baroness Smith, visited Loughborough College during this year’s National T Levels Week, meeting students, alumni and employer partners, and seeing first-hand how technical education is preparing young people for successful careers. Accompanied by Loughborough College Group Chair of Governors Stephen Smith, Group CEO Corrie Harris, and MP for Loughborough Jeevun Sandher, Baroness Smith began the day in the College's state-of-the-art T Levels Centre, a dedicated teaching space designed to support students studying T Level programmes.

27/10/2026 Read more

The Sheffield College scheme with employers to boost student career prospects secures new sign-ups

Leading employers from a range of sectors have signed upto a scheme to share their industry knowledge and expertise with students at The Sheffield College. Four major businesses have joined the college’s employer skills academies programme this academic year.

26/10/2026 Read more

Roadshow gives construction students hands-on insight into tools of the trade

Construction students at West Nottinghamshire College have been getting to grips with the latest tools, equipment and industry innovations thanks to a roadshow organised by national trade supplier Toolstation. The college’s Station Park construction campus on Julias Way, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, hosted the event, which brought together leading manufacturers and suppliers to showcase products used across the construction trades.

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Telford College ready to train skilled defence workers

Telford College is ready to “play its part” in developing the next generation of skilled workers, as Defence Secretary Wes Streeting launched the UK’s first large-calibre gun barrel production facility in 20 years. The Rheinmetall UK site in Telford supports 100 highly skilled jobs with hundreds more across the supply chain and was officially opened at an event on Thursday, attended by the college.

26/10/2026 Read more

College brings community together to offer careers advice to thousands of young people

73 businesses and local organisations gave around 3500 young people careers advice during a FutureSkills Fair held at Suffolk New College.

23/10/2026 Read more

South Hampshire College Group Named Apprenticeship Training Provider of the Year

South Hampshire College Group has won the ‘Training Provider of the Year’ Award at the 2026 Portsmouth and Chichester Apprenticeship Awards, with a further five of the College Group’s apprentices shortlisted across a range of categories. The Portsmouth and Chichester Apprenticeship Awards celebrate the achievements of apprentices, employers and training organisations across the PO Portsmouth Postcode Area. The Training Provider of the Year category recognises organisations that stand out for the quality of their apprenticeship programmes, their engagement with employers and the success of their apprentices.

23/10/2026 Read more

Bank of England expert returns to Mansfield to inspire next generation

Students at West Nottinghamshire College have gained a fascinating insight into the workings of the Bank of England during a special visit from a senior manager whose own educational journey began in Mansfield. Tarkus Frost, senior manager for trade and risk at the Bank of England, returned to his hometown on Wednesday 14 October to speak to A Level and business studies students at the college’s Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College, on Chesterfield Road.

22/10/2026 Read more

Young farmer and entrepreneur takes on a new field as Welsh college lecturer

The 23 year-old, from Bala, will combine the part-time role with running her family farm, giving students first-hand insight into the business, commercial and practical realities of modern agriculture. Erin took on greater responsibility for Pandy Farm at just 18 and, five years on, has diversified operations while becoming a prominent advocate for young people in agriculture.

22/10/2026 Read more

GE Aerospace investment to strengthen aerospace training at Ayrshire College

GE Aerospace has announced a £30 million investment in its Prestwick operations as part of a wider £57 million project linked to the Ayrshire Growth Deal. The announcement is significant news for Ayrshire's aerospace sector, with the expansion expected to create around 150 new jobs over the next five years.

21/10/2026 Read more

First victory for new girls’ football team

Telford College’s new girls’ football team claimed their first victory of the season with a 3-1 victory over local rivals Shrewsbury Town. Students get chance to wear Wolverhampton Wanderers colours for competitive fixtures as part of a ‘football and education’ collaboration between Telford College and the Championship club. The team hit back from going a goal down to claim victory against Shrewsbury Town, courtesy of two goals from Liv Seweryn and a strike from Honey Humphries.

21/10/2026 Read more

Eboni Usoro-Brown appointed SGS College’s first Chief Strategy Officer

Commonwealth champion and qualified solicitor brings experience across strategy, law, governance, leadership and elite sport to newly created executive role. Eboni Usoro-Brown has joined SGS College as its first Chief Strategy Officer, bringing a career spanning law, strategy, governance, leadership and elite sport to the College Leadership Team as SGS moves into the delivery phase of its SGS 2031 strategy.

21/10/2026 Read more

Hair, Beauty & Barbering Students Inspired by Industry Experts

Hair, Beauty & Barbering students at Bradford College gained valuable industry insight and practical experience to help them build successful careers. Returning industry expert Neil Capstick founder of luxury haircare brand Neäl & Wølf and local barber and business owner Naheem Yacub, from Naheem Barbering, shared their experiences, offering advice on the opportunities and challenges of working in the industry.

21/10/2026 Read more

10,000 young people to get foot in the door of Britain's tech sector as work placements rolled out across the country

10,000 young people will get the chance to get experience under their belt, build up their CVs, and get their foot in the door of Britain’s digital and tech sector.

21/10/2026 Read more