Local colleges set to receive £570 million to expand training facilities and places to train the next generation of skilled workers. More builders, coders and engineers of the future will be able to access the life-changing opportunity to gain the skills they will need for their careers, as the government delivers on its investment of more than £283 million to help them meet surging demand for homegrown skilled workers.
A long-standing partnership between Leeds College of Building (LCB) and construction firm BAM has been shortlisted for the 2026 Apprenticeship & Training Awards - one of the most high-profile events in the education sector. The prestigious annual awards recognise those who are shaping a highly skilled, inclusive, and future-ready workforce through their commitment to apprenticeships and wider training and development.
The £725 million package of reforms to the apprenticeship system will help to tackle youth unemployment and drive economic growth, with thousands more young people expected to benefit over the next three years.
Almost one million young people will benefit from learning or employment opportunities as a result of a major £820 million funding package. Thanks to the funding, 350,000 new training or workplace opportunities in sectors including construction, health and social care and hospitality will be provided to young people on Universal Credit to help them develop on the job skills, employer networks, and CV and interview coaching – breaking down barriers to employment and ensuring every young person has the chance to reach their potential.
Natalie is a gifted lecturer in Automotive at the college, who has had a penchant for fixing cars in workshops and on driveways for many years. She had a dream to create the first female-led garage in the south, being then a ‘rarer’ female in the industry herself, particularly in the earlier days. Now she’s inspiring other students to walk the same path, with her vision and enthusiasm in all that she does.
A Leeds College of Building (LCB) apprentice has scooped one of the country’s top education prizes at this year’s National Apprenticeship & Skills Awards. Elyssa Marshall, a Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative apprentice at Yorkshire Housing Association, won the ‘Amazon Intermediate Apprentice of the Year Award’, beating finalists from across the nation.
As part of UK Parliament Week (24th - 30th November), I'm delighted to share with you the story of our 'BIG VOTE' event last week at the Nottingham College Adams Campus, inspired by the recent news of the national voter age being lowered to 16 at the next general election. Students aged 16+ had the opportunity to experience casting their vote, having their voices heard and how they can create positive change through the process of voting.
After being the only female technician at Kent-based tech company ADM Computing for more than a decade, Jolene Bullock has told of her inspiring journey to become Service Director and provided words of wisdom to any women who are considering a career in the tech industry.
Leeds College of Building (LCB) is celebrating after taking home two awards at the Building the Future Awards in Birmingham. The college won both the Best Further Education Provider Supporting Careers in Construction award and the Best Higher Education Provider Supporting Careers in Construction award.
Staff at 33 colleges across England are set to down tools for three days in January over low pay and poor working conditions.
The Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, officially opened Bradford College’s new skills development space for the creative leaders of tomorrow.
Two Leeds College of Building (LCB) apprentices were crowned winners at this year’s SkillBuild national final, securing first and second places in the Roof Slating & Tiling category. Dalton Roofing apprentices Samuel Jinks and Levente Szasz won gold and silver medal places respectively at the event held at Arena MK, Milton Keynes.
Developed as part of the Boston Town Deal, the Mayflower has been made possible with £9.9million in government funding, alongside £725,000 in capital co-funding and £5,546,000 in revenue costs committed by the College over five years. This 1,940 sqm building is a landmark for the town, designed to tackle skills gaps and support Boston’s economic revitalisation.
Stephenson College based Motorsport students, alongside lecturer and accomplished driver, Alex Fletcher have brought a new trophy to the workshop cabinets, having won the prestigious BTRDA Rallycross Overall Championship for the second year running.
Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion have won a UK Gold Award in the SDF Developing Excellent Practice for its AI staff development programme, Enhancement not Replacement.
