Hospitality Students Welcome Leading Employers for Industry Networking Dinner
Hospitality students at Cheshire College – South & West welcomed leading employers from across the region for an industry dinner aimed at strengthening links between education and the hospitality sector. The event, planned and delivered entirely by students, brought together over 60 industry professionals for an evening of networking, collaboration and fine dining. Representatives attended from organisations including Rookery Hall, The Mere Golf Resort & Spa, Titanic Hotel […]
Cheshire College Hair and Beauty Students Secure Competition Success
Students from Cheshire College – South & West are celebrating after excelling at the regional heats of the AHT national hair and beauty competition. Students from the College’s Ellesmere Port and Crewe campuses competed across a range of specialist hair, beauty and creative categories, showcasing their technical ability, creativity and industry-standard skills. Several students secured top three placements and are now progressing to the National Finals, which […]
RAF Visit Highlights Growing Cyber Career Pathways for Cheshire College Students
Future cyber professionals at Cheshire College – South & West were given exclusive insight into careers at the forefront of UK defence when Royal Air Force digital specialists visited the Chester Campus. Sergeant Joe Roberts, from RAF Digital’s Cyberspace Profession Strategic Development team, spoke about the growing importance of cyber operations and the role digital […]
Cheshire College launches new ‘green’ apprenticeships to support sustainable careers
Cheshire College – South & West is helping businesses prepare for a low-carbon future with the launch of a suite of new “green” apprenticeships. Apprenticeships combine practical on-the-job training with classroom-based learning, allowing students to earn while they learn and gain recognised qualifications. Designed to equip students with essential sustainability skills, these programmes give employers the opportunity to […]
Celebrating Apprentices and Employers at Biggest-Ever Apprenticeship & Skills Awards
Cheshire College – South & West proudly celebrated the achievements of exceptional apprentices and employer partners at its 2026 Apprenticeship & Skills Awards, marking a major milestone during National Apprenticeship Week. Held at the College’s Ellesmere Port Campus, the event brought together employers, apprentices, partners and stakeholders from across the region to recognise excellence across a wide […]
Strengthening Youth Violence Prevention Work Across Cheshire West
Cheshire College – South & West is stepping up its work to tackle youth violence, partnering with the Youth Service to bring a new prevention programme to Chester Campus following the success of a pilot project in Ellesmere Port. The programme will expand across the region and aims to educate and empower students on knife crime, exploitation, […]
Thanking Employer Partners for Apprenticeship Week
Cheshire College – South & West has been celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by showing appreciation to its employer partners, delivering staffroom hampers as a thank you for their ongoing support in developing the next generation of skilled professionals. The College’s employer engagement team visited local businesses and partner organisations across Cheshire, presenting hampers as a gesture of […]
Cheshire College and Belong unveil dementia-friendly training facility
Cheshire College – South & West has officially opened the Alexandra Suite, a dementia-friendly training facility at its Crewe campus, in partnership with specialist care provider Belong Villages. Designed to mirror a real Belong household, the Alexandra Suite, named by current student Luca Baker, provides a highly realistic environment for Belong colleagues to develop practical skills, […]
Cheshire College Puts Skills in the Spotlight for National Apprenticeship Week
Cheshire College – South & West is putting the region’s skills, talent and career opportunities front and centre as it joins colleges and training providers across the UK in celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2026. Running from Monday 9 to Friday 13 February, the week forms part of a UK Government–led campaign highlighting how apprenticeships develop skilled, future-ready employees and drive local […]
From Workshop to Race Track: Isaac’s Journey into Motorsport Engineering
After completing a Level 2 and 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles (IMI) at Cheshire College – South & West, Isaac Wood has turned his passion for vehicles into a clear pathway toward a career in motorsport engineering. His time at College built strong foundations in technical skills that are essential for success in the […]