Light up your future with Cheshire College
With a reputation as one of the best teaching and training facilities in the country, Cheshire College offers learners the best possible career prospects during their studies. In 2020, it is well-known that Covid19 impacted the Creative Industries massively. The initial closure and subsequent unpredictability of lockdowns has created a significantly greater skills gap than had been experienced prior to the pandemic. This change to the […]
Cheshire College celebrates five medallists at the WorldSkills UK National Finals!
Last week, Cheshire College celebrated the success of five learners at this year’s WorldSkills UK National finals, which was hosted virtually by TV presenter Steph McGovern from her Channel 4 Packed Lunch studio. The medal ceremony concluded the 64 competitions which took place between the 9th-19th November, where the event saw more than 470 learners compete across the UK over the two-week period. Five Cheshire College learners each won a bronze […]
Cheshire College learner named an Adult Student of the Year finalist in prestigious AoC Awards
Part-time Cheshire College learner, Scott Bailey, has been named a finalist of the Association of Colleges’ Student of the Year Awards – Adult Student of the Year category. The annual awards celebrate learners who stand out from the crowd, have gone above and beyond, whether in college or their local community. At the age of 27, Scott started to lose his sight after being […]
Cheshire College celebrates the success of 17 learners at historic annual Freemen and Guilds Awards
Last night (Wednesday 24th November 2021), Cheshire College – South and West celebrated the academic and personal achievements of 17 remarkable learners from across the region at the annual Freemen and Guild Awards. The Freemen and Guilds Awards began 50 years ago in 1968, however the Guilds have been associated with the recruitment and training of Apprentices for centuries. The […]
Re-shaping and nurturing our future workforce – What role do Apprenticeships play?
As part of Colleges Week 2021 – a chance to celebrate and shout about all of the brilliant things that colleges do, day in and day out, to build communities, boost businesses and support individuals, we caught up with Karen Roberts to find out more about how Cheshire College are addressing skills and employment gaps and […]
Cheshire College learners showcase skills at T Level Launch Events
This week Cheshire College, the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, celebrated the launch of new T Level programmes at their three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. The event, which spanned 3 evenings, provided an opportunity for learners, tutors, employer partners and stakeholders to take part in demonstrations, find out more about the opportunities available to T Level learners on successful completion of their course, enjoy […]
Cheshire College delivers digital careers workshops at local high school
Committed to enhancing young people’s digital skills for the future, this week, Cheshire College has visited The Bishops’ Blue Coat Church of England High School to deliver exciting workshops and showcase state-of-the-art technology, including handheld scanners, iPads with the latest software and a life-size 3D robot. As the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, Cheshire College is on a mission […]
2 Years, 2 Conclusions, 2 Initiatives! Why is Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) more important than ever?
As part of Colleges Week 2021 – a chance to celebrate and shout about all of the brilliant things that colleges do, day in and day out, to build communities, boost businesses and support individuals, we caught up with Jordan Swift, Director of Marketing and School Partnerships to find out more about why and what […]
10 Cheshire College learners successfully qualify for WorldSkills UK finals
10 Cheshire College learners have successfully qualified for the WorldSkills UK finals after taking part in rigorous competitive qualifying rounds against learners from training providers across the country. WorldSkills UK competitions are designed by experts to be highly competitive, assessing numerous abilities, including practical skills, knowledge and employability against a set of strict criteria. The competition is designed to encourage, inspire ambition, push for excellence […]
On-Campus Open Evenings are back!
The largest provider of post-16 education in the region, Cheshire College – South & West, are hosting their first on-Campus Open Evening of the upcoming academic year on Monday 11th October, 5:30 – 8:00pm, across all three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. Come along and find out for yourself what sets us apart and makes us your first choice in […]
