Cheshire College unveils largest North West cohort of WorldSkills UK finalists
7 Cheshire College – South & West students have successfully qualified for the WorldSkills UK finals; the largest cohort of finalists from a single college in the North West. The finalists were drawn from a cohort of 6,000 young people who registered to showcase their skills across 51 technical skills subjects such as digital construction, […]
Cheshire College opens construction and engineering facility as part of £10m+ investment
A construction and engineering facility has been opened by Cheshire College – South & West, as part of a £10m+ investment. The facility at the Ellesmere Port Campus features technologies such as 3D printers, CAD equipment, robotics and the new motor vehicle workshop, including a plug-in hybrid EV area for electric and hybrid vehicles, in […]
Ellesmere Port and Chester Students lauded at Cheshire College Awards
Cheshire College – South & West held an evening of celebrations for its Ellesmere Port and Chester students at the annual Student Awards. Hosted within the impressive rotunda at the Ellesmere Port Campus, the evening’s nominees could enjoy drinks, canapés and musical entertainment prior to the ceremony, alongside their lecturers, family and friends. Ellesmere Port […]
Cheshire College receives 3D printer donations from Altimex Ltd.
Cheshire College – South & West’s Chester Campus has received a generous donation of two 3D printers for its Digital Hub, courtesy of one of the College’s employer partners, Altimex Ltd. Altimex Ltd. is an award-winning fibre optics solutions company and industry acclaimed lights specialists with over 25 years’ experience. The donations were presented by the […]
Cheshire College Students Get Star Treatment At Student Awards
Cheshire College – South & West hosted a spectacular awards evening at its Crewe Campus, welcoming staff, student nominees and their families to the impressive ceremony. The Student Awards are an annual tradition at Cheshire College, providing an opportunity to celebrate the hard work, determination and successes of students across a broad range of qualification […]
Cheshire College student sets comedic sights on Edinburgh Fringe performance
A Cheshire College – South and West student is raising money to perform a stand-up comedy set at the Edinburgh Fringe; the celebrated festival which welcomes performers from all over the world, from big names in the entertainment industry to unknown artists looking to build their careers. Caitlin Jones (who uses they/them pronouns) is a […]
Cheshire College Technical Theatre Students Selected For Eurovision Roles
Two Technical Theatre students at Cheshire College – South & West have been given an incredible opportunity to work behind-the-scenes as Follow-spot Operators at the 67th annual Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool. Production Arts Practice students Megan Parry and Ben Whitaker were selected for the role earlier this year following some exclusive expert training at […]
Brick by brick, Cheshire College students amaze judges at skills competition
Cheshire College – South & West performed exceptionally well in the bricklaying category at the Cheshire & Warrington Skills Competition, hosted by Warrington & Vale Royal College. Apprentice Chris Haseler from Cheshire College’s Crewe Campus was entered for the senior category, and Ellesmere Port’s Trent Dauda was entered in the beginner’s category. Chris won first […]
Cheshire College champion is ready to shine at Special Olympics World Games
A Cheshire College – South & West student will be competing in the rhythmic gymnastics category at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin this summer. Poppy Wood-Wright from Haslington, who is studying towards a Living Independently Certificate (Entry 3) at Crewe Campus, was one of only four athletes to be selected from the UK, […]
Cheshire College Campus makes significant move to cut carbon emissions
Cheshire College South & West’s Chester Campus will get an environmentally friendly upgrade as their existing gas boilers are replaced with air source heat pumps and an electric hot water boiler. This has been made possible due to the College securing almost £2m in funding from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The […]