Women of the World Celebrated at Cheshire College
Cheshire College – South and West hosted the annual Women’s Day event at its Crewe Campus for the charity Motherwell Cheshire CIO on Saturday 4th March. The flagship event for the women and girl’s charity is celebrated annually to coincide with the historic International Women’s Day on 8th March. Running since 2015, Motherwell’s Women’s Day […]
Apprenticeships are the key to building sustainable careers in care
It’s well documented that the National Health Service (NHS) and the social care sector are facing the greatest workforce crisis in their history. It’s clear that to tackle the crisis, more needs to be done to attract and retain young people into the profession. In this month’s issue of The Carer, Assistant Principal of Apprenticeships […]
Cheshire College students take over the Devonshire Fell Hotel
Hospitality and Catering students at Cheshire College – South & West took part in an ambitious hotel takeover initiative earlier this month, helping them to gain valuable industry experience. Students from the College’s Crewe and Ellesmere Port Campuses were tasked with independently running the Devonshire Fell, a prestigious 17-bedroom hotel in Burnsall, which is surrounded by […]
Cheshire College team wins Spice it Up with Schwartz Prize
Cheshire College – South & West was elated after a team of its Hospitality and Catering students won the Spice it Up with Schwartz Prize at the Zest Quest Asia 2023 competition on 17th February. Level 3 Professional Cookery students Alena Bishdary, Finn Kinsella and James Parker, all from Ellesmere Port, qualified for the finals in […]
Cheshire College qualifies for Educate North Awards finals
Cheshire College – South & West has been chosen as a finalist within the Community Engagement (Higher Education and Further Education) Category for the 2023 Educate North Awards. The Educate North Awards celebrate, recognise and share excellence in the education sector in the North. The awards attract over 400 education professionals from Further and Higher […]
Cheshire College opens its doors for Apprenticeship Open Evening
Following the success of National Apprenticeship Week, Cheshire College – South & West hosted an Apprenticeship Open Evening at its Crewe and Ellesmere Port Campuses on Thursday 16th February. The event was organised to highlight the benefits of becoming an Apprentice, and to provide information about Apprenticeships to members of the public. Attendees at the […]
Cheshire and Warrington set to benefit from £14.2m investment to support Higher Technical Skills
Cheshire and Warrington region has been selected by the Department for Education (DfE) and Institute of Technology (IoT) to lead on a highly prestigious project between employers and colleges that will see £14.2m invested within the region. The IoT initiative is part of a wider government plan to equip young people with the technical skills […]
Cheshire College Celebrates Exceptional Apprentices
Several apprentices and employers were commended yesterday evening at Cheshire College – South and West’s Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony. The annual event celebrates the outstanding contributions of apprentices, as well as the positive impact of their employers. Cheshire College hosted the Apprenticeship Awards at their Crewe Campus for the first time in the event’s eighteen-year history. […]
Cheshire College celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
Cheshire College is proudly joining the education and skills sector in celebrating National Apprenticeship Week. Recognised across the UK from 6th-10th February, National Apprenticeship Week is an opportunity to highlight the achievements of Apprentices and the positive impact they make to communities, businesses and the wider economy. In its commitment to promoting the value of […]
Cheshire College student qualifies for Concept Hair finals
An adult student at Cheshire College – South & West has qualified for the Concept Hair Magazine Learner of the Year 2023 competition. Emma Jane Reid, a Level 3 Barbering student from Ellesmere Port, will be competing in the Barbering division of the live finals at Telford College in March. The national competition gives the […]