Today we welcomed Paul Atherton, Head of Digital at Edinburgh Woollen Mill and Zaeed Mohammed, Senior Lecturer in Business and Leadership at the University of Cumbria to speak with our learners about progression opportunities after post-18 education, including university and career pathways. The session brought together our Level 2 Business students and second-year Level 3 Business students. ⭐ This provided Level 2 learners with an insight into future progression opportunities, while supporting our Level 3 students as they explore higher education options and complete their UCAS applications. The speakers shared their experiences of higher education and employment, giving students valuable insight into the opportunities available both during and after university. A great opportunity for our learners to develop their understanding of the next steps in their educational and professional journeys. Thank you to both Paul and Zaeed for joining us today 👏 University of Cumbria The Edinburgh Woollen Mill

Honouring Our Communities 🖤💛❤️   Students, staff, local councillors and community partners came together at Kidderminster College to celebrate Black History Month. The event featured inspiring guest speakers, student-led discussions, live music performances and opportunities to learn more about the importance of diversity, inclusion and community.   💬 Helen Basnett, Head of Learner Services, said: “I was incredibly proud of all our students who took part in this event, from those who shared their experiences and performed, to those who listened with such interest and respect.”   Thank you to everyone who helped make the event such a success and for celebrating the achievements, contributions and experiences of Black communities.   #BlackHistoryMonth #HonouringOurCommunities #Diversity #Inclusion #StudentVoice

Building industry connections beyond the classroom 🏛️🤝 Students across our Law and Criminology courses recently welcomed the Northumbria Violence Reduction Unit as part of an exciting live brief project. The partnership was created to help learners gain valuable industry insight and real-world experience in a sector where traditional work placements can be difficult to access. Throughout the project, students will work with professionals from the VRU and other partner organisations, developing knowledge, employability skills and a deeper understanding of careers within the justice and criminology sector. They'll also have the opportunity to complete VRU Ambassador training and showcase their work at a professional poster exhibition later this year. A huge thank you to Steven Hume, the wider VRU team and everyone at the Northumbria Police and the Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner's Office for supporting our learners and helping create these fantastic opportunities. #Criminology #Law #CareerReady

🍏 It's Golden Apple Awards Night! ⭐ We’re incredibly proud to be attending the Golden Apple Awards at Energus, celebrating excellence in education across Cumbria. A huge congratulations and good luck to our Carlisle College finalists: ⭐ Julian Nightingale, Against All Odds ⭐ Garry Murray, Apprentice/Graduate of the Year ⭐ 16–19 ESOL, Best Inclusion Initiative ⭐ Dan Smith, Best Teaching Professional ⭐ Helen Thomson, Education Professional Newcomer ⭐ Shabina Moghal, Support Staff of the Year We’re so proud to see their hard work, dedication and achievements recognised. 💙 Good luck to everyone shortlisted. Here’s to a fantastic evening celebrating Cumbria’s education community! 🏆🍏

“True friendship knows no borders” 💙💛 Those are the words of our friends in Ukraine after 138 devices from Newcastle College arrived at our partner college in Kryvyi Rih. The equipment will give students and teachers more access to the technology they need for learning and teaching, building on a partnership between our two colleges that began in 2022. We’re delighted to continue standing alongside our friends in Kryvyi Rih. 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇦 Read more ➡️ https://orlo.uk/pb6gC