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FE/HE collaboration supports businesses in engineering, gas, plumbing and refrigeration
Eastleigh College and Solent University have launched the second in a series of guides to training and succession planning opportunities for employers. The latest guide supports businesses in engineering, gas, plumbing and refrigeration.
Adult students on a career path are positive about going to university
According to figures recently reported by UCAS, the total number of applicants wishing to start university in September hit a new high. The findings coincide with the results of an exit poll of 250 adult learners from Eastleigh College in which 98% agreed that ‘My course will enable me to develop a new career’.
Lucas wins 'Against All Odds' in Aspiration Awards
Judges in the 2021 NCFE Aspiration Awards selected Lucas Renyard from Eastleigh College as the winner of the ‘Against All Odds’ category, which recognises exceptional learners who have overcome difficult personal circumstances to achieve success in education. He wins a £250 prize to help him as he moves on to university.
94% of learners say they would recommend the College to a friend and overall satisfaction climbs
Upon completion of their courses a total of 781 learners aged 16-19 took part in the annual exit survey that benchmarked Eastleigh College positively against 1,377,178 responses from over 100 Colleges across the country.
School-leavers on NHS career path thanks to a unique care course
A pioneering group of learners who left school last year wishing to work within healthcare have now completed the first year of a unique Health and Social Care study programme at Eastleigh College that features a dedicated work placement at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS).
New sector guides simplify funding and training opportunities available to employers
The first in a series of guides for employers is published today as part of an ongoing collaboration between Eastleigh College, Solent University and employers working together to upskill people and businesses in the city of Southampton, the Solent region and the ‘Central South’ economy.
Staff Excellence Awards provide a fantastic way to end the year
The 2021 Staff Excellence awards were a big Covid-safe ‘Thank You!’ to all colleagues who have worked tirelessly to support our learners and who have faced challenging and difficult circumstances, not only themselves but also with family and friends.
Covid Recovery Commitments underpin support for College community
To continue to support the Solent, South Hampshire and Central South economic recovery from pandemic, Eastleigh College has launched its ‘Covid Recovery Commitments’ for the 2021/22 academic year. The commitments build on the college’s successful ’Covid-19 Bounce Back Pledge’ that was launched in July 2020.
Lifelong learner stories inspire at College awards
Beaming tutors looked on as students from all stages of their learner journeys were presented with ‘Winner’ certificates at the opening of the Eastleigh College annual Learner Awards. Of the 39 finalists, three were awarded the top prizes: Adult Learner of the Year, Young Learner of the Year, and Apprentice of the Year.
Andrew is a winner at the global BTEC Awards
Andrew Urben, a second year learner at Eastleigh College, received a bronze award for BTEC Business and Enterprise Learner of the Year 2021 at the annual BTEC Awards. His outstanding achievements are among inspiring stories from more than 700 BTEC learners, tutors, teachers, schools and colleges from over 30 countries to be recognised and celebrated in the competition.
Cooling industry careers celebrated
World Refrigeration Day is a two week initiative organised by the Institute of Refrigeration (IoR) to put the refrigeration and air conditioning trade and its industry in the world’s spotlight. Eastleigh College learners, past and present, took part in celebrations giving the industry’s tradespeople the recognition they deserve.
Hospitality and Catering Team winners in national ‘Thank a Teacher Day’ celebrations
The Hospitality and Catering Team at Eastleigh College has been selected from thousands of nominations as one of 102 Pearson National Teaching Silver Award winners. The team was honoured with a Silver Award for FE Team of the Year for their outstanding commitment to changing the lives of the young people they work with every day.