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Interns reap employment and skills advice from Borough Council expert
Employment and skills expert from Eastleigh Borough Council, Lea Hampton, visited Eastleigh College to provide talks to all the college's newly appointed supported interns. Lea, who works with schools and colleges to promote awareness of skills shortage opportunities and encourage the development of skills, provided invaluable tips on job hunting and interview techniques.
Eastleigh College Confirms COVID-19 Cases
At midday on Friday 13 November we were made aware of four confirmed COVID-19 cases amongst College learners. Based on the information supplied there has been no transmission linked to attendance at the College. In addition through our seating and group plans we have been able to quickly identify any learner(s) who were in proximity to the affected learners and all identified learners have been contacted in advance of this information being posted online and through social media. The College has also made contact with the parents, guardians or carers of these individuals where they are under 18, or under 25 and have an Education Health and Care Plan. Read more.
The rise in online courses helps people and businesses get back on their feet
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact on jobs and businesses, Eastleigh College has experienced an increase in demand for online courses, and we believe these digital, part time professional courses will be pivotal as individuals and employers get back on their feet as people upskill or retrain.
Chewton Glen nurtures talented young chefs from Eastleigh College
Three Level 3 Professional Cookery students have joined the team at the luxurious Chewton Glen Hotel in the New Forest as commis chef. Emily King, James Tumilty and Harrison Le Marechal, all completed their formal culinary training at Eastleigh College in July.
Extra small group tuition introduced to boost learning
In recognition of the impact that last March's Covid-19 lockdown may have had on learners, Eastleigh College has introduced a variety of extra support including additional small group tuition. This is just part of our commitment to ensure all learners have maximum opportunity to achieve their qualifications.
Top 10 best online courses for lockdown
With the UK going back into lockdown, you may have some extra time on your hands to start an online course to support your personal development, increase your industry knowledge and gain extra CPD points. Free online courses are now available at Eastleigh College.
VIVID and Eastleigh College collaborate on community event for Get Online Week
To mark the beginning of ‘Get Online Week!’ Eastleigh College joined up with VIVID as part of a campaign to help combat digital and social exclusion across the UK. We hosted free, face to face and socially distanced, sessions for VIVID customers.
Delighted diners return as East Avenue restaurant reopens
East Avenue, the fully licensed restaurant and bar at Eastleigh College, has reopened after having to close its doors for six months due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more about how staff and learners have ensured a Covid-19 secure environment for diners.
Six new governors bring added expertise to governing board
Eastleigh College has appointed six new governors, complementing and strengthening an already successful existing board only two weeks after launching our ambitious 2020-2024 strategy. The governing board, which guides and monitors the strategic direction of the college, now boasts additional expertise from a range of corporate areas as well as the public sector.
2021 prospectus for school leavers goes 100% digital
Eastleigh College has launched our new 2021 prospectus for full time courses and apprenticeships, and we're delighted to be the first college in the region to take the step of making this purely digitally. Read more about why we've taken this step, and download the prospectus!
Ambitious strategy aims to create the best ‘new normal’ for college learners and staff
The Eastleigh College Board and Senior Management Team have launched an ambitious strategy for the period 2020-24 that sets out the College’s priorities to see more learners, be more successful, more often.
How we are keeping our college Covid-19 secure
The College has remained open throughout the Covid-19 pandemic for many learners and as from September 2020 all learners (including those planning to attend at College House) have returned to a full high-quality education programme as per government guidelines.