Young people working at one of football’s leading charities have credited apprenticeships for helping them take the first steps in their careers.  Charli Head, Oliver Collinson and Dylan Aiston are currently working at Foundation of Light – the official charity of Sunderland AFC – across different departments within the organisation where they are learning new … Continued

Further Education Colleges of Sanctuary is an initiative to celebrate the good practice of FE Colleges who foster a culture of welcome and belonging for all, especially students with asylum seeking and refugee backgrounds.  On 1st December 2023, we signed the pledge as a supporting organisation, committing to the below:  Take positive action to embed … Continued

Local employers were able to meet some of the best young talent coming into the construction industry at an exclusive networking event hosted by Sunderland College. The college showcased its Construction and Building Services courses and facilities at its state-of-the-art City Campus, and event which enabled businesses to find out how they could benefit from … Continued

Local employers can meet some of the best young talent coming into the construction industry at an exclusive Sunderland College networking event next week. The college will be showcasing its Construction and Building Services courses and facilities at its state-of-the-art City Campus where businesses can find out find out how they can benefit from hosting … Continued

Sunderland College Health and Social Care student, Olivia Shepard, has been named Young Volunteer of The Year after being nominated by children’s charity Love, Amelia. The VCAS (Voluntary & Community Action Sunderland) Open Arms Awards celebrate the fantastic work taking place within Sunderland’s voluntary sector which has an impact on the local community. There are 22 … Continued

Engineering apprentice George Cram has followed up winning North East Apprentice of the Year by being named a finalist in the National Apprentice of the Year category of the Make UK Manufacturing Awards.  George began his journey with Advanced Electric Machines (AEM) in 2020 as an apprentice and has worked closely with the Manufacturing Process … Continued

Sunderland College apprentice John Scott was shortlisted in the Apprenticeship of the Year category at the Sunderland Echo Business Excellence Awards. John, who is working at Persimmon Homes, made it through to the final five at the annual ceremony in November, which recognise and reward businesses and the vital role that they play in the … Continued

A trio of Media Practice students from Sunderland College showcased their skills and talent at the Further Education sector’s flagship event. Madison Henderson, Lydia Judge and Chloe Meadows travelled to Birmingham for the Association of College’s (AoC) Annual Conference and Exhibition to work alongside media and events professionals after being selected for the organisation’s Student … Continued