Exclusive Construction event hosted at Sunderland College

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

Sunderland College to host exclusive Construction showcase event

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 student named Young Volunteer of The Year

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

Apprentice named finalist in National Apprentice of the year awards

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

Bricklaying Apprentice commended at Business Excellence Awards

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

Work set to start on HICSA

Work has started on a world-class training centre in Sheepfolds. The Housing Innovation and Construction Skills Academy (HICSA) – a ground-breaking training base that will educate and upskill local people with the technical skills to build, retrofit and create innovative factory-built new homes – will rise from the ground in 2024, after a partnership agreement … Continued

Sunderland College students showcased skills at AoC Conference & Exhibition

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

Skills training boost for North East to support more people into jobs locally

People across the North East are set to benefit from a share of more than £200 million to transform skills training in key industries such as advanced manufacturing and engineering, health and life sciences and digital which will help them launch careers closer to home. From next year, colleges and other training providers across the … Continued

Students awarded AoC Conference & Exhibition Work Experience

A trio of Media Practice students from Sunderland College will showcase their skills and talent at the Further Education sector’s flagship event. Madison Henderson, Lydia Judge and Chloe Meadows will travel 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 … Continued