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as it scooped the prestigious Times Educational Supplement (TES) award for FE College of the Year.
In total, eight of the highest performing FE colleges were shortlisted for the TES award but Fareham College came out on top.
Nigel Duncan, Principal of Fareham College said: “We’re thrilled to win this award. This has been an amazing few months for us. Ofsted ranked us outstanding, the PrimeMinister paid tribute to our hard work and now we have been named FE College of the Year by TES. As
Principal, I’m delighted to accept this award, but I know it wouldn’t have been possible without the inspired teaching and tireless enthusiasm of all
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ur staff. This is also an award for them.” Andrew Kaye, Deputy Principal of Fareham ollege added :
“We’ve known just what a special place
Fareham College is for some while, but it is great to have this recognised by TES, other leading colleges and educationalists. At Fareham College, we want to give our students the very best and this award proves that we are delivering for our students, for our businesses and the community that we serve.”
The College currently teaches over 1,500 full- time learners, 1,000 part-time or adult learners and a further 1,000 apprentices. Student e mployment prospects at Fareham College are exemplary, with 98%of students and
apprentices, of all ages, progressing to positive
destinations that include employment, apprenticeships or further study.
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Global hospitality training programme sees students take over Washington hotel
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partnership with People 1st, which helps businesses maximise the potential of talent and apprenticeships.
real world travel and
training.
Through the training programme, students gained an insight in to a variety of career areas, including management, admin, housekeeping, and working in the restaurant and kitchen.
Judith Doyle, CBE and principal of Gateshead College said: “The partnership between the college and the Holiday Inn is a fantastic opportunity for our students to gain an insight into a variety of role s within the events and hospitality industries .
Holiday InnWashington recently teamed up with a North East college as part of a global training initiative to give students an insight in to the hospitality and events sector.
Over 40 students at Gateshead College took part in the InterContinent al Hotel Group (IHG’s) national hotel takeover, in
“The college continually works with businesses to provide students with the best opportunities that will enhance their career prospects and allow the m to get ahead and gain an employment edge.”
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The week-long takeover saw students from the college’s catering and tourism courses take over the hotel in a variety of roles, to gain work experience, and complement their classroom-based
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Former state students in Blackpool are to help udents’ opportunities and tart in life by going back to
run by the education charity and a college in the town. initiative to build alumni
Future First and funded by the government’s Careers and Enterprise Company, has been backed by the actors Jodie Prenger and Craig Parkinson who both grew up and studied in the town.
The initiative will encourage more schools and colleges to see alu mni as a valuable resource in broadening the jobs horizons of the current generation and preparing them to navigate the difficult transition from school to work. Private schools and universities have long seen the value of keeping alumni in close contact after they have left. Future First is helping state schools and colleges do the same.
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Blackpool schools taking part in the programme are Blackpool Aspire Acad Highfield Leadership Academy,Montg
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School, St Georges School and Unity Academy Blackpool as well as Blackpool and Fylde College where both Jodie Prenger and Craig Parkinson studied.
Jodie said, “I was incredibly lucky and managed to achieve my dream job, but not everyone has that opportunity. Future First can help give young people in Blackpool that same chance, whatever their background. The charity is doing really i mportant work bringing opportunities to young people in Blackpool and across the country.” Teacher Laura Hanson said, “It was a great day! Year 7 got so much from it and were really engaged with all the activities. They came away full of ideas and feeling very inspired!”
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