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01 Jul 2017
A group of Shrewsbury College students have been successfully placed as the top talent in the region in a variety of Construction Trades.
Six students, studying either Bricklaying, Site Carpentry, Electrical Installation or Plumbing at Shrewsbury College, recently took part in the regional stage of the UK SkillBuild competition - with five students coming out top with three first places, a second...
27 Jun 2017
Hard work and professionalism has paid off for a Shropshire student after their work placement leads to a permanent job.
Natasha Beaman, 17 from Shrewsbury, is currently studying Level 3 Travel & Tourism at Shrewsbury College and as part of the College’s work placement programme, Natasha had the opportunity to work at Opulent Travel Services.
Opulent Travel Services, based in Shrewsbury, are...
25 Jun 2017
The Shrewsbury Colleges Group Equality & Diversity Committee has recognised students who have overcome adversity for the fourth year running through the ‘Star Awards’.
Adversity takes many forms and the Awards were open to any student (including Higher Education) or apprentice across the Group, who has faced a difficult or unpleasant situation this year and has overcome obstacles and risen to...
23 Jun 2017
Music Technology students at Shrewsbury College were rewarded for their efforts at their annual awards ceremony this week - with one scooping the main accolade named after former Charlatans’ drummer, Jon Brookes.
The Jon Brookes Award for Endeavour was established after Mr Brookes, former drummer with world-renowned British Indie band The Charlatans, became affiliated with the College when he...
24 Apr 2017
James Staniforth, the newly appointed CEO and Principal of Shrewsbury Colleges Group, has officially taken up his post this month and has spoken of his plans to make the College ‘outstanding’.
Mr Staniforth joined the Group on 16 April from Strode College in Street, Somerset, which he joined as Principal and Chief Executive in August 2010 and which he led to being graded Outstanding by Ofsted in...
03 Feb 2017
A group of Shrewsbury College students are attempting one of the most demanding mountain walks in the UK to raise funds for a local disabled boy.
All 23 members of Shrewsbury College’s outdoor course will be taking part in the 24 Peaks Challenge on May 9, and the money raised from their charity challenge will go towards the Little Rascals Foundation, but more specifically, a six-year-old boy...
09 Dec 2016
Following extensive employer-consultation and a robust and highly competitive bidding process, Shrewsbury College has been awarded a major local government grant, securing its place as a leading training provider of engineers.
The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership (Marches LEP) have identified Advanced Manufacturing Engineering as a key priority sector within the region. Capital investment was...
02 Dec 2016
Hairdressing students from Shrewsbury College will be offering hair treatments for clients to raise money in aid of the charity, Save the Children, on Thursday 15th December.
Save the Children first formed in 1919 and last year raised nearly £130 million in donations and legacies. Save the Children works in more than 120 countries, including the UK - saving children’s lives, fighting for their...
10 Nov 2016
Business students at Shrewsbury College have been joined by staff from Caterpillar, Shrewsbury to re-launch the Young Enterprise business projects.
Young Enterprise is a national business enterprise initiative designed for all young people between the ages of 14 and 19. Students set up and run their own business over an academic year, selling shares and aiming to make a profit, just like any...
03 Nov 2016
Students from Shrewsbury College embarked on a cultural excursion to the city of Paris, for a week of artistic indulgence.
Visiting the Musee du Louvre and the Pompidou Centre amongst others, students were able to gain an insight of the inspirational French artwork on offer in the city.
Art & Design Lecturer Malcolm Hague said, "Students were able to see amazing art in stunning settings....
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