College partnership leads to first apprenticeships
A pioneering programme which provides work experience opportunities for young people interested in a career in painting and decorating has created its first full time…
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Turing Scheme funding success to bring “life-changing” experience for childcare students
Childcare students from Bishop Auckland College (@bishopcollege) are heading on a journey of discovery to Italy as part of a new Government foreign study scheme. The…
Engineering recruitment specialist hired for top college role
Engineering recruitment specialist Patrick Lonergan has been hired for a top college role. Patrick has been appointed as the new Chair of Bishop Auckland College…
Inspirational teacher wins coveted industry award
A dedicated teacher described as having “unswerving loyalty to his learners” has won a coveted industry award. Andrew Grant has been named New North East Teacher…
Award-winning college lecturer launches unique photography project
Having recently snapped up a regional award for his wedding photography, Bishop Auckland College (@bishopcollege) lecturer John Alderson is back in the headlines again after…
Up to £3,000 on offer to firms taking on new apprentices… until 31st March 2021
Businesses are being urged to take advantage of a Government funding offer which could see them qualify for up to £3,000 if they hire a new…
Students and staff join forces with veterans to raise funds for ex-servicemen
Students and staff @bishopcollege joined forces with veterans to raise more than £500 for an ex-servicemen’s charity in a five hour sponsored walk. The event…
New apprenticeship starts up nearly a third at South West Durham Training
A County Durham engineering training provider has announced its new apprenticeship starts are up nearly a third this autumn. The excellent news for South West…
Photography tutor snaps up top industry award
A County Durham college (@bishopcollege) photography tutor who has covered more than 400 weddings over nearly three decades has snapped up a top industry award.…
From homeless teenager to homeless centre manager
@BishopCollege Access course turned my life around – #FEsavedMe Aged just 19 Nicole Brown found herself living on the streets, broke, homeless and without hope and support. Fleeing…