Cheshire College unveils largest North West cohort of WorldSkills UK finalists
7 Cheshire College – South & West students have successfully qualified for the WorldSkills UK finals; the largest cohort of finalists from a single college in the North West. The finalists were drawn from a cohort of 6,000 young people who registered to showcase their skills across 51 technical skills subjects such as digital construction, […]
Cheshire College opens construction and engineering facility as part of £10m+ investment
A construction and engineering facility has been opened by Cheshire College – South & West, as part of a £10m+ investment. The facility at the Ellesmere Port Campus features technologies such as 3D printers, CAD equipment, robotics and the new motor vehicle workshop, including a plug-in hybrid EV area for electric and hybrid vehicles, in […]
Apprenticeships are the key to building sustainable careers in care
It’s well documented that the National Health Service (NHS) and the social care sector are facing the greatest workforce crisis in their history. It’s clear that to tackle the crisis, more needs to be done to attract and retain young people into the profession. In this month’s issue of The Carer, Assistant Principal of Apprenticeships […]
New Year Honours Recognition for Cheshire College Governor
Lesley Davies OBE, Chair of Governors Designate at Cheshire College – South & West has been made a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in this year’s New Year’s Honours List. This honour follows an earlier recognition in 2015 when Lesley was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services […]
Cheshire College Provides over 400 students with Food Hampers over Festive Period
Cheshire College – South & West has joined forces with businesses across the region to support students and their families over the Christmas holidays by providing over 400 hampers full of a wide range of food, drinks, toiletries and festive treats. With a number one priority to support students’ health, safety and wellbeing all year-round, […]
Cheshire College Principal Receives OBE
Principal and CEO of Cheshire College – South & West, Dhesi, has officially been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) Honour by His Majesty King Charles III for services to education. The Investiture ceremony, held on the 29th November at Windsor Castle, took place after Jasbir Dhesi (known as Dhesi) […]
Cheshire College pays respects on Remembrance Day
Cheshire College – South & West commemorated Remembrance Day on Friday 11th November 2022 across all three of their Campuses during a College service led by its students. Led by Protective Services, Performing Arts, Business and Travel and Tourism students, the service was attended by staff and students across the Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester […]
Cheshire College Hosts North West ‘Route to Net Zero’ Leaders’ Breakfast
Leaders from across the North West came together at Cheshire College – South & West’s Ellesmere Port Campus to provide an update on net zero activities that have taken place in their regions within the last 12 months. Hosted by the Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership, the event followed the COP26 in order to […]
Academy West restaurant at Cheshire College welcomes celebrity chef Exose Grant
Cheshire College – South & West was honoured to welcome acclaimed chef Exose Grant for a Gourmet Evening at the Ellesmere Port Academy West restaurant. The ‘Masterchef: The Professionals’ finalist prepared a five-course meal at the exclusive event, with the assistance of the College’s Hospitality and Catering students. Grant, who previously showcased his culinary flair […]
Cheshire College student helps save woman in Middlewich
Jacob Roberts, 16, has been praised by the community after he saved a woman who fell into the Middlewich Canal. The 16-year-old bravely held the woman afloat for 20 minutes until Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service arrived to help. Jacob explained: “I was walking down the canal saw a woman was struggling in the water. […]