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Freeth Cartwright solicitors sponsor young entrepreneur at Leicester College
A young entrepreneur at Leicester College has won the 2013 Freeth Cartwright Sponsorship Award for his unique business idea. The more »
Leicester College celebrates VQ Day
Leicester College is celebrating the sixth annual VQ Day on 5th June 2013. The event celebrates vocational qualifications and VQ more »
Leicester College’s pop-up studio session at Riverside Festival
Leicester College is giving festival-goers and supporting acts the opportunity to have their very own moment in the spotlight at more »
Boxing champ meets his match with Leicester College learners
Renowned Leicestershire Boxing Champion Rendall Munroe was put through his paces when he was interviewed by two Leicester College learners more »
Leicester College staff shine at Staff Excellence Awards
Leicester College’s third Staff Excellence Awards took place on Thursday 2 May 2013. The Awards Ceremony which was held at more »
Adult Learners from Leicester College are big hit at Leicester Market
Adult learners from Leicester College battled it out on Leicester’s market stalls to celebrate the launch of Adult Learners’ Week. more »
Leicester College recognised as Highly Trusted
Leicester College has maintained its ‘Highly Trusted Sponsor’ status under Tier 4 of the UK Border Agency’s points-based system. This more »
Leicester College Celebrates Quadruple Success in Photography
Four photography learners from Leicester College have had success in a range of national photography competitions and exhibitions. Tyrone Williams more »
Leicester College hosted CYQ Fitness Trainer Competition
Two Fitness and Personal Trainer learners from Leicester College have reached the East Midland’s CYQ Fitness Trainer Competition final. more »
Leicester College learners build up their self-esteem on course
A group of successful learners are the first to complete a ten week work skills programme, run in partnership more »
Learners and lecturers from Leicester College display their work
A stunning array of artworks and contemporary craft by artists from across the East Midlands, including work of two faculty more »
Leicester College Learner Showcases her Artistry Talent
The future is bigger and brighter for one Leicester College learner – who’s planning to showcase her talent at a more »
Leicester College Learners Sign Up to Save Lives
Leicester College is joining forces with national blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan to hold an event to recruit young people more »
Quality Assured – Leicester College’s Apprenticeship Training Agency (ATA) receives accredited status
Leicester College is delighted to announce that it’s ATA has achieved both the National Apprenticeship Service’s (NAS) and the Confederation more »
Leicester College awarded IELTS Official Test Centre status
Leicester College is to become an official IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test centre after successfully winning a bid more »
Community Sports Arena at Grace Road – Open Day
Leicestershire County Cricket Club will be hosting an Open Day at Grace Road on Saturday, 23rd February 2013, to explain more »
New Year’s Honours Recognition for Equality and Diversity
Leicester College is proud to congratulate Ruth Pickersgill, former Student Services Manager (Diversity) at Leicester College,on the announcement of her more »
Leicester College awarded IELTS Official Test Centre status
Leicester College is to become an official IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test centre after successfully winning a bid more »
Employers invited to participate in 2013 Apprenticeship Careers Fair
Leicester College is inviting employers in Leicestershire to participate in its Apprenticeship Careers Fair on 13 March 2013 from 2pm more »
Leicester College Governor awarded British Empire Medal
St Philip’s Centre is delighted to announce that Riaz Ravat, Deputy Director of St Philip’s Centre was included in HM more »
Leicester College is re-awarded the matrix Standard
Leicester College is proud to announce that it has been re-awarded the matrix Standard and will remain an accredited organisation more »
New lunch club opens at the BRITE centre
There’s a new lunch club in town, hosted at the BRITE Centre, organised by Leicester College and staffed by Learning more »
Leicester College appoints new Principal
Leicester College is pleased to announce the appointment of Verity Hancock as the new Principal of Leicester College. Verity will more »
From Leicester College to Lydon: Amy shoots cover for NME
Amy Brammal was perhaps, more excited than most when she picked up her 60th anniversary copy of NME magazine. This more »
Blaby hair stylists earn top colouring qualification
Two young stylists have been awarded one of the most prestigious qualifications in the world of hairdressing. Louise Davis, 24, more »
7 day catering learner named Apprentice of the Year 2012
An apprentice for 7 Day Catering at DHL Express in Castle Donington, has won the Apprentice of the Year award more »
Free moustache-styling session for Mo Bros at Open Day
Growing a moustache may be the perfect way to keep warm in the cold and dark winter days, but that’s more »
You beauties: two talented hairdressers win medals at WorldSkills UK Competition
The UK’s most talented apprentices, employers and learners were honoured on Saturday 17 November at a glittering Awards Ceremony held more »
Global Entrepreneurship Week: Five thousand reasons to become an entrepreneur
This week will see the launch of the Freeth Cartwright Sponsorship Award 2013, an enterprise competition open to all learners more »
Global Entrepreneurship Week: Young entrepreneurs embark on innovative business course
The East Midlands hub for the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy at Leicester College was officially launched last month to celebrate more »
Colleges Week 2012: Leicester College “here to help” parents with careers advice
Our offer comes as new research reveals school teachers and parents are struggling to give appropriate careers guidance. Parents and more »
Colleges Week 2012: Olympics Stars unveiled at Leicester College
The London Olympics and Paralympics 2012 were only few months ago and it may now seem like a distant memory more »
Colleges Week 2012: Women are encouraged to learn skilled trades
When 16-year-old Milana Julie Dodangoda told her friends and family she was going to Leicester College to learn skills such more »
Colleges Week 2012: Free IT courses on offer in City Skills Centre
Leicester College is offering free IT courses to improve employability skills – right in the heart of the Leicester city more »
Colleges Week 2012: ‘Leicester Works’ to support learner employability
The ‘Leicester Works’ course at Leicester College is offering a new approach to working with people with varying learning disabilities more »
Colleges Week 2012: Partnership with local insulation company to help meet Government’s Green Deal
Leicester College’s training facilities were used this month to up-skill existing tradesmen and train new college learners and assessors in more »
Colleges Week 2012: Volunteer to improve your employability
The re-engagement team at Leicester College is delivering a series of Employability Skills workshops to boost knowledge and confidence for more »
Colleges Week 2012: Laying the foundations in Higher Education
Leicester College’s Higher Education Graduation Ceremony was held on Saturday 20 October 2012, with a total of 307 learners graduating more »
Leicester College appoints new Principal
Leicester College is pleased to announce the appointment of Verity Hancock as the new Principal of Leicester College. Verity will more »
Rosemary Conley inspires young entrepreneurs at Peter Jones Enterprise Academy launch
The East Midlands hub for the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy at Leicester College was officially launched this month to celebrate more »
Photography learners need your vote in national competition
It was announced today that five learners from Leicester College have been shortlisted in a national photography competition run by more »
Free Training Workshops for employers in Leicestershire
Leicester College is hosting free training workshops for employers during its Open Day on Thursday 29 November 2012. There will more »
Leicester College pledges to support local children’s charity
Leicester College has announced its support of Leicester Children’s Holiday Centre (Mablethorpe) as the official College charity for the coming 2012/13 more »
Business experts invite learners to hop on board
A double-decker bus with a team of entrepreneurs, business authors and experts is visiting Leicester College on Friday 2 November more »
Lottery boost to encourage college learners to play more sport
Leicester College is one of the first colleges across the country to secure funding to employ a full-time sports professional, more »
Reece wins bronze at EuroSkills 2012
Skilled Leicester College learner, Reece Johnston has been named as a bronze medal winner at a leading European skills competition more »
Plans discussed for new multi-purpose community sports arena
Leicestershire County Cricket Club (LCCC), Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders (Riders) and Leicester College are pleased to announce that they more »
Painting bright futures with Spire Homes
Spire Homes has been working with learners from Leicester College to brighten up a number of vacant properties in Rutland more »
You’re hired! Apprentices join East Midlands Housing Group
Working in partnership with the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS), East Midlands Housing Group (EMH) has successfully recruited 12 new apprentices more »
August Sander’s work inspires up-and-coming photographers at Leicester College
Leicester College has formed an exciting partnership with Leicester Arts & Museums Learning, enabling learners to be inspired and energised more »
Leicester College: helping to shape your future
The re-engagement team at Leicester College hosted a successful event last month, with over 230 visitors gaining the chance to more »
Leicester College begins PMLD refurbishment
Leicester College hosted a Ground Breaking Ceremony on Monday 17 September 2012 to celebrate the start f the work on more »
VIP’s visit Leicester College’s Peter Jones Enterprise Academy
Jon Ashworth, Labour MP for Leicester South and Alice Barnard, Chief Executive Officer of the Peter Jones Foundation visited the more »
Freshers’ Fair 2012
Packed with stalls to showcase what’s on offer at Leicester College, the Freshers’ Fair had something for everyone this year more »
Leicester College launches Summer Sundae Sessions album
After the successful debut of our ‘Pop-Up Studio’ at the three day Summer Sundae Weekender Festival 2012, Leicester College has more »
Leicester Works learners ‘graduation’ celebrations at Town Hall
Learners who completed the Leicester Works course, delivered by the Continuing Studies department at Leicester College, celebrated their success at a ‘graduation more »
Kate’s dream opportunity to combine learning with earning
“Fashion has always been a hobby and a passion of mine, so studying fashion and footwear was right for me, especially as it involved modules covering marketing and pattern cutting, which were my favourite subjects.” Continue reading
Mayur Pattni visits new entrepreneurs at Leicester College
As the home of the East Midlands hub for the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy, Leicester College is now offering young more »
Pochin kits out new learners at Leicester College
More than 100 new learners on Leicester College’s plumbing, electrical and building services courses have been kitted out in smart more »
Double delight for father and daughter on GCSE results day
47-year-old Barnie Choudhury and his 16-year-old daughter Olivia, both have reason to smile today after receiving top marks in their more »
Leicester College ‘pops-up’ at Summer Sundae festival
Leicester College had a success debut at the three day Summer Sundae Weekender festival 2012, offering bands, artists and festival-goers more »
Reece Johnston secures Squad UK place in WorldSkills 2013
Former Leicester College learner Reece Johnston, 20, was announced as one of the UK’s most talented young skills stars last more »
Leicester College learners celebrate A-level success
Leicester College has seen outstanding results once again this year for A-level learners, with a 95% pass rate in all more »
Study University Level courses with Leicester College
On A-level results day, who’s to say you will know exactly what you want to do with your new qualifications? more »
Successful learner: Kelly’s ‘made-up’ about her future
After completing the Level 2 Diploma in Make-up and Consultancy, Kelly Odell fell in love with Leicester College, so wanting more »
Successful learner: From the Catwalk to Coventry
Sarai always wanted to study fashion but wasn’t sure she had the confidence to follow this dream as a mature more »
Successful learners: Sisters celebrate First Class Honours
Both 30-year-old Amy Combey and 34-year-old Isabel (Izzy) Reid, have a lot to celebrate this summer after achieving First Class Honours more »
Leicester College meets Customer Service Excellence Standard
A report issued in June 2012 by Customer Service Excellence (CSE) has confirmed that Leicester College has maintained the Compliance more »
Leicester College awarded Artsmark Gold
Arts Council England has awarded Artsmark Gold to Leicester College in recognition of the College’s commitment to, and excellence in, more »
Leicester College wants local talent for pop-up studio sessions
Leicester College is giving festival-goers the opportunity to have their very own moment in the spotlight at the three day more »
‘Leicester Works’ with local partners to secure jobs for learners
The Continuing Studies team at Leicester College is delighted to have secured eight paidjobs and one apprenticeship for people with more »
Governor of Leicester College to become new Dean of York
It was announced this week that Her Majesty The Queen has approved the nomination of the Very Reverend Vivienne Faull, more »
Leicester College learners construct a successful academic year
Leicester College’s Construction Annual Awards Ceremony 2012 was proudly sponsored by Pochin Ltd this year, a 150-year-old Leicester-based plumbing and more »
Leicester College: Finalist for prestigious Learner Voice Award
Last month saw the fifth year of the Leading the Learner Voice Awards, which are hosted in partnership by the more »
Maggie Galliers CBE appointed as new President-elect of the AOC
On Monday 25 June, a parliamentary reception was held to celebrate the appointment of Principal of Leicester College, Maggie Galliers more »
Flash Mob showcases Leicester College talent
The Performing Art and Music Department of Leicester College took to the streets of Leicestershire by surprise with a tour more »
University Level Apprenticeships Open Event at Leicester College
The Construction Department at Leicester College is holding an Information Breakfast for its new Higher Level Apprenticeship at 8am on more »
Leicester College awards leading industry partners
The annual Awards to Industry Breakfast 2012 took place at Leicester College’s taste restaurant at Freemen’s Park Campus in June to more »
Talented young singer crowned Battle of the Voices 2012 champion
A learner from Leicester College has won Battle of the Voices 2012 – one of the biggest singing competitions in more »
Freeth Cartwright solicitors sponsor young entrepreneurs at Leicester College
Two outstanding young entrepreneurs at Leicester College have won the 2012 Freeth Cartwright Sponsorship Award for their business ideas. The more »
Ready, Steady, Cook-Off: Leicester College learners cook up a storm to raise awareness of global poverty
As part of a worldwide initiative called ‘Live Below the Line’, Christian Aid partnered with Leicester College in May 2012 more »
Agenda IT Ltd celebrate second birthday by investing in local talent
To celebrate their second birthday on 1 June 2012, Agenda IT Ltd has shared its success by partnering with Leicester more »
Leicester College scoops Gold Award for Apprenticeship campaign
It was announced last night at the Heist Awards 2012 that Leicester College has won the Gold Heist Award in more »
Leicester Riders support Leicester College’s Adult Learners’ Week
Head Coach of BBL play-off finalists Leicester Riders, Rob Paternostro, will be taking time away from his team to support more »
Surprise donations to Leicester College’s Adult Learners’ Week Campaign
Leicester College is delighted by the generosity of The Book People and NIACE (promoting adult learning) through the recent donation more »
There are some things you just can’t Google…
In recognition of Adult Learners’ Week which runs from 12-18 May 2012, Leicester College is delivering a week of activities more »
Entrepreneurs are not born, they are made
Leicester College is holding an open event on Thursday 10 May 2012 to show potential learners how they can become more »
Leicester College’s Principal to be President-Elect of the Association of Colleges
Principal of Leicester College, Maggie Galliers CBE, is the new President-elect of the Association of Colleges (AoC) for 2012/13. The more »
Hinckley and Bosworth Supports Apprenticeship Scheme
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council has just taken on a new apprentice at their vehicle depot on Middlefield Lane, Hinckley, more »
Learners prep models for fashion show
Four learners from Leicester College have been given a fantastic opportunity to create the hair and make-up for the models more »
Leicester College praised in Ofsted visit
Following a recent visit by Ofsted as part of their 2011/12 Best Practice Survey, Leicester College has been praised for more »
Aldi Unveils Partnership with Retail Skills Centre
Discount retailer Aldi has announced that it will work in partnership with Leicester College’s Retail Skills Centre, to promote the more »
Leicester College learner secures place at National Apprentice of the Year final
Leicester College learner Sam Henshaw has secured himself a place at the prestigious final of the Sparks National Apprentice of more »
Leicester College learners secure win at AHT finals
Learners from Leicester College have secured first and third place at the National finals of the Association of Hairdressers and more »
Photographic talent on show at degree exhibition
A unique photographic exhibition, entitled ‘284’, is taking place from 17-28 April 2012 to showcase the final work of students more »
Leicester College AGM and Annual Lecture 2012
Leicester College’s Annual General Meeting gave staff, governors, learners and members of the public the opportunity to hear about its more »
Gareth’s Secret Dance Crew
Gareth’s Secret Dance Crew Leicester College will launch its programme of activities to raise funds for Sport Relief on Friday more »
Department for Business, Skills and Innovation visits Leicester College
Representatives from the Department for Business, Skills and Innovation (BIS) and Job Centre Plus visited Leicester College last week to more »
New training centre at Great Central Railway
On Thursday 1 March, Leicester College was involved in the launch event to develop a training facility as part of more »
Leicester College learners showcase their talents
Learners from Leicester College are to showcase their musical talents and skills at a busking event in Leicester city centre more »