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Students at West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, had an industrious start to the new year through a series of workshops and guest speakers, giving them an insight into their chosen careers.…
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A Sutton woman who has been caring for others for 35 years, and the leader of a Mansfield college, were named in the New Year Honours. Portland Charity care manager…
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Students with special educational needs from West Nottinghamshire College gained life and workplace skills by volunteering at the Salvation Army’s donation centre in Sutton. A group of 15 learners on…
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A second festive market at West Nottinghamshire College was staged by business students. The curriculum’s two learning companies, The Eventors and Visionize, organised the event, which was open to staff…
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Festive activities at West Nottinghamshire College included a Christmas market, organised and hosted by education and early years students. Learners wrote to shops and businesses, asking for products and gifts…
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This is the first in a series of articles about the value that work placement has for students studying on a range of vocational courses at West Nottinghamshire College. Becoming…
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A refurbished learning zone has been officially unveiled at West Nottinghamshire College, following a month of construction and hard work. The Step Up and Progress (SUP) curriculum’s kitchen and mock…
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A construction student at West Nottinghamshire College has joined the team managing the delivery of the college's new Future Tech Skills and Knowledge Exchange for hands-on work experience. Archie Martin,…
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The welfare team at West Nottinghamshire College have taken delivery of a kind donation from a Nottinghamshire mental health support service. Educational psychologist Chloe Harby, of information and support service…
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Students studying uniformed protective services (UPS) courses organised and led the annual Remembrance Day service and formal parade at West Nottinghamshire College. More than 60 students, who aspire to careers…
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A partnership between West Nottinghamshire College and Warner Hotels has been rewarded with an accolade. They were handed the Education and Business Partnership Award at the East Midlands Chamber’s Nottinghamshire…
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A pioneering partnership between education providers and acute health services in Mansfield and Ashfield to provide local people with a gateway to careers in the NHS is going from strength…
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A-Level students at Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College posed questions to a panel of media and marketing specialists about artificial intelligence (AI). The sixth form, part of West Nottinghamshire…
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West Nottinghamshire College is delighted to have secured a prestigious Silver Award in recognition for its ongoing support for the British Armed Forces community. The Ministry of Defence awarded the…
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A holiday camp for children who receive free school meals is returning to West Nottinghamshire College for the third time this October half-term. With funding from Nottinghamshire County Council, the…
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Boxes full of old Nottinghamshire Police uniforms and equipment have been donated to forces overseas, thanks to a West Nottinghamshire College student. The National Police Aid Charity (NPAC) initiative will…
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A new course is coming to West Nottinghamshire College aimed at getting 16 to 18-year-olds into a career in the rail industry. The Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Track…
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A Saturday open event is coming to West Nottinghamshire College’s Derby Road campus on Saturday, 5th October to give young people the chance to find out more about college life…
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The creation of an £8.8m skills hub to train people for careers in emerging industries and help businesses adapt to new technologies has taken a major step forward. Education and…
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West Nottinghamshire College has been awarded a Gold College of Excellence 2024 by Ragdale Hall Spa to recognise outstanding practice and standards in beauty training. The Gold College of Excellence award certifies…
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Two students from West Nottinghamshire College climbed the summits of Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Snowdon in aid of national charity DrugFAM. Uniformed protective services learners Thor Smith and Tom…
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The annual Welcome Week fair was a resounding success at West Nottinghamshire College, seeing students new and returning to socialise and enjoy fun, games, and ice-breaker activities. The event brought…
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A summer holiday camp has seen youngsters make new friends and enjoy a range of activities organised by West Nottinghamshire College students and staff. Throughout July and August, children who…
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There were celebrations at West Nottinghamshire College as teenage and adult learners gained their GCSE and level 2 vocational qualification results. The majority were young people who had re-taken GCSE…
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Students at West Nottinghamshire College have been congratulated on achieving the grades to progress to university, an apprenticeship or employment after collecting their A-Level and Level 3 vocational results today…
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Creative media and games design students at West Nottinghamshire College have been instrumental in creating an information video to help young people and their families access a range of healthcare…
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Sports students at West Nottinghamshire College brought the academic year to an action-packed close with a multi-skills sports day for local schoolchildren. Year 2 pupils at Mansfield’s King Edward Primary…
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Performing arts students at West Nottinghamshire College have been getting into character to help a public body manage a mock emergency scenario, while growing their work placement time and experience.…
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West Nottinghamshire College’s supported internship team, in conjunction with Nottinghamshire County Council, hosted a jobs fair with a difference. A 'reverse jobs fair' sees the standard model of a job…
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The end of another successful academic year at West Nottinghamshire College was cause for celebration, recognising students’ hard work, endeavours, growth, and development in three glittering awards ceremonies. Teachers, students,…
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A festival of arts, culture and creativity has been served-up by talented students at West Nottinghamshire College to celebrate the end of the academic year. The Create Exhibition kicked off…
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Children who receive free school meals have an opportunity to enjoy fun activities while making new friends at a summer holiday camp being run by West Nottinghamshire College. It will…
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A uniformed protective services student at West Nottinghamshire College has spoken of his pride at becoming one of two high sheriff police cadets for Nottinghamshire Police. Sixteen-year-old Jack Inquieti-Lamb, of …
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Artists from West Nottinghamshire College have brought the outdoors inside at a local beauty spot’s cafeteria. Students Kiera Durrant, Lexi Snood, both 18, and Caitlyn Stinson, 17, have spent over…
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An apprentice from West Nottinghamshire College is celebrating being named as the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire branch’s Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s (CIPD) student of the year. Michael Potter, 39,…
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Employers have been formally recognised for their contribution to equipping students at West Nottinghamshire College with the skills and experience to pursue their career ambitions. A celebration event at the…
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A student travel scheme, which has seen more than 185,000 journeys made by students, staff, and apprentices in its first three months, has been shortlisted for a national award. Nottinghamshire…
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A former trainee chef at West Nottinghamshire College returned to the kitchens for an evening of great taste and to show current students his success in the sector. Lewis Kuciers,…
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Youngsters from a Kirkby school saw their monster illustrations brought to life thanks to West Nottinghamshire College’s digital technology students. Greenwood Primary School children from years 4, 5 and 6…
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Business students at West Nottinghamshire College brought glitter and applause to the stage at their end-of-year celebrations, with awards in 16 categories. The event, opened by principal and chief executive…
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Flying eggs, eating cakes on a plane, visiting the seaside, and partying at a noughties disco were among activities staged by West Nottinghamshire College’s travel and tourism students for overseas…
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A-Level students at the Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College presented research topics that formed part of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). The EPQ is equivalent to half an A-Level…
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Business students at West Nottinghamshire College have taken advice on succeeding both personally and professionally from a range of local businesspeople during an employer masterclass. The Advanced Foundation Diploma and…
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Staff from West Nottinghamshire College’s supported internship team invited partners from Sherwood Forest Hospitals to participate in an assessment day helping to select individuals looking to study on the DFN…
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An historic hotel welcomed a new workforce this spring as students from West Nottinghamshire College took over the kitchens, bars, restaurants, and spa for a week. The ‘takeover’ was part…
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Performing arts students from West Nottinghamshire College are collaborating with Mansfield Palace Theatre’s Write Track project to stage two productions at the Derby Road-based Create Theatre next week. Following a…
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A trainee chef at West Nottinghamshire College has enjoyed a week of learning new skills at a Derbyshire-based, three-rosette restaurant - and secured a new job. Charlie Harris, 17, a…
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West Nottinghamshire College is seeking "enthusiastic individuals with industry skills and knowledge" to work in a range of teaching and support roles. It has embarked on a drive to recruit…
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West Nottinghamshire College’s motor vehicle students swapped the workshops and classrooms for a day of supercars and speed – as they witnessed one of the most prestigious and popular racing…
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Bolsover District Council’s future plans to run a creative hub have been given a design boost thanks to students at West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, including Michelle Carr (above). The council’s…
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The future of gaming technology and the careers it can launch was showcased by West Nottinghamshire College staff and students at Mansfield’s Palace Theatre. Mansfield mayor Andy Abrahams and portfolio…
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Eight ‘troops’ from West Nottinghamshire College enjoyed victory on the battlefield after coping with bomb disposal and emergency incidents, among other challenges. They formed a college team for The Army…
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A chef lecturer at West Nottinghamshire College spent a week cooking at celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal’s three Michelin star restaurant. Mark Jones joined the team at The Fat Duck in…
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Children who receive free school meals have an opportunity to enjoy a range of activities over the Easter break at a holiday camp being run by West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield.…
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Two new kids at West Nottinghamshire College in Mansfield are settling into their environment well - with plenty of activities, attention, and straw in their shed! These new recruits are…
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A West Nottinghamshire College learning company has boosted the confidence, skills and dreams of a local girls’ football team. Sports students Kadi-Rose Townsend and Kya Cantrell, both 17, and Reanna…
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Thanks to an initiative spearheaded by West Nottinghamshire College and Mansfield District Council, the chance for young people to get involved in the most rapidly-emerging technology is coming this spring.…
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New learning opportunities, discovering ways to retrain or simply finding a new hobby will be showcased at West Nottinghamshire College’s next adult education event. The advice event is being held…
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Second year commercial design students at West Nottinghamshire College have kick-started a live project with a top fashion brand following a fact-finding visit to Manchester. The budding designers are going…
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Experts in the creative arts industries will be bringing their knowledge and expertise at a day of talks and seminars at West Nottinghamshire College’s Create Expo later this month. On…
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This National Apprenticeship Week (5-11 February 2024), West Nottinghamshire College and Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are celebrating the success of their ground-breaking peer worker apprenticeship programme. Launched in May…
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Training salons at West Nottinghamshire College welcomed make-up artists, barbers and stylists, a reiki practitioner, and more as students got stuck into learning more about roles within hairdressing and beauty…
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The mystique of close-up magic wowed trainee performer students at West Nottinghamshire College. Award-winning performer Matthew McGurk took to the Create Theatre stage as the spotlight was shone on a…
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West Nottinghamshire College’s training kitchens and restaurant were a hive of activity as students launched into the challenges of Industry Week. From cooking-under-pressure with Army chefs using ration packs, to…
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A mock road traffic collision scenario has been played out at West Nottinghamshire College’s Engineering Innovation Centre to highlight to students the kind of dangers that young drivers can face…
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A double-helping of yuletide fun, shopping and fundraising was enjoyed at West Nottinghamshire College’s Derby Road campus. A Christmas market, which was hosted by business students’ learning company, The Eventors,…
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West Nottinghamshire College will bolster its supply of sensory aids for students who experience stress or anxiety, thanks to a donation by Mansfield Freemasons. Members of the organisation's Broxtowe Lodge…
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Construction T Level students built up their careers knowledge during a visit to Sheffield Hallam University — and also won a practical building challenge. Learners on the Construction Built Environment…
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A Kirkby woman, who decided to enrol on a one-year college plastering course after buying a house, has received a national award. Caroline Moor, 39, studied the Intermediate Certificate in…
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A hospitality student from West Nottinghamshire College joined police officers and community heroes on stage to receive formal recognition for an act of compassion. Harvey Clipston, of Kirkby, received a…
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West Nottinghamshire College was a hive of fundraising fun, as students and staff came together in support of BBC Children in Need. Activities at the Chesterfield Road campus, which were…
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The kind and public-spirited actions of a West Nottinghamshire College catering student earned him a Chief Constable’s commendation in the Nottinghamshire Police Force Awards, which will be held later in…
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The annual Remembrance Day service and formal parade was organised and led by West Nottinghamshire College’s uniformed protective services (UPS) curriculum this weekend. More than 80 students who are studying…
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A Saturday open event is coming to West Nottinghamshire College’s Derby Road campus on Saturday 11 November to give young people and adults alike the chance to find out more…
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IT students have discovered how their skills and knowledge could take them into careers that make the magic behind theme park rides and entertainment. Cathrin Winsor, project director from Derby-based…
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An engineering masters student from Germany has been welcomed by staff and students at West Nottinghamshire College’s Engineering Innovation Centre for extended classroom volunteering experience. Jan-Hendrik Voss, from Osnabrück, northwest…
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National Manufacturing Day was celebrated oo 28 September with engineering and manufacturing students from West Nottinghamshire College visiting one of the area’s oldest manufacturers and suppliers of engineering components. Boneham…
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Animal care students from West Nottinghamshire College enjoyed a warm welcome and induction to their course during a day out at a Nottinghamshire-based forest school. The mission of the induction…
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The sun shone on hundreds of students this week as they immersed themselves in the Welcome Week activities at West Nottinghamshire College. The college’s welfare team prepared and planned a…
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The first open event of the academic year will take place this month at West Nottinghamshire College’s Mansfield town centre campus. On Thursday 28 September, the Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth…
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Teenage and adult learners at West Nottinghamshire College were celebrating after achieving their GCSE and vocational qualification results, earning congratulations and praise from the principal. The majority were young people…
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A local arm of a national internship programme has celebrated the successes and achievements of students on supported internships through West Nottinghamshire College. DFN Project SEARCH is a one-year transition to…
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There were celebrations at West Nottinghamshire College today (Thursday 17 August 2023) as students collected their A-Level and vocational exam results - with the 'class of 2023' achieving the grades…
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West Nottinghamshire College’s supported internship team celebrated with jubilant student interns with a celebratory meal in the college’s Refined restaurant. For the academic year 2022/23 seven students have worked with…
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Art and design students at West Nottinghamshire College brought their three-dimensional fantasy landscapes to life using virtual reality. Instead of painting on paper or canvass, they donned VR headsets to…
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Breathing new life into Mansfield town has been a project brief for creative media students at West Nottinghamshire College. Mansfield’s Townscape Heritage Project gave students on the Advanced BTEC Level…
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West Nottinghamshire College has become the UK’s first-ever Gene Haas Centre for Advanced Manufacturing – bringing a major investment in engineering facilities and training programmes for students, apprentices and employers.…
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Adults thinking of studying at college will have the chance to take those first steps at West Nottinghamshire College’s adult education advice event this month. The advice event, created specifically…
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West Nottinghamshire College has achieved the Award for Lived Experience Charter Status – becoming the first college in the country to be recognised as part of this prestigious charter. The…
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Four evenings of congratulations and celebrations have ended the academic year on a high at West Nottinghamshire College, as governors, teachers, students and their families enjoyed the end-of-year awards ceremonies.…
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A former student-turned-teacher at West Nottinghamshire College says her appointment to one of its top roles is a “dream come true.” Diane Booth has been named as the college’s vice-principal…
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West Nottinghamshire College is one of the first organisations in the country to implement a new apprenticeship scheme for peer support workers. The college has worked closely with Nottinghamshire Healthcare…
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Students on business courses at West Nottinghamshire College have been applauded for their successes and achievements throughout the academic year. An evening awards celebration saw learners receive accolades across a…
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West Nottinghamshire College’s Level 2 Make-Up Artistry students have been producing some vivid and eye-catching designs in recent weeks, impressing tutors with their breadth of creativity and skills. A work…
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West Nottinghamshire College has been awarded Carer-Friendly Employer status for its work to support staff who have unpaid caring responsibilities outside of work. The accreditation from Nottinghamshire Carers Association (NCA)…
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Staff and students at West Nottinghamshire College are celebrating following the publication of its latest Ofsted inspection report – which has graded it Good with areas of outstanding provision, and…
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The careers and employability team at West Nottinghamshire College have celebrated the opportunities that students experience through work and industry placements. Local employers consistently support students with enhancing their employability…
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A Kirkby charity has thanked West Nottinghamshire College painting and decorating students after it’s new centre was given a facelift. Our Centre, which was established in 1981, offers a range…
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A new course designed to identify and develop potential leaders for careers as a commissioned or non-commissioned officers in the armed forces is coming to West Nottinghamshire College. The one-year…
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Commercial design students have brought their fashion sense and reimagination skills to a retro clothing stall at West Nottinghamshire College. Collaborating with former student Harry Squires, who runs Mansfield-based Credible…
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A Pleasley-based wildlife centre is due for a small windfall thanks to the efforts of animal care students at West Nottinghamshire College. The students, who are based at the college’s…
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A Saturday information event is on the horizon at West Nottinghamshire College to give both 16-to-18 year-olds and adults a chance to find out more about college life and studies.…
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Guests from the world of digital, creative and IT careers brought a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the computer science curriculum at West Nottinghamshire College, to help showcase the…
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NHS recruits received on-the-spot job offers at a second successful ‘Step into the NHS’ careers showcase in Mansfield, attended by more than 300 people. The ‘Step into the NHS’ event,…
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One of the areas most historic and luxurious hotels saw an influx of new faces as students from West Nottinghamshire College took over the kitchens, bars, spa, gym and restaurants.…
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A teenage volunteer who dedicates his time to help veterans, elderly people, and hoarders every week has been recognised with an award. Joel Bailey spends Thursdays volunteering at Jigsaw, a…
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Students and staff at West Nottinghamshire College highlighted its work to provide high-quality education, training and career pathways when Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson MP visited its campuses. The Labour…
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West Nottinghamshire College is seeking "enthusiastic individuals with industry skills and knowledge" to work in a range of teaching and support roles. The college, which has campuses in Mansfield and…
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Students on the Level 2 CIMSPA Practitioner Professional Sport Fitness course at West Nottinghamshire College have just earnt themselves a skill for life and a route into new jobs. That’s…
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Uniformed public services students got into action for a major incident recently, as Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service joined them at the college for a first response team role play scenario. The…
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One of the UK’s largest switchgear manufacturers will be hosting an apprenticeship open evening, supported by West Nottinghamshire College, at its factory in Huthwaite. AF Switchgear Ltd, based on Nunn…
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Members of the public can join West Nottinghamshire College’s animal care tutors over the coming months to study on Saturday animal wellbeing courses at the college’s specialist animal unit. Starting…
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Maths students from West Nottinghamshire College have shown their prowess with numbers and are off to a national competition regional final this month. All students participated in the preliminary rounds in the…
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West Nottinghamshire College is launching a range of free courses for adults in Nottinghamshire to boost their numeracy skills. Multiply is a new government-funded programme designed to help adults to…
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West Nottinghamshire College is holding an advice event specifically for adults interested in studying one of its programmes. An adult education advice evening will be held on Thursday, 16th March,…
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West Nottinghamshire College’s early years students joined the crowds at Mansfield’s One Call Stadium with a fundraising mission in mind. The group of childcare students spent an afternoon at Mansfield…
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A former student at West Nottinghamshire College has brought his joy of creating music to a group of learners who have visual impairments, thanks to new sound-based technology. Marshall Fairbrother,…
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Animal care students at West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, enjoyed learning in the great outdoors while contributing to an important environmental scheme. Working with college staff and rangers from Forestry England,…
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West Nottinghamshire College has been presented with the Rainbow Flag award, having successfully achieved all the elements required to earn such an accolade. This is a national quality assurance framework…
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Hairdressing and beauty therapy students at West Nottinghamshire College made the most of experts’ knowledge, experience and practical demonstrations during their specialist industry week. Former beauty therapy student, Alanya Jennings,…
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West Nottinghamshire College has strengthened its commitment to working with local hospitals, after college and hospital leaders joined forces to formally commit to working more closely together. The Mansfield college…
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A weekend open event is coming to West Nottinghamshire College, giving young people a chance to find out more about the range of courses available. It is aimed at those…
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A-Level students at West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, have enjoyed some debates over the past few weeks, enabling them to quiz guests from the health, education, and political sectors. The first…
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A-Level students enjoyed the opportunity to quiz the Shadow Secretary of State for Climate Change and Net Zero, Ed Miliband MP, when he visited West Nottinghamshire College's sixth-form campus yesterday…
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A major new project to create a highly-skilled workforce in emerging technologies will go ahead in Mansfield after a funding boost. Mansfield District Council has allocated £4.3m from its £12.3m…
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The ovens were fired up and the drinks put on ice at West Nottinghamshire College’s training kitchens and restaurant, ready for a week of activity during the hospitality and catering…
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A week of meeting the experts and discovering more about the wellbeing and habits of animals was the focus for the new term for animal care students. A specially-developed timetable…
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Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College will be opening its doors to prospective new students at a special open event next week. On Wednesday 25 January, those who are interested…
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Sports students from West Nottinghamshire College joined forces with a Nottingham-based youth support enterprise for a month of sport, coaching, skills enhancing, and helping the community. The Level 1 and…
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West Nottinghamshire College, in collaboration with Nottingham Trent University and Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is to host a careers showcase for those interested in pursuing a role in…
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West Nottinghamshire College has celebrated military veterans’ construction skills success with national charity Building Heroes and Leicester-based Davidsons Homes. The college has been training ex-military personnel to build new careers…
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A £5.4m training centre to boost green skills and create thousands of jobs in the low-carbon construction sector is set to be developed through a partnership between West Nottinghamshire College,…
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Five students at West Nottinghamshire College have been formally recognised for their great attitude and initiative in responding to a road traffic accident, which saw a classmate struck by a…
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Used to getting their hands dirty, West Nottinghamshire College’s automotive engineering students experienced alternative practical learning, following a visit from the leading provider of automotive e-learning solutions. Electude, which is…
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Youngsters joined West Nottinghamshire College’s animal care unit at the weekend for some fundraising, festive cheer, while discovering how the students care for its diverse range of creatures. Students on…
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Professional cookery students from West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, got a taste of combat cooking when members of the 167 Catering Support Regiment dropped by to demonstrate their skills. The 167…
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Animal care students at West Nottinghamshire College are looking forward to welcoming some four-legged friends thanks to the creation of a paddock by a national social enterprise. Volunteer it Yourself (VIY)…
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A plumbing teacher from West Nottinghamshire College is bringing warmth and compassion to charity premises across the UK, with a helping hand from the college’s apprentices. Jonathan Hallam, a former…
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Uniformed protective services (UPS) students at West Nottinghamshire College proudly presented a military trials trophy to principal Andrew Cropley after their gruelling mock battlefield challenge. In October, a team of…
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Barbering students at West Nottinghamshire College have been busy promoting their learning company, College Cuts, to boost sales and practice their new skills. One of the six students who works for the…
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West Nottinghamshire College is hosting two open events on Thursday, 1st December for those interested in the engineering and construction trades. Guests can come to see the facilities at the…
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Students at West Nottinghamshire College organised an assortment of charitable activities today (18 November) in aid of the 42nd national BBC Children In Need day, which supports disadvantaged children and young…
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West Nottinghamshire College hosted its annual Remembrance Day service and formal parade, organised by the uniformed protective services (UPS) curriculum. Almost 90 students who are studying on UPS courses, with…
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A taste of Syrian home cooking is coming to West Nottinghamshire College on Thursday 24 November, thanks to Mansfield charity, Maun Refuge. The charity, which was established in 2015 is…
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Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College will be opening its doors to guests and prospective new students at a special open event next week. On Tuesday, 22nd November, those who…
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Following her summertime success in a regional competition, a former West Nottinghamshire College beauty therapy student is off to Blackpool next week to feature in the national finals. Level 2…
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West Nottinghamshire College is hosting an adult education advice event next Tuesday (15 November) at its Derby Road campus. Adults wishing to find out more about returning to education, taking…
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To mark the 10th annual Tomorrow’s Engineers Week (7-11 November 2022), sector leader and West Nottinghamshire College governor David Gillies discusses the role of modern engineering – and what tomorrow’s…
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The phrase: “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure”, rings true at West Nottinghamshire College’s Engineering Innovation Centre, as mechanical engineering students have a request for the public. That’s because…
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Budding chefs, bar-tenders and restaurant managers are gearing up to welcome back diners to West Nottinghamshire College’s Refined restaurant this autumn. Learners who are studying professional cookery and hospitality and…
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New friendships and great engineering and collaboration skills have been built between students at West Nottinghamshire College and a German technical school, during the first part of an exchange programme.…
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An open event is coming to West Nottinghamshire College, giving young people a chance to find out more about the range of courses available. The event, on Thursday, 3rd November,…
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Level 2 Make-up Artistry students from West Nottinghamshire College have been frightfully creative in the lead-up to Halloween. Their range of theatrical make-up and ghoulish hairstyles took their vivid imaginations…
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A new portfolio of studies aimed at upskilling and reskilling employees in the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire areas has been developed by West Nottinghamshire College. The Reskill and Recover project has…
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West Nottinghamshire College is helping people to understand more about mental health awareness in the workplace thanks to a new online course. The first Level 2 Mental Health First Aid…
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Art and design students from West Nottinghamshire College ventured into Derbyshire to sketch a large-scale sculpture exhibition to inspire their next art project. Students from the Level 3 Art and…
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Uniformed protective services (UPS) students experienced a formal presentation of military-style berets and badges at a special parade at West Nottinghamshire College. Second year students on the Advanced Extended Diploma in…
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Bar staff from one of the county’s most historic and prestigious hotels were on hand to judge a cocktail-making challenge at West Nottinghamshire College. New students on the Intermedia Diploma in…
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Fun and fresh beginnings commenced this month as new and returning students attended West Nottinghamshire College’s welcome fair. The college’s welfare team brought a huge range of activities, games and…
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Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College will be opening its doors to guests and prospective new students at a special open evening. On Thursday 22 September, those who are interested…
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A multi-tentacled creature surfacing in King’s Mill Reservoir was just one of the strange occurrences happening at local attractions this summer, thanks to student artists at West Nottinghamshire College. There’s…
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West Nottinghamshire College is helping women move from their tradition as home-makers to home-builders thanks to a new construction taster course. The Entry into Trades programme has been designed in…
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There were celebrations at West Nottinghamshire College today teenage and adult learners gained their GCSE and vocational qualifications. It came after most of them sat formal exams and assessments for…
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Students at West Nottinghamshire College have been congratulated on achieving the grades to progress to university, an apprenticeship or employment after collecting their A-Level and vocational results today (Thursday 18…
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Two army veterans turned teachers have brought the fruits of their studying labours to West Nottinghamshire College’s uniformed protective services (UPS) team as they embark on new careers in FE.…
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The founder of a wildlife charity hit by a devastating fire has spoken of her gratitude after it received a cash boost from West Nottinghamshire College. Cheryl Martins, who runs…
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West Nottinghamshire College’s careers advice and guidance team are celebrating at the reaccreditation of an industry benchmark for the 15th year running. They are now sharing the Matrix Standard status…
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A group of Kirkby schoolchildren faced their monsters with a smile when West Nottinghamshire College’s digital technology students brought their artwork project to life. The 18 pupils at Greenwood Primary…
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A programme designed to support young people towards independence and being work-ready has been celebrated with a graduation ceremony at West Nottinghamshire College. Parents, employers and members of the college’s…
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Construction students at West Nottinghamshire College have used their creative skills to transform two antique pianos into bespoke furniture. Jack Bond, Kane Swain, Yestin Price, Branan Brown and Maddie Esswood…
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The sky’s the limit now for travel and tourism students’ skills, following the launch of a new interactive classroom at West Nottinghamshire College. Students had no trouble boarding their flight Vision…
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Pupils from Kirkby’s Greenwood Primary School have enjoyed a lesson with a difference thanks to sports students from West Nottinghamshire College. Level 2 CIMSPA and A-Level Sports Science students from…
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Teachers, heads of departments, students, and their families celebrated at a trio of glittering awards ceremonies at West Nottinghamshire College. Joining the college’s principal and chief executive, Andrew Cropley, and…
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The final catering and hospitality graduation dinner was served-up as West Nottinghamshire College’s students completed their last session in the kitchen and bar. Five courses of traditional British fayre was…
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Students on business and accounting courses at West Nottinghamshire College were applauded by their teachers, classmates, parents and principal and chief executive Andrew Cropley at their annual awards evening. Almost…
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Colourful outfits and rainbow flags were on display as students and staff at West Nottinghamshire College marked Pride Month. The college staged back-to-back Pride events last week to give learners…
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Students at West Nottinghamshire College served-up delights of the Mediterranean at their final graduation dinner. For chefs Aleks Michevski, Reus Jackson, Sophie Ward and Joe White, the end of the…
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Uniformed protective services students at West Nottinghamshire College continued their fundraising efforts for the Royal British Legion by competing in a 4km charity run. They raised £216 for the RBL…
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Staff and students in the computer science department at West Nottinghamshire College are celebrating a double award success in this year's 'Oscars' of the teaching profession. The department has been…
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Students at West Nottinghamshire College have been transforming a barren piece of land at their Derby-Road-based campus while learning new skills for the future. A national social enterprise has enabled…
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A new community learning opportunity is coming to Shirebrook thanks to West Nottinghamshire College’s community team. Courses such as digital skills, English, maths, first aid and crafts will be available from June at Shirebrook’s Building…
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Sports students at West Nottinghamshire College have given Mansfield schoolchildren an action-packed day to show off their athletic talents. Thanks to the national School Games initiative, a government-led programme that…
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Animal care students at West Nottinghamshire College have been putting their hearts and minds together to support a wildlife charity after it was hit by a fire. Level 1 and…
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West Nottinghamshire College’s hairdressing and beauty therapy students stepped into spring with an uplifting and revitalising treatment afternoon and fundraiser for clients at their Revive salon. Students at the Derby…
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A weekly art workshop designed for children still has spaces at West Nottinghamshire College’s art and design centre. The Saturday art workshops have been created for children aged from 7…
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More than 500 pupils from primary schools and academies in Mansfield and Ashfield have enjoyed a taste of life as computer science students at West Nottinghamshire College. This has been…
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A college football team trained by Mansfield Town Football Club coaches is celebrating after winning a league title in its debut season. West Nottinghamshire College - MTFC has been crowned…
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More than 40 catering and hospitality students from West Nottinghamshire College immersed themselves in real-life work experience at one of the county’s most historic and prestigious hotels. Students swapped the…
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Bringing the best of digital, creative and IT careers into the spotlight has been the theme for West Nottinghamshire College computer scientists. A specialist employability event was organised by tutors…
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Students have built up their careers portfolios, knowledge base and future aspirations thanks to more than a month’s worth of advice, guidance, masterclasses and industry speakers at West Nottinghamshire College.…
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West Nottinghamshire College is looking for aspiring, enthusiastic and passionate individuals to work for the organisation. The college has vacancies in various job roles including teachers, trainee teachers, assessors, trainers,…
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Hairdressing tutors at West Nottinghamshire College have gone to great lengths to offer hairdressing students new professional skills to add to their training portfolio. Amanda Denny, of Hair Extensions by…
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Mansfield MP Ben Bradley said he is delighted that West Notts College is one of 62 further education colleges to benefit from a share of more than £400m to upgrade…
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Uniformed protective services students at West Nottinghamshire College learned what it takes to become a firefighter - after being put through their paces by a crew from Nottinghamshire Fire and…
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Students at the Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College have been embracing all things science in recognition of British Science Week. The week-long celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths…
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Students and staff at West Nottinghamshire College have responded to an appeal by a Mansfield church to send emergency aid items to Ukrainian refugees. They supported a major relief effort…
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Motor vehicle students from West Nottinghamshire College are enjoying success with a forthcoming work trial at a well-known Mansfield travel firm, thanks to a recent tour of the company’s site.…
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Mansfield and Ashfield Sixth Form College will be opening its doors to guests and prospective new students at a special open evening. On Tuesday 22 March, those who are interested…
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Students and members of the public have been impressed by industry experts’ success stories and talents during West Nottinghamshire College’s fifth Create Expo. Guests were able to meet with specialists…
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Reaching out to offer mental health support to people in the construction industry was the main focus at West Nottinghamshire College. Students at the Kirkby-based construction campus welcomed Andy Bishop…
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