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Learners raise awareness for Acquired Brain Injury week

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:36:43 +0100

Learners on Worcester College of Technology’s acquired brain injury course, recently celebrated ABI awareness week at the College. The College has a specific course called Ability, for people with acquired brain injury. These learners raised awareness by participating in a craft sale, selling specific items made by themselves whilst on the course. The items included occasion cards, decorative boxes, bird boxes and bookmarks. The money raised will go to the Air Ambulance which has a special sig...

Access to Higher Education students receive Open College Network Awards

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:01:17 +0100

Two students studying on Worcester College of Technology’s Access to Higher Education courses, have received awards from the OCNWMR (Open College Network West Midlands Region). Access to HE courses are designed to provide students with academic knowledge and study skills to succeed in the Higher Education environment. The students, Violet Carey and Matt Emms, received a cheque for £500 each from the CEO of OCNWMR Christine Assheton, at a presentation ceremony at the College. OCNWMR introduced...

Medal of Excellence award winner

Tue, 01 May 2012 11:46:32 +0100

Worcester College of Technology is again celebrating, as student Patryk Wozniak won the City & Guilds' Medal for Excellence. This is the third time the IT Training Unit at the College has won this prestigious award, a feet in itself, as nominations this year reached over 1.8 million. The global programme has been running for over 100 years. It recognises the achievements of learners and lecturer/trainers in the UK and internationally. It celebrates learners who produce exceptional work, ov...

Yorkshire Ripper Victim’s Son Helps Motivates Students

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:21:48 +0100

Leading motivational speaker and bestselling author Richard McCan wowed students and staff alike last week when he visited Worcester College of Technology and shared his awe inspiring life story. Richard, who recently became President of the Professional Speakers Association, hit headlines when he was only 5 years old after his mother became the first victim of the notorious Yorkshire Ripper. After a challenging upbringing Richard soon found himself involved in the drug scene and eventually woun...

Apprentices Celebrate Achievement with Principal

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:23:43 +0100

A group of six workers at Worcester College of Technology, the youngest being 24, yesterday highlighted that you’re never too old to learn when the received their NVQ qualifications from Principal Stuart Laverick. All six colleagues who are normally focused on recruiting apprentices all completed the course during their jobs thanks to the courses all being work based learning. The Principal commented “It’s great to be able to practice what we preach. There is a lot of value to taking on an...

College Footballer Wows Crowd in City Debut

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:36:07 +0100

Worcester College of Technology Football Captain and midfielder Josh Smith earned praise from Worcester City football manager Carl Heeley recently following his debut performance in the Worcestershire FA Senior Cup semi-final against Stourbridge. Josh, who has been on the bench three times this season without getting on, linked up in the centre with skipper Kevin O’Connor and Tom Thorley. Heeley said: “I thought he had a good, solid debut, was very comfortable on the ball with good energy...

You're In Business!

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:22:33 +0100

Did you know that 124,000 people in Worcestershire are employed as managers? That is higher than any other profession. If you enjoy thinking logically and want a well-paid job with exciting prospects, then this is the course for you! Extended Diploma in Business Level 3 Our course introduces you to the main sectors of the business industry, and encourages you to follow your own area of interest and develop your personal strengths. It will equip you with the analytical skills and business ...

British Rowing Get Students Out On the Water

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:38:24 +0100

The river Severn was a buzz with students from Worcester College of Technology this week, as British Rowing teamed up with Worcester Rowing Club, to introduce a group of Sports Science students to the sport of rowing. Soaking up the recent warm March sun, the students undertook a five week "taster" course to learn the basic techniques of rowing, before finally taking to the water to put their skills to the test! The sessions were delivered by Andrew Roe, Regional Development Coach from British R...

Local employers support mock interviews for pupils

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:25:03 +0100

One of Worcestershire’s leading independent schools has teamed up with Worcester College of Technology to give pupils a flavour of the working world! The practice interviews – for Year 9 pupils aged 13 and 14 years -will take place at Blooms Garden Centre, Droitwich Road, Worcester on Friday 23 March between 9.00am and 10.00am. The interviews will be conducted by professional business men and women from local companies including construction giant The Kier Group, law firm Eversheds and Malv...

Dolphin first to benefit from city grant for taking on apprentices

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:26:49 +0100

This week local business, Dolphin Computer Access, have become the first business to benefit from of a £1000 grant, recently unveiled by Worcester City Council. The grant, available to all small-medium sized Worcester businesses taking on an apprentice for the first time, is sure to highlight the already attractive prospect of employing an apprentice within your organisation. The grant was awarded to Computer Access after two apprentices, Tom Hockney and David McKay, joined the company to start...

Students Bring Gory Realism to Emergency Services Training

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:45:23 +0100

This weekend Costume and Make-Up students from Worcester College of Technology will be adding the gory details more commonly seen in Hollywood to a large scale training exercise, helping Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) test both their own and National Resilience assets in the event of a major emergency. The event will centre around a real bomb blast, which will be carefully carried out by the emergency services and will be very loud and smoky. The students will then act as i...

Life is a Cabaret...book your tickets for an unforgettable show

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:00:56 +0100

Excitement is running high in the Performing Arts Department at Worcester College of Technology with the announcement of their end-of-year musical. Spires Theatre will be transformed into the seedy ‘Kit Kat Club’ in pre-war Berlin for performances of Kander and Ebb’s classic musical ‘Cabaret’ at the end of May this year. The show tells the story of the tempestuous relationship between struggling American writer Cliff Bradshaw and hedonistic showgirl Sally Bowles, set against the ba...

Full steam ahead as students rebuild forgotten station

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:59:46 +0100

It’s full steam ahead for a group of bricklaying teenagers from Worcester College of Technology as they get on track rebuilding a former train station in the village of Broadway. Practicing the skills they’ve learnt on their course and coming across a few new challenges on the way, the students have been busy helping to resurrect the station in an ongoing partnership with the group of enthusiasts which are hoping to one day see trains visit the village once again. The students, all studying ...

Learn something new this weekend at the “Have A Go Skills Road Show”

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:38:27 +0100

Consider yourself to be a practical person? Fancy a change of career to something more exciting? This Saturday Worcester College of Technology is showcasing the range of courses available at the College and encouraging you to have a go and found out about just how exciting education can be. Taking place at the Malvern Construction Centre on Spring Lane between 11am and 2pm the day promises to teach you something new. The Skills Road Show is a useful way to learn more about a course or career you...

Competition for Apprentice Plumber Heats Up

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:25:54 +0100

The search to find the Hip! Magazine Apprentice Plumber of the Year 2012 is heating up this month as a Worcester apprentice makes his way to the national finals. After being awarded first place in the regional heats, Silas Morphew is now hoping his skills can earn him the title at next months prestigious finals, which take place at Newbury racecourse over the 18th and 19th April. The College has a long pedigree in the apprentice finals in recent years, having had two finalists make it ...

Early Years students show support for NSPCC

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Aspiring childcare professionals at Worcester College of Technology were given a glimpse into the work of children’s charity NSPCC last week when the charity delivered a talk on safeguarding at the College. As a gratitude to the charity, and to highlight their important work, students carried out a range of fundraising activities and presented the charity with a cheque for £150. The students, studying on a variety of Early Years courses at the College, decided to raise the money themselves af...

Students get flippin’ with the Mayor

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:45:44 +0100

This pancake day Worcester College of Technology continued supporting local charities by not only taking part in the city’s annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Race but also supplying the pancakes for the entire competition! A team of four catering students, Jack Marklew, Blake Rahman, Peter Haines and Daniel Hartiss took to the street with their frying pans and raced teams from across the city. Overall nine teams competed but it was the Mayor of Worcester Dr David Tibbutt who found the recipe for s...

College praises outstanding students

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:28:00 +0100

Around 30 students studying Hospitality & Catering, Sport & Leisure and Travel & Tourism at Worcester College of Technology were rewarded for their dedication and individual success at this year’s annual Directorate of Skills and Technology Awards Evening held on Tuesday 21st February 2012. Students were put forward by their tutors for the awards, giving recognition to those which have shown considerable achievement in their respective areas. Andy Horton, head of Faculty of Skills and Technolo...

1 Million Extra Apprenticeships Promised by 2013

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:32:31 +0100

This month educational awarding body, City and Guilds, have published a report which sets out the economic benefits of apprenticeships to individuals, businesses and to wider society. The report forms part of “Million Extra”, City & Guilds' campaign launched in 2011 to help ensure one million apprenticeship starts by summer 2013. The news has been greatly received by Worcester College of Technology and comes just days after Worcester City council pledged £1000 to each company which takes on ...

Construction students put to the test in Trade Challenge

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:27:31 +0100

Construction students showcased their talent this week as Worcester College of Technology hosted its third annual Trade Challenge. The event, held on Monday in the College’s Construction Centre in Malvern, saw students currently studying Brickwork, Carpentry and Painting and Decorating compete against the clock to win an array of tools for their trade. The students started the day with a project brief on their task ahead and were given only a few hours to complete. The tasks varied depending o...

Jamie Oliver gives aspiring chef his next challenge

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:38:18 +0100

Chef in training, Ryan Banner, is proving just how quickly you can progress in life when you study at Worcester College of Technology. Since starting his training at the College in September Ryan is already working in a restaurant and will now be working alongside the region’s top talent as he takes on his new role at Jamie Oliver’s restaurant in Birmingham. Ryan began training in September on a VRQ Professional Cookery Level 1 course before starting a job as a commis chef in the Sun and Sli...

Realise your once in a lifetime dream

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:22:24 +0100

Ever wanted to find your experience of a lifetime? Overcome your fears and achieve your ultimate dream? In partnership with travel company Explore and the Mountain Shack, Worcester College of Technology is hosting an evening of adventure and is inviting you to come along and find out about the world of specialist holidays available right now! Whether you’re interested in swimming with sharks or climbing Kilimanjaro, the evening is sure to get your feet itching to go. The free event is open to ...

Talented former student entertains at local care home

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:06:42 +0100

Originally published on http://www.carehome.co.uk Britain's Got Talent stars Pippa Langhorne and her singing dog added some extra sparkle to residents' day when they dropped in to entertain at a Worcestershire care home. The classical soprano and her dog Buddy, who reached the semi-finals of the top TV talent show, staged a one-off command performance at Grosvenor House Care Home in Alvechurch. The treat was arranged for residents and staff at the home in Aqueduct Lane, Coopers Hill, ...

Students get the Michelin star experience

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:12:42 +0100

Aspiring chefs studying Level 3 professional cookery at Worcester College of Technology will today start their weeklong work experience in a number of fine eateries in London including a Michelin starred restaurant as part of the ongoing effort by the College to gain students exceptional work experience to improve their job prospects. Last year student Alex Easterby was one of 13 students from the College to win an award at the national competition Wessex Salon Culinaire, winning silver for his ...

University play receives College makeover

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100

A theatrical play held at the University of Worcester received a professional make over as students studying at Worcester College of Technology, studying the UK’s only combined Costume and Makeup course, produced all 30 costumes required for the play and did the makeup of the actors. The play, Master and Margarita adapted for stage from the novel by Russian writer Mikhail Bulgakov, has an array of complex characters with costumes ranging from Jesus Christ to a catlike male. Overall 16 studen...