Northampton College Ranked #1 for Electrical Apprenticeships
Northampton College has been ranked the number one provider in the country for the Level 3 Installation and Maintenance Electrician apprenticeship, according to the latest national achievement-rate data. The College tops the latest rankings published by Find a Training Provider, which are based on official 2024/25 achievement-rate figures from the Department for Education. Northampton College recorded an achievement rate of 86.2 per cent, putting it more than 26 percentage points ahead ofREAD MORE
Restoring Delapré Abbey: A Collaborative Student Project
Team work makes the dream work as restoration of historic cottage at Delapré Abbey picks up pace A pioneering project to regenerate a historic cottage in the grounds of Delapré Abbey has been hailed as a “celebration of collaboration” – with hundreds of Northampton College students teaming up with local employers to work on the renovation. Delapré Abbey is undergoing a multi-million-pound project supported by the Lottery Heritage Fund to transform itsREAD MORE
Lincoln College Showcase Their Skills at Lincolnshire Showground
Students from Plumbing, Carpentry, Brickwork and Electrical at Lincoln College were given the spotlight recently at the Lincolnshire Showground as part of the nationwide Construction & Engineering Week. Learner representatives from across Lincoln and Newark College were on hand to demonstrate and teach skills in their chosen field to visiting schools all week, meaning they were working with thousands of children across primary and secondary schools from across the county. Curriculum Lead forREAD MORE
Derby College Group Achieves Recognition at FIS Training Awards
We are delighted to announce that Derby College Group (DCG), lead institution for the East Midlands Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC), has been shortlisted for two prestigious Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) Training Awards. The nominations recognise the outstanding contribution being made to construction training and the development of the next generation of skilled professionals. The two shortlisted categories are: The FIS Training Awards celebrate excellence and achievement across plastering and interiorREAD MORE
Persimmon Homes supports the next generation of construction talent
East Midlands CTEC is proud to highlight the growing relationship between education and industry, with Persimmon Homes donating 8,712 bricks to support the training of the next generation of construction professionals at Derby College Group. Persimmon Homes approached Derby College as part of its commitment to supporting the next generation of construction workers and the institutions that provide the skills and training needed across the sector. The donation of 22 packs –READ MORE
Collaborative Solutions for Construction Skills Crisis
Derby College Group (DCG) featured prominently at this year’s Derby Property Summit, held at Vaillant Live, acting as a summit partner alongside AtkinsRéalis, with brand sponsorship from Chevin Homes, Derbion, Planning & Design Practice and Matthew Montague Architects. The event, organised by Marketing Derby and themed ‘Shaping the Future’, drew more than 200 business leaders, decision makers and investors to hear how the city’s development pipeline and regeneration plans are progressing, hostedREAD MORE
Derby College Group backs new Emerging Business category at the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2026
Derby College Group has joined the sponsor line up for the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2026, backing the new Emerging Business (under 5 years old) category. Derby College Group supports more than 13,000 students and works in partnership with over 2,700 employers. As the lead college for the East Midlands Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC), Derby College Group works with colleges, employers and industry partners across the region to develop the skills needed toREAD MORE