Employers’ pride at awards for nurturing apprentices
EMPLOYERS who were honoured for the way they have supported apprentices said seeing their success is reward enough for their efforts. Three companies took home trophies from Wiltshire College & University Centre’s annual Apprenticeship Awards, held at Trowbridge Civic Centre. The college works with around 1,000 employers, supporting more than 2,000 apprentices in more than […]
100 in 100 challenge marks National Apprenticeship Week for college
WILTSHIRE College & University Centre has set itself a bold challenge of recruiting 100 apprentices in 100 days to mark National Apprenticeship Week. The campaign is just part of a week of activities across the college’s four campuses in Chippenham, Lackham, Salisbury and Trowbridge during the week of February 10 to 16. The college, which […]
Employers praise Trowbridge Appren-T-Fest after second successful year
EMPLOYERS who got the chance to discuss apprenticeships with hundreds of students at Wiltshire College & University Centre’s latest Appren-T-Fest have praised the event. The Trowbridge campus event brought 20 national and regional employers from across the area to meet more than 400 Year 10 and 11 pupils from schools across the area. Among the […]
Students lauded at Wiltshire College & University Centre Apprenticeship Awards 2025
Apprentices were praised for their dedication and commitment at Wiltshire College & University Centre’s annual Apprenticeship Awards last night. The ceremony, held at the Civic Centre in Trowbridge, brought together students, families, employers and college staff to celebrate the achievements of apprentices who have combined work with study to build their careers. Principal and CEO […]
Appren-T-Fest gives hundreds of young people chance to chat about apprenticeships with employers
HUNDREDS of young people will get the chance to shape their career paths when they meet potential employers at Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Appren-T-Fest this week. The event will bring 20 employers from across the area to talk about their apprenticeship opportunities when they meet more than 400 Year 10 and 11 pupils on […]
Business leader excited by new role as Chair of Governors
RESPECTED business leader Paddy Bradley MBE has been appointed Chair of Governors at Wiltshire College & University Centre. The former Chief Executive of the Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership said it is an exciting time to be joining the college, which has campuses in Chippenham, Lackham, Salisbury and Trowbridge. “I’m really excited because there […]
College celebrates as recent graduate finishes runner-up at university film awards
Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Higher Education department is celebrating a runners-up finish in a highly-coveted national filmmaking competition. Todd Greengrass, who graduated from the BA (Hons) Film Production and Cinematography course at WCUC’s Salisbury campus over the summer, finished in second place at the recent Bill Vinten Guild of Television Camera Professionals University Awards. […]
Motorsport Engineering student wins place with professional racing team
A Wiltshire College & University Centre Motorsport student has taken a huge step forward in her fledgling career in the sport after being signed to a professional racing team. Rachel Robertson, who studies Level 3 Motorsport Engineering at the Chippenham campus, has been selected to join the new Radical Racing Rebels team for the 2025 […]
Campus Update: Storm Bert
Due to the ongoing flooding situation in the area, and the potential for further significant disruption to travel, learning for students at the Chippenham and Lackham campuses will be moved online tomorrow (Tuesday 26 November) and both campuses will be closed. Tutors will be in touch directly with those students affected to provide more details […]
Industry experts pass on tips to Beauty Therapy cohort
It is always great to welcome industry experts to Wiltshire College & University Centre to showcase skills that will be vital to students in the workplace. Beauty Therapy students at the Chippenham campus have had two such guests in recent weeks. Chrissy Henderson from Lash-Is Beauty and Aesthetic Training School delivered a masterclass on eyelash […]