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Business Breakfast

Business Breakfast

The Project Team for Isle of Wight Studio School has great pleasure in inviting you to our first Business Breakfast. As a key employer on the Isle of Wight, we would like to take this opportunity to meet you and to tell you more about our plans for the Studio School which will open in East Cowes in September 2014. Guest speakers will include Justine Taylor, Assoc CIPDBusiness Manager CAPITA SYM
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Published: 17 June 2013 at 16:59:58



Bright future for art and design students at City College Southampton

Bright future for art and design students at City College Southampton

Art and design students at City College Southampton have been proving just how talented they are as hundreds of people have been flocking to the hub to see their work on display. The best of students’ work from the faculties of photography, graphic design, fashion, 3D/sculpture and fine art has been showcased this week, from Level 2 right through to Higher Education. Wednesday night saw
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Published: 14 June 2013 at 09:41:15



City College Southampton Art Exhibition

City College Southampton Art Exhibition

The Hub at City College Southampton is throwing open its doors to everyone from Monday 10th June 2013 until Friday 14th June 2013 to showcase the innovative work of talented students from the faculties of photography, graphic design, fashion, 3D/sculpture and fine art. The Art Exhibition is on all week from 9am until 5pm and it is completely free. The best of students' work will be on display
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Published: 10 June 2013 at 12:12:56



Jobs boost in Southampton

Jobs boost in Southampton

Twenty new jobs are being created in Southampton by Woolston based company Griffon Hoverwork. Young people are being given the chance to carve long term careers through apprenticeships. Griffon Hoverwork is looking to develop specialist talent in a number of key areas and is working in partnership with City College Southampton to find the best candidates. The world leader in the design, manufa
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Published: 04 June 2013 at 12:35:02



Students’ success celebrated at City College Southampton

Students’ success celebrated at City College Southampton

It was a night to remember for students and staff at City College Southampton. After months of hard work, it was time for some glitz and glamour to celebrate students' achievements at the annual Service Industries Awards. Youngsters from hair, beauty and catering and hospitality got their glad rags on to showcase what they've learnt over the last academic year. All of the stops were pulled
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Published: 03 June 2013 at 13:50:36



Young people inspired at information evening

Young people inspired at information evening

Potential students of the brand new Southampton Studio School were left feeling inspired after a getting to know you event at City College Southampton on May 16. Around 100 young people and their families were welcomed by Principal Christian Down and other staff, who updated them on plans for the school's opening, which is well on track for September. Not only did the visitors get a gu
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Published: 24 May 2013 at 15:30:48



Adult Learner Fair to return in June

Adult Learner Fair to return in June

City College held its first Adult Learner Fair of 2013 last weekend to great acclaim. Hundreds of people attended the event as the college opened its doors and encouraged adults to think about improving their skills for work or for pleasure. Visitors got the chance to see the college's facilities, find out more about courses and benefit from free careers guidance. In addition, more in
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Published: 22 May 2013 at 12:02:52



Hair-raising fun as things go bump in the night

Hair-raising fun as things go bump in the night

High-spirited students from City College Southampton turned ghostbusters when they took part in a charity fright night on May 16. The fearless fundraisers braved the dark at the site of the old workhouse in the college's A and B blocks to wait for things to go bump in the night. The spooky stopover, organised by Julie Burrows, City College Coordinator for Level 3 Hairdressing and run by
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Published: 22 May 2013 at 12:21:32



Students to battle it out in regional multi-trade competition

Students to battle it out in regional multi-trade competition

Staff and students at City College Southampton will keep their fingers firmly crossed tomorrow as a trio of students take part in the regional heats of a national construction competition. The three talented youngsters are taking part in SkillBuild - the UK's largest multi-trade competition. The competition, which is managed by CITB, the Sector Skills Council and Industry Training Boa
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Published: 22 May 2013 at 13:54:02



Student wins national Access to Higher Education Award

Student wins national Access to Higher Education Award

A former City College student has been awarded for her perseverance and dedication to learning. Rebecca Clark, who studied Access to Learning, won the Outstanding Commitment to Study award from LASER for her perseverance in education at the prize presentation in April. While at City College, Rebecca applied to be a mental health nurse and began working in a care home for people with dementi
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Published: 17 May 2013 at 12:11:45



College’s cross-cultural trip to China

College’s cross-cultural trip to China

City College Southampton hopes to strengthen its links with China during a cross-cultural visit. Deputy CEO Fred Stanley is currently spending 10 days at Anhui Automobile Industry College, in Hefei, shadowing the Principal Mr Ghumiao Zhu, who visited Southampton earlier this year. Mr Stanley joined other UK college principals in China for an exchange of ideas, educational visits around the
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Published: 14 May 2013 at 12:24:04



Marine Breakfast event

Marine Breakfast event

The South's marine businesses met for a voyage of discovery when City College and Business Solent hosted an event focusing on the marine industry. Following a delicious breakfast prepared by catering students in the Aspire Restaurant, guests listened to Natalie Desty, of the Marine and Shipping Division at Matchtech Group Plc, present her research findings on the skills shortage that exists i
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Published: 14 May 2013 at 12:40:50



Mayors Visit

Mayors Visit

A group of hospitality students accompanied by Ruth Pugh and Saadik Esat were invited to tea in the Mayor's Parlour on the 23rd April 2013. Saadik said "During our visit, the Mayor told us how proud we should be of our work at City College and that we need to keep telling everyone about all the wonderful things we have on offer". The group had a tour of the main reception room and were shown
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Published: 08 May 2013 at 09:17:23



Students’ royal lunch menu is ship-shape

Students’ royal lunch menu is ship-shape

Catering students from City College Southampton served up a right royal feast on board SS Shieldhall for HRH Prince Michael of Kent and 40 guests as part of the Southampton Maritime Festival in May. A seasonal menu of asparagus or ham terrine, ballotine of chicken with herb, onion and pistachio stuffing and summer pudding with chantilly cream and fruit coulis, was prepared and served by the ta
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Published: 08 May 2013 at 11:28:44



University challenge for pupils

University challenge for pupils

Talented students enjoyed a chance to meet the experts and talk about their career prospects at City College Southampton on Friday, May 3. Pupils aged 13 and 14, from nine local secondary schools, engaged with business gurus, including solicitors, accountants and bankers, as well as career experts from Southampton General Hospital, Hampshire Police and the University of Southampton. The 'M
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Published: 07 May 2013 at 10:18:16



Hairdresser Charley is a cut above the rest

Hairdresser Charley is a cut above the rest

City College Southampton hairdressing student Charley Wyatt came top of the crop when she competed in a major competition in London. Charley, a Level Three hairdressing student, proved she is head and shoulders above the rest as she was one of five winners of the Wella Xposure regional heats and has now been put forward for the national finals, to be held on June 6. The budding stylist
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Published: 30 April 2013 at 10:36:17



Marine Breakfast event

Marine Breakfast event

The South's marine businesses met for a voyage of discovery when City College and Business Solent hosted an event focusing on the marine industry. Following a delicious breakfast prepared by catering students in the Aspire Restaurant, guests listened to Natalie Desty, of the Marine and Shipping Division at Matchtech Group Plc, present her research findings on the skills shortage that exists i
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Published: 08 May 2013 at 14:40:40



College's off the wall eco-demo

College's off the wall eco-demo

City College today hosted a demonstration of how new external wall insulation (EWI) can be applied to buildings to improve heat efficiency and cut fuel bills. The presentation of the latest eco-friendly construction technology will help students understand the skills they will need as Southampton aims to become a greener city and reduce carbon emissions further. Organised with the support
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Published: 23 April 2013 at 16:55:31



New principal and CEO of City College Southampton announced

New principal and CEO of City College Southampton announced

Sarah Stannard, currently vice principal of Chichester College, has been appointed as the new principal and CEO of City College Southampton. She will take up her post in August, as principal and CEO Lindsey Noble leaves to take part in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race 13/14. Ms Stannard said she was looking forward to building on the "fantastic transformation" that Ms Noble had made
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Published: 16 April 2013 at 09:48:25



Isle of Wight Studio School gets the green light

Isle of Wight Studio School gets the green light

Proposals to open the first ever studio school on the Isle of Wight have today been officially approved by the Department for Education. Those behind the school have welcomed the move and say it will give parents and their children a "real choice" when it comes to education on the island. The Isle of Wight Studio School will cater for up to 300 14 to 19-year-olds when it opens from its spe
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Published: 10 April 2013 at 11:26:31



IT students develop website for Little Saints Pre School Nursery

IT students develop website for Little Saints Pre School Nursery

Little Saints Pre School nursery in North Baddesley will soon have a modern website to promote their services to parents in the local community, thanks to 2 students at City College, Martin Smith and Matthew Wood. Both students were selected by their Tutor, Luchiya Wyer for the project and undertook the website development as part of their course and also to gain work experience within the IT sec
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Published: 28 March 2013 at 14:35:41



 

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  • Bright future for art and design students at City College Southampton

    Art and design students at City College Southampton have been proving just how talented they are as hundreds of people have been flocking to the hub to see their work on display. The best of students’ work from the faculties...

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  • City College Southampton Art Exhibition

    The Hub at City College Southampton is throwing open its doors to everyone from Monday 10th June 2013 until Friday 14th June 2013 to showcase the innovative work of talented students from the faculties of photography, graphic desi...

    Read more
  • Jobs boost in Southampton

    Twenty new jobs are being created in Southampton by Woolston based company Griffon Hoverwork. Young people are being given the chance to carve long term careers through apprenticeships. Griffon Hoverwork is looking to develop spec...

    Read more
  • Students’ success celebrated at City College Southampton

    It was a night to remember for students and staff at City College Southampton.   After months of hard work, it was time for some glitz and glamour to celebrate students' achievements at the annual Service Industries Awards....

    Read more
  • Young people inspired at information evening

      Potential students of the brand new Southampton Studio School were left feeling inspired after a getting to know you event at City College Southampton on May 16.    Around 100 young people and their families we...

    Read more
  • Hair-raising fun as things go bump in the night

      High-spirited students from City College Southampton turned ghostbusters when they took part in a charity fright night on May 16.   The fearless fundraisers braved the dark at the site of the old workhouse in the co...

    Read more
  • Students to battle it out in regional multi-trade competition

      Staff and students at City College Southampton will keep their fingers firmly crossed tomorrow as a trio of students take part in the regional heats of a national construction competition.    The three talented...

    Read more
  • Student wins national Access to Higher Education Award

      A former City College student has been awarded for her perseverance and dedication to learning. Rebecca Clark, who studied Access to Learning, won the Outstanding Commitment to Study award from LASER for her perseverance i...

    Read more
  • College’s cross-cultural trip to China

    City College Southampton hopes to strengthen its links with China during a cross-cultural visit.   Deputy CEO Fred Stanley is currently spending 10 days at Anhui Automobile Industry College, in Hefei, shadowing the Principa...

    Read more
  • Mayors Visit

    A group of  hospitality students accompanied by Ruth Pugh and Saadik Esat were invited to tea in the Mayor's Parlour  on the 23rd April 2013. Saadik said "During our visit, the Mayor told us how proud we should be of our...

    Read more
  • Students’ royal lunch menu is ship-shape

    Catering students from City College Southampton served up a right royal feast on board SS Shieldhall for HRH Prince Michael of Kent and 40 guests as part of the Southampton Maritime Festival in May.   A seasonal menu of asp...

    Read more
  • University challenge for pupils

    Talented students enjoyed a chance to meet the experts and talk about their career prospects at City College Southampton on Friday, May 3.   Pupils aged 13 and 14, from nine local secondary schools, engaged with business gu...

    Read more
  • Hairdresser Charley is a cut above the rest

      City College Southampton hairdressing student Charley Wyatt came top of the crop when she competed in a major competition in London.   Charley, a Level Three hairdressing student, proved she is head and shoulders ab...

    Read more
  • College's off the wall eco-demo

    City College today hosted a demonstration of how new external wall insulation (EWI) can be applied to buildings to improve heat efficiency and cut fuel bills.   The presentation of the latest eco-friendly construction ...

    Read more
  • New principal and CEO of City College Southampton announced

    Sarah Stannard, currently vice principal of Chichester College, has been appointed as the new principal and CEO of City College Southampton.   She will take up her post in August, as principal and CEO Lindsey Noble leaves t...

    Read more
  • Isle of Wight Studio School gets the green light

    Proposals to open the first ever studio school on the Isle of Wight have today been officially approved by the Department for Education.   Those behind the school have welcomed the move and say it will give parents and thei...

    Read more
  • IT students develop website for Little Saints Pre School Nursery

    Little Saints Pre School nursery in North Baddesley will soon have a modern website to promote their services to parents in the local community, thanks to 2 students at City College, Martin Smith and Matthew Wood.  Both stude...

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    NVQ Level 3 Hospitality Supervision and Leadership - Level 3 in 2010-11 Michael Instrell

    Michael spent three years at Southampton City College studying to reach level 3 and complete the Hospitality Supervision course. During his time at college, he was employed by the college to supervise the running of the hub Café, this involved the planning and ordering of resources and ensuring that the area was sta

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  • Michael Collier

    NVQ Level 3 Hospitality Supervision and Leadership - Level 3 in 2010-11 Michael Collier

    Michael spend two years at Southampton City College studying to become a manager in the Hospitality industry. His studies have been successful and he is soon to start work as a trainee manager for Compass, the largest catering organisation in the world. To start with Michael will be working locally in a supervisory

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  • Onelle Peters

    BTec Business - Level 3 - Level 3 in 2010-11 Onelle Peters

    I came to City College to study business at level 2 and now at level 3 as it was close to where I live and was one of the best courses in Southampton. I have learned about business and how to apply myself in business organisations. I have found City College friendly, easy to settle in, multi-cultural and multi-racia

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  • Paul Eyers

    BTec Business - Level 3 - Level 3 in 2010-11 Paul Eyers

    I came to City College to study business as it was close to where I lived. I did not achieve good grades at school and I was not certain what course I wanted to take. I was guided on to the business and IT area and I did business, first at level 1, then level 2 and now the BTEC course at level 3. I have found City

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  • Kamiesha Williams

    Level 3 Hairdressing Full-Time - Level 3 in 2010-11 Kamiesha Williams

    Kameisha was nominated for the Functional Skills Outstanding Learner Award. This was the text that was read out during the prize giving on Monday 20th June: Kamiesha has shown dedication and a will to succeed to improve her individual maths skills. Her aim is to improve these skills in preparation for university

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  • Christopher Babb

    BTEC National Certificate Health & Social Care Level 3 - Level 3 in 2010-11 Christopher Babb

    "I have gained a lot in learning about College life and meeting new people. Working with different individuals has taught me about different career possibilities. I have also been a Student Ambassador during my time here meeting lots of new people. I am now going to work full time, take my driving test and contin

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