EDUCATION
Much-needed – Jason Faulkner , principal of Redcar and Cleveland College , says the Clean Energy Education Hub ( CEEH ) at Redcar and Cleveland College will be welcomed throughout the area . PICTURE BY TOM BANKS
INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE
College group unveils latest ambitious plans
Old boy – newly appointed Bede Sixth Form principal Patrick Jordan was once a student at the Billingham college .
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It ’ s time to take note of the major developments happening at the Education Training Collective . This spring the college group will see the wraps come off the much-anticipated Clean Energy Education Hub ( CEEH ) at Redcar and Cleveland College , and an impressive threestorey extension at Bede Sixth Form College in Billingham .
They ’ re the latest in a whole series of exciting projects taking place across the group .
Jason Faulkner , principal at Redcar , said : “ From the latest announcements coming out of the college , it is clear the CEEH will be a much-needed and welcome addition to the area .
“ As the clean energy and low carbon sectors continue to grow on our doorstep , we are proud not just to be able to service their training requirements but to be part of the conversation as it is happening .”
Funded primarily by the Town Deal Fund , the CEEH will deliver training for careers in the clean and renewable energy and low carbon sectors for both domestic and industrial markets .
And already making its mark , since January the college has announced plans for 20 bpbacked paid scholarship opportunities for school leavers looking to study engineering in September , with a specific focus on the green skills needed for the future .
The college is leading an ENTHUSE Partnership alongside bp , bringing together local schools and STEM professionals to find innovative new ways to bring STEM into every classroom .
GE Renewable Energy is working with the college to deliver 14 offshore wind turbine generator technician apprenticeships .
And the college has been announced as the Retrofit Academy CIC Hub ’ s official training partner for the Tees Valley , which means it will help play a part in training retrofitters to tackle the UK ’ s “ leaky homes ”.
“ That ’ s just this year so far ,” said Jason , who has been named a finalist for the UK Education Leadership Award at the Educate North Awards 2023 .
With the college also in the running for Educate North ’ s Further Education College of the Year , he is quick to point out that what they are seeing now is the result of years of