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New research reveals that London teenagers are unsure where their education is heading
Almost a third of British teenagers are worried that the next few years of their education may be a ‘waste of time’ and are unsure as to where their education and careers are heading.
Former student wins Point of Light Award for outstanding work in the community
A former London South East Colleges student and her mother have recently received a personal letter from Prime Minister Theresa May congratulating them on becoming the UK’s 117th and 118th Point of Light Winners.
Prince's Trust Team add colour and form to Crystal Palace Park Information Centre
A group of ambitious teenagers, currently engaged with London South East Colleges’ Prince’s Trust Team programme (Team 22), have just completed work on an exciting project at one of London’s historic parks.
Hospitality and catering students are on the march to Blueprint Cafe takeover
The prestigious Blueprint Café, situated close to Tower Bridge on the River Thames, is preparing itself for a total student takeover on Wednesday 6 March. This ambitious initiative will see 20 hospitality and catering students based at London South East Colleges’ BR6 Restaurant and Bakehouse in Orpington, work alongside the café’s Head Chef Joseph Albina and General Manager Carla Amaro for a day shift of normal business.
Recognising the importance of FE in the HE sector
When the Prime Minister launched the Post-18 Education and Funding Review last year, she was clear that this was about ‘…breaking down false boundaries between Further and Higher Education, so we can create a system which is truly joined up.’
London firefighters come seeking new talent ahead of forthcoming recruitment campaign
This week, a team of firefighters stationed in Bromley and Orpington came to offer students at London South East Colleges’ Bromley Campus an insight into the London fire Brigade (LFB) and its many careers.
Police Commander Dr David Musker delivers hard facts at landmark lecture
Police Commander Dr David Musker of the North London Metropolitan Police, and member of its Violent Crime Task Force, took time to visit London South East Colleges’ Bromley Campus last week and deliver a number of important messages to students regarding knife crime and gang culture in the Capital.
Teddy's apprenticeship with London Borough of Bexley launches career in marketing and communications
After completing a degree in Business Management, Edward (Teddy) Cambridge from Dartford made the decision to turn the academic knowledge picked up at university into practical skills via an apprenticeship programme.
London South East Colleges leading the way to construction excellence
High quality construction training at London South East Colleges has been recognised by the Mayor of London and awarded ‘hub status’ as part of the Mayor’s new Construction Academy.