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Leeds College of Building may have scored the perfect course after launching a unique programme aimed at students interested in building … but who love football too. The College is now enrolling for a BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Construction & the Built Environment, which incorporates an additional Level 1
Mayor of West Yorkshire Supports Diversity-in-Construction Initiative for International Women’s Day 2022 A group of Year 10 girls from Beeston sampled hands-on construction taster sessions to mark International Women’s Day 2022 yesterday (Tuesday 8 March). Hosted at Leeds College of Building’s Southbank Campus, the pilot event gave female pupils aged
Leeds College of Building has announced Nikki Davis as the next Principal & CEO and the first woman to hold the post in the 60-year history of the institution. Nikki is currently the College’s Vice Principal for Teaching, Learning & Quality and will take up the position on 1st August.
Leeds College of Building students showcased their skills this week when Andrew Stephenson MP paid a special visit to the South Bank Campus. The Department for Transport Minister of State and Pendle MP is visiting Leeds as part of a week-long itinerary, meeting local stakeholders and employers to discuss transport
A leading housebuilder has cemented its relationship with the next generation of construction professionals, thanks to a substantial donation of bricks for education and training purposes. Persimmon Homes, which has its West Yorkshire headquarters in Leeds, arranged the special delivery of materials to Leeds College of Building. The 72 packs
Piloting a drone over a building site: just one of the latest virtual reality construction training activities that visitors can sample at the Leeds College of Building stand at this year’s Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair (LARF). The fair, at the first direct arena on Monday 7 February 2022, marks the
A new Construction T Level qualification is now open for applications at the UK’s only specialist further education construction college. Leeds College of Building is one of a select number of education providers across England chosen to deliver a T Level programme in Design, Surveying & Planning for Construction from
Leeds College of Building offers FREE skills taster days for women to help narrow skills gap Leeds College of Building is offering women over the age of 16 the opportunity to sample Construction Crafts courses free of charge. The taster events are designed for those considering a career change or
Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire has visited Leeds College of Building to celebrate the college receiving over £1 million of grant funding from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Adult Education Budget (AEB), allocated to support adults in learning skills needed by West Yorkshire’s construction industry. The Mayor also took
A Leeds College of Building apprentice is celebrating after winning a prestigious roofing award. Harry Aldridge (19) received the 2021 Roof Slating Apprentice of the Year award from CUPA PIZARRAS, the world leader in the production and distribution of slate. Harry was chosen for his exceptional commitment, determination, and dedication