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East Durham College Joins North East College Alliance to Drive Regional Growth

East Durham College is delighted to partner with North East colleges, in an exciting initiative to drive economic growth, create opportunities for skills development, and tackle inequality.
Posted 28/08/2025
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North East Colleges Unite to Build Skills for the Future

Sunderland College leads new Construction Technical Excellence hub with East Durham College as strategic partner.
Posted 19/08/2025
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The NEIoT - Empowering Learners, Powering the UK Economy

In today's rapidly evolving job market, the UK's The National Network of Institutes of Technology are at the forefront of equipping individuals with the skills needed to thrive in key industries. By fostering collaboration between education providers, employers, and government, IoTs ensure that technical education is both industry-relevant and accessible to learners from all backgrounds.
Posted 02/06/2025
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Avove support aspiring arborists at Houghall

Leading infrastructure and engineering company, Avove, has continued its commitment to inspiring the next generation of talent by meeting with students at East Durham College's Houghall Campus.
Posted 28/05/2025
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Charity Football Match to Honour the Legacy of East Durham College Principal

A charity football match in honour of Suzanne Duncan, former East Durham College principal, is to take place on Saturday 7th June 2025 from 2:30PM.
Posted 15/05/2025
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East Durham College Welcomes Stage 1 Planning Approval For Major Redevelopment Project

East Durham College is delighted that Stage 1 planning approval for a major redevelopment at its Houghall Campus, in Durham, was approved last week.
Posted 11/03/2025
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Housebuilder’s apprenticeship programme delivers first appointments

A partnership between housebuilder Robertson Homes and East Durham College has resulted in two new construction apprenticeships months ahead of schedule.
Posted 13/02/2025
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Izzy’s Epic Equine Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships provide an excellent pathway into the workforce, but how many include horseback riding and jousting? Well, that’s the case for lucky apprentice Izzy Sherrington, 17, from Spennymoor, who is currently completing an equine apprenticeship with Kynren, an Epic Tale of England, in Bishop Auckland.
Posted 10/02/2025

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