From student stories and community events, to award wins and new facilities, there’s always something going on at Gloucestershire College.
Check out what’s happening across our Cheltenham, Forest of Dean and Gloucester campuses.
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10TH APR 2025
Tech Talent (or not): Real Impact Apprenticeships That Work Across Sectors
When people think of cyber and tech careers, the first image that comes to mind is often someone working at a major software company or tech startup. But the reality is far broader. Apprenticeships in these areas offer a practical route to develop the cross-departmental expertise that employers need, helping businesses of all kinds stay secure, efficient, and future-ready.
GC Students Win 1st and 2nd Place in Professional Cookery South West Skills Challenge
Cheltenham Campus was abuzz with excitement this week as we hosted the Professional Cookery South West Skills Challenge. We were thrilled that student teams from our Cheltenham Campus and Forest of Dean Campus claimed first and second place!
A Cut Above the Rest: GC Barbering Students Attend Masterclass by Oscar Mendoza
There was an exciting buzz in our barbering department when renowned hairstylist and barber, Oscar Mendoza, arrived to host a masterclass for our very own barbering students.
When people think of cyber and tech careers, the first image that comes to mind is often someone working at a major software company or tech startup. But the reality is far broader. Apprenticeships in these areas offer a practical route to develop the cross-departmental expertise that employers need, helping businesses of all kinds stay secure, efficient, and future-ready.
Cheltenham Campus was abuzz with excitement this week as we hosted the Professional Cookery South West Skills Challenge. We were thrilled that student teams from our Cheltenham Campus and Forest of Dean Campus claimed first and second place!
There was an exciting buzz in our barbering department when renowned hairstylist and barber, Oscar Mendoza, arrived to host a masterclass for our very own barbering students.
Talking about things like healthy relationships, consent, misogyny, violence, gendered violence, and the dangers of online spaces such as the manosphere and incel communities.
Recruit now for September starts! Apprenticeships is a tried and true method of developing skilled tradesmen and attracting younger workforce to the sector.
To expand access to skills development and career progression, we’re excited to now offer a range of business and professional services apprenticeships nationwide through remote delivery.
Apprenticeships are a great way to break into an industry you're interested in so getting off to a strong start will help kick start your future career. We have compiled a list of top tips to help you on your way to finding an apprenticeship and succeeding while on the job.
Apprenticeships have come a long way in recent years and are no longer just associated with trades like plumbing or carpentry. They’re available in a huge range of sectors, including accountancy, computing, IT and engineering, to name a few!
There are many types of apprenticeships depending on the level you wish to study. Many apprenticeships offer pathways to progress onto a higher level course depending on your industry - so getting more informed about these potential avenues is key to your future career.
