Former HSDC Film And TV Production student lands big break with ITV
A former HSDC Film and TV Production student who enjoys “turning ideas into reality” has been given an opportunity of a lifetime with top television presenting duo Ant and Dec. Hayden Kracke, who studied Creative Media Production (Film and TV) from 2019 – 2021 at HSDC South Downs has already celebrated success in the TV […]
Portsmouth conference reaffirms the ‘importance of reading’ in schools
Education leaders in Portsmouth are reaffirming the importance of learning to read, raising standards in literacy across the city. The Portsmouth Education Partnership, which brings together all education providers, partners, and stakeholders, held a teaching and learning conference for professionals in schools, colleges, and early years settings. Through keynote speakers and workshops, the conference focused […]
Launching the Charity Support Network programme
Shaping Portsmouth is pleased to announce the pilot launch of our Charity Support Network, and we’re looking for businesses to sign up. Businesses can volunteer their time and expertise to build up a resource bank to provide free support to charities in the Portsmouth area.Charities can then request the support they need, and the Shaping Portsmouth team will […]
Over 500 jobs placements to be Made In Pompey
Following the very successful 100 in 100 campaign in 2021 we are relaunching it as a new programme called Made In Pompey. The essence of this programme is to promote Apprenticeships, Traineeships and Assisted Internships from 1st April 2023 to the 31st January 2024. The plan is to generate over 500 places in our local businesses […]
Shaping’s Skills & Employability programme expands to support Portsmouth Probation Service clients
Our Skills & Employability programme, which supports each candidate in creating their tailored pathway to employment, and is being supported by all of our College Patrons, HSDC, City of Portsmouth, Fareham, has brought value to the two groups we have been working with so far: Care Leavers and the city’s Homeless population. So, it is with a great deal […]
Explore Your Future Business Breakfast Briefing launches
The first of our Explore Your Future Business Breakfast Briefing pilot events took place at Admiral Lord Nelson School on Monday 27th February to huge success. The programme aims to give pupils from the school an opportunity to gain insight into specific industries, get expert answers and start building their professional network. This first session […]
Portsmouth librarian shortlisted for prestigious national award
Portsmouth librarian, Julie Duffy, has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award for the innovative work she has undertaken in Portsmouth City Council’s libraries for over 20 years, making them more accessible to people who are blind or vision impaired. She has been nominated for the Vision and Print Impaired People’s Award in the Libraries […]
Improve your maths and budgeting skills with Portsmouth City Council and Multiply, Skills for life courses
In conjunction with the Government’s Skills for Life initiative, Portsmouth City Council is offering free maths, budgeting and money events to help people manage their money more effectively and also learn new maths skills. Chocolate Fractions Workshop Understand fractions through the wonder of chocolate! Come along for the delicious chocolate and to develop your existing […]
PMC Construction sets Care Leaver Jack on the pathway to an apprenticeship
Our Care Leavers programme provides support for young people after leaving care and prepares those still in the care system for their next steps. Our newest initiative is to work with our trusted partners and source introductions and work experience opportunities onsite for care leavers looking for different industry employment pathways. Construction is very popular, and our […]
TECH:TRUCK, Get onboard with your future
Fareham College are excited to announce the anticipated arrival of TECH:TRUCK, the brand new mobile education and technology roadshow with the wheels set firmly in motion for its busy inaugural year of touring local schools, attending STEM events, family fun days, county fairs and even Bournemouth Airshow! TECH:TRUCK aims to promote women in engineering and […]