Portsmouth charity hosts black-tie event to raise funds to improve education in Republic of Guinea
A charity that helps young people across the world is hosting a glitzy black-tie event to raise funds for children unable to access primary education. URBOND, a Portsmouth-based charity is hosting a glamourous charity fundraising ball to help it continue its ongoing work with children in the Republic of Guinea through its Child Education Programme. […]
Persimmon Donation to Support Learning at Fareham College Civil Engineering Training Centre
Fareham College’s Civil Engineering Training Centre (CETC) today received delivery of over 10,000 bricks courtesy of Persimmon Homes. Persimmon is one of the UK’s most successful housebuilders, committed to the highest design, construction and service standards. The donation, enough to construct a three-bedroom home, forms part of the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting the […]
Solent LEP announces free mentorship programme for Solent tech businesses
The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has partnered with TechSolent for The Tech Growth Programme, which connects early-stage Solent-based tech businesses with business leaders from within the sector, so they can benefit from their diverse expertise and personal experience growing, supporting and leading successful tech businesses. For businesses looking to overcome barriers to growth, […]
Shaping Portsmouth’s Apprenticeship Bus Tour receives overwhelmingly positive response from schools
In April this year, we ran our Apprenticeship Bus tour for the fourth time, and the first time back after missing a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Apprenticeship Bus travels around the city, taking apprentices from Portsmouth-based businesses and organisations into schools, giving students a chance to meet them face to face and get a […]
EBP South release 2023 Get Inspired and STEM Event dates.
EBP South are pleased to release their 2023 Get Inspired, Primary Schools’ STEM Fair and Inspiring STEM event dates for 2023. These exciting and interactive events provide businesses with the opportunity to strengthen their talent pipeline and give young people the chance to learn about the wide variety of career paths in their local […]
Stunning new setting for college graduation
Portsmouth Cathedral has provided a stunning backdrop for City of Portsmouth College’s annual graduation ceremony. A total of 13 graduates were honoured in the first event of its kind since the formal merger of Portsmouth and Highbury Colleges. Katy Quinn, the college’s Principal and Chief Executive Officer, said: “The cathedral is a symbol […]
Explore Your Future and Cruise Passenger programmes welcome new leads
Three new Programme Leads have joined us at Shaping Portsmouth this month, taking over the driving of activities for our Explore Your Future and Cruise Passenger Programmes. Chloe Bolton is the new lead for our Explore Your Future programme which introduces Portsmouth students to the wide variety of careers, and paths to those careers, available to […]
Solent Mind Student Mental Health Toolkit
The end of September sees many students make their way to Universities, moving into halls and starting their initial lectures. While this is an exciting time, and many look back on their student life as the best time in their life, we also see a high number of students struggling with their mental health. […]
Children bound to enjoy the reading celebration at Southsea Castle
Thousands of primary school children and their families will celebrate a summer of experiments, discovery, and a world of literature at Portsmouth City Council’s annual Summer Reading Challenge celebration event, which runs from 10am to 3pm on Sunday 2 October at Southsea Castle. All primary school children in the city were challenged to read books […]
Fareham College celebrates outstanding 100% Pass Rate for First Year of T Level Graduates
This year marks the first time T-Level students are graduating. Students at Fareham College have excelled in these courses achieving an incredible 100% pass rate with 74% achieving high grades, at merit to Distinction*. To accomplish the T Level qualification, all these students completed exams, project work and an industry placement of a minimum […]