National College for nuclear sector launched

A new college aimed at helping young people and learners gain the knowledge and skills they need to work in the growing nuclear sector has been launched. The National College for Nuclear has hubs in Cumbria – Lakes College – and Somerset – Bridgwater & Taunton College – and facilities that include virtual and simulated […]

New national wind energy college seeks experts

A new National College for Wind Energy is calling on industry experts interested in becoming a skills provider. Plans to establish the college was announced last year, with the Humber Region chosen as the headquarters. It aims to help the UK close the skills gap, enabling young people to gain professional qualifications. The Humber Local […]

National shale gas college names first Chair

The head of Centrica’s UK oil and gas production business has been appointed as the Chair of the new national shale gas college. Called the National College for Onshore Oil and Gas, it will be headquartered in Blackpool and linked to colleges in Chester, Redcar and Cleveland, Glasgow and Portsmouth. Colette Cohen (pictured) has 24 years’ experience […]

Frack on! Thumbs up for national shale gas college

The UK Government has agreed to set up a national fracking college as part of its plans to create a wave of next generation shale gas extraction engineers. The £1.5 million National College for Onshore Oil and Gas will be headquartered in Blackpool and linked to colleges in Chester, Redcar and Cleveland, Glasgow and Portsmouth. […]