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Two new regional forums have been established to strengthen collaboration, support economic growth and improve opportunities for learners in the West region.

Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
02.07.2026

Colleges and universities formally launch joint forums to boost skills, growth and opportunity

Two new regional forums have been established to strengthen collaboration, support economic growth and improve opportunities for learners in the West region. At an event held on Wednesday at the University of the West of England, Colleges West formally […]

Fashion students’ rags-to-catwalk designs earn praise from charity and designer

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28.04.2026

Skills shortages threaten mid-market growth in Central South

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21.04.2026

Good Energy partners with Wiltshire College to launch new green skills training facility

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09.03.2026

Generational communication expert Alastair Greener says organisations across Europe are increasingly looking for practical ways to manage multigenerational workforces, following a series of speaking engagements in Morocco, France and the UK.

Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
29.06.2026

Generational communication expert sees international demand for workplace insights

Generational communication expert Alastair Greener says organisations across Europe are increasingly looking for practical ways to manage multigenerational workforces, following a series of speaking engagements in Morocco, France and the UK. Alastair, of Generationally Speaking, recently delivered a keynote […]

More than 300 employers pledged their support for apprenticeships and future workforce development across the region, as part of Wiltshire College's ‘150 in 100’ campaign.

Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
01.06.2026

Wiltshire College apprenticeship campaign exceeds expectations

More than 300 employers pledged their support for apprenticeships and future workforce development across the region, as part of Wiltshire College’s ‘150 in 100’ campaign. Launched during National Apprenticeship Week, the original campaign aimed to secure 150 employer pledges in […]

Wiltshire sole traders and SMEs are being invited to apply for a newly-launched free support programme seeking to make them more successful through better use of digital tools and technology.

Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
06.05.2026

New government-funded tech advice for Wiltshire firms launched

Wiltshire sole traders and SMEs are being invited to apply for a newly-launched free support programme seeking to make them more successful through better use of digital tools and technology. Business West and TechSPARK are delivering Tech Adoption for […]

Two new regional forums have been established to strengthen collaboration, support economic growth and improve opportunities for learners in the West region.

Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
Thursday July 2 2026

Colleges and universities formally launch joint forums to boost skills, growth and opportunity

Two new regional forums have been established to strengthen collaboration, support economic growth and improve opportunities for learners in the West region. At an event held on Wednesday at the University of the West of England, Colleges West formally […]

Generational communication expert Alastair Greener says organisations across Europe are increasingly looking for practical ways to manage multigenerational workforces, following a series of speaking engagements in Morocco, France and the UK.

Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
Monday June 29 2026

Generational communication expert sees international demand for workplace insights

Generational communication expert Alastair Greener says organisations across Europe are increasingly looking for practical ways to manage multigenerational workforces, following a series of speaking engagements in Morocco, France and the UK. Alastair, of Generationally Speaking, recently delivered a keynote […]

More than 300 employers pledged their support for apprenticeships and future workforce development across the region, as part of Wiltshire College's ‘150 in 100’ campaign.

Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
Monday June 1 2026

Wiltshire College apprenticeship campaign exceeds expectations

More than 300 employers pledged their support for apprenticeships and future workforce development across the region, as part of Wiltshire College’s ‘150 in 100’ campaign. Launched during National Apprenticeship Week, the original campaign aimed to secure 150 employer pledges in […]

Wiltshire sole traders and SMEs are being invited to apply for a newly-launched free support programme seeking to make them more successful through better use of digital tools and technology.

Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
Wednesday May 6 2026

New government-funded tech advice for Wiltshire firms launched

Wiltshire sole traders and SMEs are being invited to apply for a newly-launched free support programme seeking to make them more successful through better use of digital tools and technology. Business West and TechSPARK are delivering Tech Adoption for […]

A charity and a fashion professional have praised fashion students from Wiltshire College & University Centre for their innovative approach to turning unwanted rags into saleable garments in aid of hospice charity Dorothy House.

Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
Tuesday April 28 2026

Fashion students’ rags-to-catwalk designs earn praise from charity and designer

A charity and a fashion professional have praised fashion students from Wiltshire College & University Centre for their innovative approach to turning unwanted rags into saleable garments in aid of hospice charity Dorothy House. First and second year students […]

Nearly a quarter of mid-sized businesses in Central South say difficulties recruiting and retaining people with the right skills is one of the biggest barriers to growth over the next six months, according to the latest research from accountancy and advisory firm BDO.

Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
Tuesday April 21 2026

Skills shortages threaten mid-market growth in Central South

Nearly a quarter of mid-sized businesses in Central South say difficulties recruiting and retaining people with the right skills is one of the biggest barriers to growth over the next six months, according to the latest research from accountancy […]

Pictured: Paddy Bradley, chair of governors, Lily Raynor-Blundell, executive director, Sarah Gibson MP for Chippenham, and Iain Hatt, principal & chief executive at the launch of the facility

Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
Monday March 9 2026

Good Energy partners with Wiltshire College to launch new green skills training facility

Renewable energy company Good Energy has partnered with Wiltshire College & University Centre to create a new training facility as part of a Green Skills Innovation Centre. The landmark facility, on the college’s Lackham Campus, is designed to accelerate […]

More than 30 apprentices have been hired by Swindon-headquartered construction firm Beard in its biggest apprentice intake to date.

Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
Monday February 9 2026

Record-breaking number of apprentices appointed by construction firm

More than 30 apprentices have been hired by Swindon-headquartered construction firm Beard in its biggest apprentice intake to date. The current cohort includes apprentices, degree apprentices and T-Level students. Marking National Apprenticeship Week, the family-owned contractor says the early […]

With National Apprenticeship Week approaching, a Swindon recruitment business is sharing a more honest view of apprenticeships, shaped by what it sees working with employers and candidates every day.

Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
Tuesday February 3 2026

Don’t treat apprentices as a cheap hire, warns Swindon expert

A Swindon apprenticeship expert has warned employers not to view apprentices as a ‘cheap hire’. With National Apprenticeship Week approaching, Ashlea Fisher, founder and managing director of iRecruit4 is sharing a more honest view of apprenticeships, shaped by what […]

Motorsport engineering student Rachel Robertson is aiming for a regular place on the starting grid of the F1 Academy after a stunning debut in its final race event of the season in Las Vegas.

Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
Tuesday December 2 2025

Wiltshire College student makes F1 Academy debut in Las Vegas

Motorsport engineering student Rachel Robertson is aiming for a regular place on the starting grid of the F1 Academy after a stunning debut in its final race event of the season in Las Vegas. The 18-year-old Wiltshire College & […]

Generational communication expert and podcast host Alastair Greener is preparing to publish his first book, Generationally Speaking - How to bridge the generation gap and communicate with confidence.

Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
Wednesday October 22 2025

Generational communication expert to launch first book

Generational communication expert and podcast host Alastair Greener is preparing to publish his first book, Generationally Speaking – How to bridge the generation gap and communicate with confidence. The book, which is available to pre-order ahead of its release […]

Wiltshire College & University Centre’s cutting edge Tech Trowbridge digital learning hub has had its teaching capacity doubled to keep pace with demand from students wanting to study there.

Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
Monday October 20 2025

Demand prompts expansion of college’s cutting edge Tech Trowbridge digital hub

Wiltshire College & University Centre’s cutting edge Tech Trowbridge digital learning hub has had its teaching capacity doubled to keep pace with demand from students wanting to study there. Just a year after the hub was launched at the […]

Jeremy Clarkson is being credited for a 60 per cent rise in young people wanting to become farmers.

Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
Thursday October 2 2025

Clarkson’s Farm credited for rise in young people wanting to farm

Jeremy Clarkson is being credited for a 60 per cent rise in young people wanting to become farmers. Applications to study agriculture at Wiltshire College & University Centre are up 62 per cent this year. Amazon Prime’s Clarkson’s Farm […]

Wiltshire’s Grade II-listed Bothy Gardens has launched its 2025 corporate season in style, welcoming The National Trust for a day of training and team building inside its historic walled garden.

Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
Friday September 26 2025

Historic walled garden kicks off corporate season with National Trust event

Wiltshire’s Grade II-listed Bothy Gardens has launched its 2025 corporate season in style, welcoming The National Trust for a day of training and team building inside its historic walled garden. Owners Jules Gilleland and Mark Wheeler have poured their […]

Three trainee solicitors at Wiltshire law firm Goughs have successfully completed their qualification process and are now fully qualified solicitors.

Swindon & Wiltshire Education, training and skills
Tuesday September 23 2025

Three trainees become fully qualified solicitors at Goughs

Three trainee solicitors at Wiltshire law firm Goughs have successfully completed their qualification process and are now fully qualified solicitors. Megan Solomon, Caoimhe Edwards (right), and Gemma Creighton (left) achieved the professional milestone this week. Megan has qualified into […]