USP College GCSE English and Maths results top 10% in the country
STUDENTS at USP College are celebrating GCSE results well above the national average after the College achieved a record-breaking outcome from exam resits taken in November.
Epic Games award $25,000 to USP College
FOLLOWING a successful bid to the American video and software company Epic Games, USP College has been selected to receive a $25,000 grant. The money will go towards expanding games development provision and Live Creative both of which are within the fast-moving Creative and Digital Sector. Live Creative is a unique college company, where Creative Arts students […]
Colleges Week: South Essex College supporting people and communities
SOUTH Essex College is supporting Colleges Week this week. Today’s theme is supporting people and communities. The college has created a 2020 mental health strategy to support students and staff mental health by ensuring there is advice and guidance available to all who need it. The impact of Covid-19 has had a profound effect on […]
USP College celebrate student’s A-Level success
MORE students celebrating higher grades at USP College today despite Covid-19 challenges Students at USP College have plenty of reason to celebrate this morning after the College saw a 7% increase in students receiving higher grades in their A-Levels. Months of worry about how Covid-19 and the cancellation of the 2020 summer exam series would […]
Virtual degree showcase for University Centre
Virtual degree showcase for University Centre UNIVERSITY Centre South Essex students have created a virtual exhibition to showcase their degree work. Third year students studying creative degrees would normally host live exhibitions in the summer term for their final major projects but this had to be cancelled this year because of COVID-19 so they came […]
USP College Staff Volunteer during Coronavirus Crisis
STAFF at USP College have been volunteering to help the vulnerable during this time, as part of the NHS initiative, The Royal Voluntary Service and within their local communities.
Community spirit shining bright at South Essex College
KIND-hearted staff and students at South Essex College have come together to support their local community by fundraising for local foodbanks.
USP College offers places to all applicants amid uncertainty around GCSE grades
USP College has confirmed that it will offer a place to any student applying for September 2020 after the Government announcement left school leavers worried about how their GCSE grades will be awarded.
Boost your CV with free iLearn course at South Essex College
SOUTH Essex College is offering a range of FREE courses for unemployed people to help them return to the workplace.
USP College students is a winner at Crufts
USP College student, Stacey Frost, 17, from Benfleet, competed in Crufts 2020 with her dog Herbie, 9, winning 1st place in Under 18’s Jumping and 12-17 Young Kennel Club (YKC) Pairs, and achieving 4th in Agility Dog of the Year.
Half marathon challenge for college duo
TWO members of staff at South Essex College are taking part in the Brentwood Half Marathon to raise funds for charity.
South Essex College: Exciting Employability Week engages students
UNIVERSITY Centre South Essex held an Employability Week for its students providing careers advice and industry insight from professionals who work in different creative sectors.
South Essex College: Exciting entrepreneurship programme available to students
UNIVERSITY Centre South Essex has teamed up with Ultra Education to run a free 12 week business and entrepreneur programme for year 12 and 13 students.
South Essex College celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
NATIONAL Apprenticeship Week runs from 3-7 February. An apprenticeship is a real job with training which allows you to earn while you learn and gain a nationally-recognised qualification.
Mayor of Thurrock visits USP College’s A Level Centre
USP College welcomed the Mayor, Councillor Terry Piccolo, members of the William Palmer Educational Trust, Governors and staff to the official opening of their brand new A-Level Centre of Excellence at their Palmer’s Campus.
National College in Purfleet forges partnership with South Essex College
NATIONAL College Creative Industries is pleased to announce a formal partnership with South Essex College and Access Creative College.
TACC: Photography classes for all
HAVE fun with photography and learn essential skills to improve your pictures on a wide range of courses for adults or families at Thurrock Adult Community College, starting soon.
South Essex College solves small business apprenticeship problem
SOUTH Essex College is introducing an important levy pledge in 2020 to strengthen the local economy and help small businesses plug their skills gaps by hiring apprentices.
New adult learning classes in Thurrock
THURROCK Adult Community College, in Grays, has launched an exciting new range of daytime and evening classes for adults to do something different and learn a new skill.
Criminology students visit Old Bailey
STUDENTS from University Centre South Essex took an interesting trip to the Old Bailey, London’s central criminal court.
USP College Business students have high Aspirations!
THREE Business students from USP College have won the Aspirations in Business challenge organised by the Institute of Directors (IoD). The annual Aspirations in Business event for post-16 students in Essex took place on the 13 November at Felsted School.
South Essex College Costume students work on The Crown
TALENTED Costume Construction graduates from University Centre South Essex have been working on the popular Netflix hit show, The Crown.
Strictly comes to TACC!
INSPIRED by BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing? Looking to learn a new skill? An exciting new range of Leisure Learning courses are now available to book at Thurrock Adult Community College including Ballroom, Latin American or Tap Dancing.
Summer Safari Trip for USP Students
STUDENTS from USP College in Benfleet took a two week trip to South Africa in July this year as part of their Animal Management course at College.