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Thurrock students spend their half term with Spotify

TWO lucky USP College students had the opportunity to take part in work experience over the recent half term at Spotify and although the experience had to take place virtually, Level 3 Creative Media students Sophie Swaby and Kean Harrison, found it to be an extremely positive one.

National Careers Week set to be a virtual success

SOUTH Essex College and University Centre South Essex will be celebrating the diverse range of careers and opportunities in the South East with National...

Careers Week 2021 – Kickstart Your Dream Career with free courses

DURING Careers Week, 1-6 March 2021, be inspired to explore new career options by enrolling on one of Thurrock Adult Community College's free Introduction...

Distinction grade awarded to 93% of students at ITEC Learning Technologies

BUSINESS Administration apprentices at ITEC Learning Technologies, Basildon, have passed their course with flying colours. 100% of students passed the course with 93% of learners gaining a Distinction – the highest possible grade.

Just 77% of pupils in Thurrock get first choice school

MORE than 92% of pupils who are expected to begin secondary school in Thurrock this September have been offered one of their top three school preferences.

Masks in schools “not mandatory” says minister

MASKS in school classrooms and a testing regime will not be mandatory, a minister said today – but they are “highly recommended”.

Consultation on the expansion of the Gateway Primary Free School to include nursery provision

CONSULTATION on the expansion of the Gateway Primary Free School to include nursery provision.

Entrepreneur accounting professional inspires Business students

ENTREPRENEUR accounting professional inspires Business students Access to Higher Education Business Management students were inspired by CEO and Founder of Jola Strategic, Laura Hicks, on developing her financial strategy business and the challenges of running one through COVID-19.

Rotary Club donate £5000 to Hassenbrook Academy for laptops

ORTU Hassenbrook Academy, based in Stanford le Hope, received a generous donation of £5,000 from the East Thurrock Rotary Club which enabled the school to purchase 15 laptops and four instruments for music students to use while studying at home.

Students first to pilot virtual reality at South Essex College

HEALTH, science and counselling students at South Essex College will be the first to pilot a new Employability virtual reality programme by BODYSWAPS.

Lockdown learning – free qualification courses for Thurrock residents to retrain

TO help with retraining in these challenging times, Thurrock Adult Community College has a range of qualification courses for adults, aged 19 or over, that are free for residents from across the borough who earn less

Eligible children to receive free school meals throughout February half term

ALL children eligible for free school meals in Thurrock schools will once again be supported throughout the upcoming February half term with each receiving a weekly £15 supermarket voucher.

Tilbury apprentices encourage others to pursue career through Amazon apprentices

DURING National Apprenticeship Week 2021 (8th to 14th February), two apprentices from Thurrock are calling on local people and their fellow colleagues to pursue the career

South Essex College: National Apprenticeship Week 2021

South Essex College is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week this week (8-14 Feb), promoting the training route, students and industries involved in the sector. The week...

Riverside Community Big Local deliver 20 new Chromebooks to Thameside Primary school.

CHILDREN at Thameside Primary School were thrilled to receive 20 brand new Chromebooks from the Riverside Community Big Local.

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