Ten of the “best and most innovative” FE colleges have been announced as winners of this year’s prestigious Association of Colleges Beacon Awards. Edge is proud to sponsor the Beacon Award for Excellence in Real World Learning which seeks to recognise examples of practical teaching and learning that equips people with the skills that today’s global and digital economy demands. This is done through a broad and balanced curriculum, high quality training, engaging real world learning and rich relationships between education and employers.
This week Education Partnership North East was announced as the winner of this award for their transformative Cultural and Social Capital project.
This innovative programme opens the door for students in the challenging fields of Creative Arts, Performance, Computing, and Games to directly engage with leading employers. Filling a notable gap in employer engagement within these industries, the initiative provides students with firsthand experience in practical projects mirroring the challenges they may face in their future careers. With a broad array of employers participating, the project has successfully involved a significant number of students in a Cultural and Social Capital endeavour.
