Newcastle-under-Lyme College took part in the Social Enterprise Ambassadors' programme to enable them to identify opportunities to support the establishment of social enterprises both within the College, Stoke Enterprise Learning Partnership and communities within Staffordshire. Social enterprise is now firmly on the College's agenda.
Taking part in the Social Enterprise Ambassadors' Programme, Longden looked to increase collaboration between themselves as a learning and skills provider and the West Midlands social enterprise sector. Further, Longden wished to to build their capacity to create a Social Enterprise by refining the work that they do within the five Local Authorities to create self sustaining activities and contributing to a philosophy of doing more for less.
New College Nottingham developed a model of intervention and collaboration with young people (NEETs) to enable them to break out of the cycle of worklessness that dominates the Broxtowe estate.
This project aimed to develop the interpersonal skills of work-based apprentices in hairdressing, and build confidence and capability in professional employer-valued competencies through the use of interactive technology to consult with and advise clients.
