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Exciting things are happening at South West Durham Training everyday! Keep track of the latest happenings here.

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Minister meets apprentices at training centre visit

The vital importance of apprenticeships to the region’s engineering and manufacturing sectors was stressed today during a Ministerial visit to South West Durham Training.

Former star apprentice returns to teach at college training centre

News Article • Added 22 Weeks Ago

A former award-winning apprentice has returned to her former college to pass on 25 years of industry experience to young engineers.

COVID 19 January 2022 Update

News Article • Added 25 Weeks Ago

Arrangements for return to South West Durham Training week beginning Tuesday, January 4th

National lockdown: arrangements for learning from Tuesday January 5

News Article • Added 77 Weeks Ago

Important announcement for the attention of all students, parents/carers and employers

UPDATE: Changes to the start of Spring term

News Article • Added 78 Weeks Ago

Remote learning at South West Durham Training: Monday January 4 to Friday January 15

Changes to the start of the Spring term 2021

News Article • Added 79 Weeks Ago

A message from the Chief Executive about changes to the start of the Spring term in January.

Christmas and New Year 2020/21

News Article • Added 80 Weeks Ago

Information about the closure of the college over the festive period.

Up to £3,000 on offer to firms taking on new apprentices

News Article • Added 80 Weeks Ago

Businesses are being urged to take advantage of a Government funding offer which could see them qualify for up to £3,000 if they hire a new apprentice in the next three months.

New apprenticeship starts up nearly a third at South West Durham Training

News Article • Added 86 Weeks Ago

The excellent news for South West Durham Training coincides with the launch of a national campaign today promoting engineering to young people.

Apprentice Case Studies

News Article • Added 124 Weeks Ago

Apprentices from Husqvarna, Inovyn ChlorVinyls Ltd, Mill Masters International and CA Group talk about how SWDT has helped them build their confidence and given them the skills they need for a career in the engineering sector.

Bishop praises graduates at Durham Cathedral ceremony

News Article • Added 128 Weeks Ago

The Bishop of Durham congratulated nearly 100 higher education students for their success at Bishop Auckland College and SWDT's showcase graduation ceremony at Durham Cathedral last night.

Employers’ fair is a huge success!

News Article • Added 128 Weeks Ago

Blue chip engineering and manufacturing firms joined schools and talented students and graduates at an Employers’ Fair held at South West Durham Training.