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Building the way to the future
Sussex Downs College is taking a major step forward with the launch of a new training facility to support the work of the energy and utilities sector together with construction. The launch event took place on Wednesday 7 July...
Hastings welcomes more training space for school cooks & students
William Parker Sports College’s School FEAST Training Kitchen and new Food Technology Facilities were officially opened by actress Nina Wadia
Serving up self-esteem in Surrey, Thames Valley and East Sussex with Personal Best
Since May 2009, adult learners in Surrey and the Thames Valley have been participating in the Personal Best Programme...
National minimum wage – exemption for apprentices
The Government has announced its acceptance of the Low Pay Commission’s (LPC) recommendations concerning Apprenticeships pay...
Job Shop @ Sussex Downs College
Job Shop is a new service at Sussex Downs College enabling employers to promote job openings and work experience opportunities to thousands of students of all ages attending the Eastbourne, Lewes, Newhaven, Uckfield and Hailsham campuses...
ILM Team Leading & First Line Management Courses
Sussex Downs College has places available on the following ILM courses...
The Future Jobs Fund
The Future Jobs Fund is a government scheme aimed at giving paid work placements and training for 18 to 24 year olds. It is an opportunity to undertake invaluable qualifications and courses whilst earning...
Creative & Cultural Apprenticeships now available through Sussex Downs College
Sussex Downs College is the only approved provider in the South East offering all six Creative Apprenticeship Pathways...
Are you keen to develop a career in the Retail Sector?
Sussex Downs College has put together a specially designed programme to help you get a foot on the ladder. The SDC Retail Apprentice Course will give you a thorough grounding, aimed to help make you more employable...
Survey highlights inadequate training for line managers
A recent survey has identified that line mangers are being asked to perform challenging people management tasks without the relevant training...
A Professional Development Opportunity for those working in sports, fitness and coaching settings
If you would like to add skills to your portfolio please consider one of our new short courses at degree level...
Apprenticeship Grants for Employers of apprentices aged 16 to 24
The European Social Fund will provide up to 1,025 Apprenticeship Grants to employers in the South East to employ apprentices aged 16 – 24 years...
Sussex Downs College is seeking the views of businesses in our area
We are currently formulating a bid for a project to combine free business coaching with business improvement techniques to support local businesses move forward from the recession. With this in mind we would like to ask you to complete a short questionnaire...
Your Chance to become a London 2012 Games Volunteer!
Personal Best helps individuals gain a national qualification as well as boosting confidence through work experience...
Sussex Learner of the Year
Paula Bean, who works at Age Concern in Brighton. has been crowned the Train to Gain Sussex Learner of the Year sponsored by FE Sussex...
Peacehaven company, Screen Solutions, invest in staff training
Screen Solutions from Peacehaven is not only the largest independent office screen manufacturer in Europe, it has taken the lead in developing and training its staff over recent years despite the difficult economic climate...
Newly qualified staff celebrate at Raystede Centre
Eight learners received their certificates of achievement for the NVQ Level 2 qualifications in Team Leading at Raystede Centre for animal welfare...
CISCO & ILEX Courses
Available at Sussex Downs College...
NVQ Success at Wyevale
Darren Pillar was the first person in his company to do an Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) course at Sussex Downs College...
The Endorphin Effect
Do you ever wonder why you feel better after a long run or a good laugh? It's not just because you've relieved exercise guilt or heard an absolute knee-slapper...
Sussex Central YMCA offer jobs and training for young people
Sussex Central YMCA have teamed up with Sussex Downs College to make a real difference to young people in Brighton and Hove...
Learning Please at Cheese Please
Cheese Please is not only a fantastic cheese shop in Lewes, its proprietor Fiona Kay is well on the way to completing her certificate in First Line Management from the Institute of Leadership and Management with Sussex Downs College...
Apprenticeship Week 2010 at Sussex Downs College
Hilary Morgan-Jones, Head of Employability picked up a spray gun as a Paint and Body work apprentice with Level 3 apprentices Dan Heasman and Lomax Challen–Hoad...
A Professional Development Opportunity for complementary health practitioners
Sussex Downs College runs a very successful foundation degree in complementary health in partnership with the University of Brighton and has developed short courses at degree level for health care professionals...
Learners’ help the fight against cancer on the High Street
The Cancer Research UK shop in Shoreham is a hive of learning activity, spearheaded by manager Shirley Thorpe...
Sussex Downs College awarded Training Quality Standard
Sussex Downs College has been officially recognised as one of the best organisations in the country at delivering training solutions for employers...
