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Nikki in Brick workshop
News
17th April 2024

Secretary of State for Education Appoints College Principal for CITB Board Role

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has welcomed five new voluntary trustees through appointments made by the secretary of state for education.

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Davey Wallace at Awards Ceremony
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12th March 2024

College Degree Apprentice Wins Global Civil Engineering Medal

Davey Wallace, a BAM Nuttall Level 6 Civil Engineering Site Management Degree Apprentice at EKFB, was announced winner of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) 2024 Jean Venables Medal.

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student in library on laptop
News
20th February 2024

College Collaborates with National Software Supplier to Bring New Educational Platform to Market

Leeds College of Building and leading technology firm Collsys have joined forces to pioneer a new software package for the further education sector.

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Tools donated by Legal & General
News
1st February 2024

Leeds College of Building Overwhelmed by Generous Construction Crafts Donation

Teaching staff at Leeds College of Building are elated after receiving eleven articulated trailers of equipment donated by Legal & General.

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Zara with presitgous Plaisterers award
News
7th December 2023

Apprentice Zara Wins National ‘Apprentice of the Year’ Trophy

A Leeds College of Building apprentice has won the prestigious ‘Interior Systems Apprentice of the Year’ title at The Training Awards 2023.

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Newton with Skillbuild trophy and lecturers Mark Sims and Steve Edwards
News
5th December 2023

Leeds College of Building Plasterer Wins National SkillBuild Competition

Leeds College of Building is celebrating after three students took podium positions at the SkillBuild National Final 2023 - the largest multi-trade skills competition in the UK.

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CIOB award winners
News
4th December 2023

All-Female Team Win CIOB West Yorkshire Student Challenge

Congratulations to the all-female Leeds College of Building team who won this year’s Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) West Yorkshire Student Challenge.

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Matt Riley with award
News
22nd November 2023

Former Transport Planning Apprentice Triumphs at CIHT Annual Awards

A former Leeds College of Building Transport Planning Technician Apprentice is top of the class after winning a coveted regional award.

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Student preparing for Skillbuild finals
News
20th November 2023

Leeds College of Building Students Prepare for SkillBuild National Final

After more than 1,000 registrations and 17 regional heats, the top construction trainees from across the UK have been named as competitors at the SkillBuild National Final 2023.

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Nikki smiling in brick workshop
News
20th November 2023

Nikki Davis Appointed New Chair of West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges

The West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges has appointed Nikki Davis, CEO and Principal of Leeds College of Building as its new Chair.

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VR being used by person sat at desk
News
10th November 2023

West Yorkshire Colleges secure funding to accelerate digital innovation in education

West Yorkshire Colleges, including Leeds College of Building, have been successful in securing £6.9 million from the Department for Education to digitise teaching and learning in key sectors.

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Male student in plumbing workshop
News
8th November 2023

Leeds College of Building Hosts Construction Taster Day to Promote Lifelong Learning

Energy and regeneration specialist Equans hosted an interactive trades taster day at Leeds College of Building to promote exciting and varied construction careers.

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