College Awarded for Community Work
City of Wolverhampton College has been recognised for its pioneering work in the community at a national awards ceremony.
The college picked up the Community and Social Cohesion award at the Leading the Learner Voice awards, which were held in London in July.
The award was presented to the college for its work outside the campus and its positive influence on the wider community, through programmes such as the Prince’s Trust and courses run out at community locations.
Principal Ian Millard said: “Improving community and social cohesion is a college priority, and we are delighted that judges recognised our efforts to support communities outside the college.
“This award is a credit to the depth and breadth of the activities we carry out and is tremendous news, not just for the college, but also for the city and the communities we serve.”
LSIS chair Dame Ruth Silver hailed the event as one of the “highlights of the year” while LSIS chief executive David Collins praised all those who had been nominated.
He said: “This thoroughly enjoyable evening recognised the excellence of the work being carried out in colleges and by providers.
“The Learner Voice is certainly coming across loud and clear and making a significant contribution to the development of the sector.
“There are some great stories coming out from up and down the country and some great winners!”
The awards, now in their fourth year, are hosted by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service and celebrate the best examples of provider, practitioner and learner leadership in recognising and promoting the learner voice.
