Bradford College’s Fire Security & Alarms Apprentices are set to benefit from £3,500 worth of industry-standard fire and security equipment, thanks to a growing partnership with Checkmate Fire. Checkmate Fire, one of the UK’s independent fire safety businesses, and their generous donation will support the training and development of the College’s apprentices. The donation includes […]
A previously unused area of Bradford College has been transformed into a vibrant wellbeing garden, thanks to the vision and hard work of some of our T Level in Design, Surveying & planning for Construction students working alongside construction partner Morgan Sindall. The initiative has reimagined an unloved space as a calm, biodiverse environment designed […]
A 10-year partnership between Bradford College and BDCU Credit Union has transformed careers, strengthened communities, and demonstrated the lasting value of apprenticeships in West Yorkshire. Over the past decade, Bradford College and BDCU have worked together to develop local talent through high-quality apprenticeship opportunities, helping individuals build successful careers while supporting the continued growth of […]
An established partnership between BDCU Credit Union and Bradford College resulted in several big wins at the annual West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2026. At a glittering ceremony at the Cedar Court Hotel in Bradford, BDCU won the ‘SME Employer of the Year’ award. Employee Ariba Matloob also won ‘Advanced Apprentice of the Year.’ Bradford College […]
We are proud to recognise the outstanding contributions of our staff volunteers as part of National Volunteer Week, highlighting the positive impact they make both within the College and across the wider community. Volunteering plays a vital role in strengthening communities, and colleagues across the College continue to dedicate their time, skills and passion to […]
A Celebration of Culture and Community Bradford College’s Students’ Union recently hosted its annual Culture Day, welcoming students, staff and visitors to a vibrant celebration of diversity, inclusion and community. The event showcased a wide range of cultural backgrounds represented across the college and provided students with the opportunity to express their heritage in a […]
Bradford College, in partnership with BBC Radio Leeds, has this week launched ‘Bradford 20 Under 25’ — a search to uncover the city’s most inspiring young people. Designed to shine a spotlight on the city’s next generation of changemakers, the competition will celebrate 20 exceptional trailblazers aged 16–25 who are already making a real impact […]
Bradford College has been named ‘Apprenticeship Provider of the Year’ at the National Apprenticeship & Training Awards 2026. Announced at the Apprenticeships and Training Conference gala dinner and awards evening at the ACC Liverpool on 3 March, the award recognises a provider that specialises in delivering apprenticeships and has achieved outstanding results. Bradford College was […]
To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2026, Bradford College proudly celebrated the outstanding achievements of its apprentices at its annual Star Awards, recognising those who go above and beyond in their training and workplaces. The event, hosted at Cedar Court Hotel and sponsored by employer partner CBRE, brought together students, staff, families and employers to celebrate Success, Tenacity, Ambition and Resilience (STAR) across the […]
