AoC President David Collins talks construction in his first ever column for FE News
I don’t suppose that there is anyone currently running a college who has not at some time or other had cause to employ a builder.…
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Army seeks to build on partnership with FE colleges
Major Anthony Liddell, of the army’s recruitment group, has spoken about the growing partnership between the armed forces and Further Education colleges across the country.…
We must learn from the mistakes of previous recessions, warns AoC President
Dr David Collins, the first President of the Association of Colleges, has called for innovative solutions to tackle difficulties colleges now face in the present…
Eight million eager to develop skills, says research from the first ever Colleges Week
According to research, commissioned as part of the first ever Colleges Week event, more than eight million adults are eager to develop new skills or…
College lecturers accept 3.2% pay offer from AoC
College lecturers have agreed to a 3.2% pay offer for this academic year in a ballot that closed today. In a ballot that closed today,…
AOC reveals up to 75 per cent of students are still waiting for EMA
David Collins, president of the Association of Colleges, has revealed that up to 75 per cent of the poorest students in England have yet to…
AoC publication highlights colleges which are adopting green practices.
Colleges which are leading the way in “going green” are showcased in a brochure launched today. The Association of Colleges is using the publication to…
LSC & AoC seeking nominations for College Finance Director of the Year
“ The Learning and Skills Council is calling for nominations for its College Finance Director of the Year award. Philip Lloyd, National Director of Finance…
AoC and Skills for Business announce new alliance which unites supply and demand of education and t
The Association of Colleges (AoC) and Skills for Business have joined forces to deliver a “demand-led” approach to workforce training. It is hoped that the…
FE News speaks to David Collins about his new appointment as the AoCs inaugural president.
Dr David Collins, Principal of South Cheshire College, was elected as the first president of the AoC last week. The creation of a presidential role…