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New hospitality and catering facilities at Waltham Forest College with grant funding from the Greater London Authority
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has awarded a grant of £200,000, made available by the London Economic Action Partnership (LEAP), to support skills development at Waltham Forest College. This will help fund a £439,000 project to create new hospitality and catering training facilities. These facilities will further boost the increasing numbers and success of students and apprentices at the College.
Community Waltham Forest teamed up with Waltham Forest College to organise a Volunteering Fair for students and local residents.
The fair took place at the College on 08 February and was well attended with nearly 200 participating. Students and residents had the opportunity to find out about a wealth of opportunities for them to undertake worthwhile volunteering in the London Borough of Waltham Forest.
The WFC Book Club had its first session on Thursday 8 Feb 2018, in the LRC Pod! There was a fierce debate regarding if the Harry Potter books or films are better. What do you think? Next session will be discussing the first 6 chapters of The Philosopher's Stone. Those interested are encouraged to read the chapters before coming to the session. All students (and staff) are welcome to attend. Next session will take place on Thursday 22 February, 12.30 - 1.30pm in the LRC.
Young people across the borough attended the first Youth Summit hosted by Mayor Cllr Yemi Osho at Waltham Forest College on Thursday 1 February 2018.
The summit was a youth-led event which offered a platform for students to come together with their peers to discuss the key issues and challenges that impact their lives and to explore solutions. It was organised by the Youth Mayors Team, the council Youth engagement team and the Mayor's office with the Inspire programme.
Waltham Forest College Prince's Trust Team Programme on track to double numbers of vulnerable young people's impacted.
The Prince's Trust's assessors judged the College's programme as ' good with outstanding features' in November 2017.
Unemployed 18 to 24-year-olds, some with mental health and learning difficulties, go through the College's Employment, Teamwork and Community Skills programme to improve their career and further education prospects.
Artist Hilary Powell met with Waltham Forest College's Art and Design students and introduced the exciting Walthamstow Arts Project, BANK JOB.
The project raises questions about the world of money and debt and takes place in a converted mock bank on Hoe Street, Walthamstow.
'Inspiring' college students were awarded by Leyton Orient Trust for their commitment, positive approach to learning, attendance and being good role models.
Youngsters studying for diplomas in sport on the trust's College Study Programme delivered in partnership with Waltham Forest College were recognised for their achievements at a recent ceremony.
Young people in Waltham Forest have been given the opportunity to improve their digital skills and meet some of the world's biggest potential employers including Apple, Google and Amazon.
40 participants from the borough took advantage of training at the Techcamp event at Waltham Forest College - organised by Waltham Forest Council and delivered by Trax Training CIC. Subjects covered by leading professionals included the latest digital trends, best industry practice and advice on how digital skills can help job-seekers stand out in the job market.
Waltham Forest College's new STEM Centre celebrated its official opening by Jules Pipe, Deputy Mayor of London, at Tuesday evening's launch event.
This spectacular event was hosted in the STEM Centre. Local employers, education providers, Governors, stakeholders and local dignitaries joined the celebration.
