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As students return to college, we are welcoming the new academic year with a fresh new look. Across our four local colleges, our new brand is bringing a renewed sense of identity as we look ahead to an exciting year of learning, growth and opportunity.

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Two of our Engineering students are in the running for a place at the WorldSkills UK National Finals after impressing judges in one of the country's leading Industry 4.0 skills competitions.

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North Kent College will adopt the public-facing identity North Kent Colleges Group (NKC Group) from September 2026, formalising its evolution into a multi-college organisation and the continued commitment to serving our communities across North and West Kent.

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Catering students showed the calibre of their training at a London industry event, in front of leading chefs and hospitality employers looking for their next hires.

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A North Kent College student has secured a place in the national qualifying heats of SkillPLUMB 2026, one of the UK’s leading competitions for plumbing students and apprentices.

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Staff from North Kent College have been recognised at this year’s Kent Education Awards, celebrating the outstanding contribution educators and support staff make across Kent and Medway.

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A Level 2 Hairdressing student has been named Lee Stafford Education Student of the Year 2026, and we are also celebrating a series of additional award successes across the national competition.

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The South East Construction Technical Excellence College (SECTEC) was formally launched at a Westminster reception on 30 April 2026, hosted by Lord Knight of Weymouth (Jim Knight) and supported by Policy Connect.

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Two students from North Kent College have secured places in the regional heats of the highly competitive WorldSkills UK Competition 2026.

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