Case Studies
Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough College is a major further and higher education provider in the Tees Valley, offering a broad range of full-time and part-time courses that span vocational qualifications, apprenticeships, A Levels and higher education opportunities. Located on a state-of-the-art £120 million campus in Middlesbrough, the College serves a diverse local and regional community with a focus on skills, employability and personal development. It supports learners from entry level through to advanced study and works closely with employers to prepare students for careers and progression to higher education.
The Challenge
The Engineering department at Middlesbrough College identified a growing gap between students’ technical ability and their readiness for life and work beyond college. While learners were progressing academically, there were challenges around engagement, confidence, communication, and the development of essential soft skills needed for employment and progression. The College wanted a solution that complemented the existing curriculum without adding pressure to teaching staff.
The Approach
We worked in close partnership with the Engineering team to embed a series of targeted workshops directly into the course timetable. Rather than delivering one-off sessions, we became an integrated part of the learning experience over a three-month period, aligning content with the realities students would face after college and reinforcing key life skills alongside technical learning.
What We Delivered
A snapshopt of what was provided:
10 interactive workshops delivered over 3 monthsEngagement with approximately 300 engineering students
Sessions focused on:
- Communication and confidence
- Personal responsibility and self-management
- Workplace readiness and professional behaviours
- Motivation, mindset, and long-term goal setting
Delivery designed to complement existing teaching and support staff, not replace it.
What They Said
What the Institution Said
Impact
Location
Institution Location
- Tees Valley, United Kingdom
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