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Passing the Candle, Lighting the Torch

Our Principal, Darren Hankey, often reflects on and recites these words from Irish playwright and George Bernard Shaw: "Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations." This philosophy finds its perfect expression in this story of Steve Sowerby and Cameron Wren. After 34 years of teaching, Steve is retiring, and his former student Cameron is stepping into his role as a lecturer. It’s a tale of mentorship, dedication, and continuity, and epitome of our mission to transform lives,

Building a Cleaner Future

We were proud to host a landmark event, marking a significant step in our region's journey towards a clean energy future. We welcomed over 150 representatives from local, regional, national, and international organisations, all eager to learn about the exciting opportunities presented by X-energy's proposed nuclear new build project in Hartlepool. Organised by X-energy and Cavendish Nuclear, the event aimed to showcase how businesses from across Teesside and the UK can support the multi-billion pound project, which plans to build a fleet of advanced modular nuclear reactors (AMRs) in our area.

Health Academy Launch

We are proud to be a partner in the newly launched Health and Social Care Academy, a transformative initiative designed to prepare a future-ready workforce for one of the most vital sectors. The Health and Social Care Academy, developed in collaboration with NHS Trusts and key educational partners, including Hartlepool College, aims to address the critical skills shortage in health and social care by offering a tailored curriculum that combines academic learning with real-world experience.

Excellence in Further and Higher Education to transform students' lives

Welcome to the Hartlepool College of Further Education website. Here you can search for courses, get support and find out what’s happening. Whatever your reason for coming to college, we can help transform your life. Start your journey now…

At 79 years young, James Cockburn was sick of looking at four walls at home so had a look through the College’s prospectus in August to see if there was anything that would appeal to him and hopefully, he could learn a new skill.

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Whatever course you choose, you'll get the highest level of training from specialist tutors, benefiting from their knowledge and experience of working not just in education but also in industry.