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Project Presentation Day 2025 at Hartlepool College

Engineering Talent on Full Display

Engineering excellence took centre stage at Hartlepool College of Further Education on Tuesday, 7th May, as almost 150 apprentices from the School of Engineering showcased the results of their year-long projects. Problem-solving, creative thinking, and project management are embedded into all our engineering programmes, but this was the moment for our Level 3 and Level 4 apprentices to shine.
Ian Clark and Graeme Lee on the touchline at Spennymoor Town FC

Taking College Pride to Wembley

Here at Hartlepool College, we take pride in the achievements of our staff - both inside and outside the classroom. This weekend, our Head of High-Performance Sport, Ian Clark, is heading to Wembley Stadium with dreams of returning to College with a winner’s medal to inspire the next generation.
Left to Right: Danny Bell (Applebridge Academy coordinator), Justin Bird (Head of School Construction at HCFE) and Caitlin Towers (Lecturer in Construction and the Built Environment at HCFE) with T-Level students at Hartlepool College of Further Education

Strengthening skills through partnership

A proud partnership between Hartlepool College of Further Education and Applebridge Family has provided three T-Level students with invaluable work experience opportunities. The wider ongoing and longstanding approach linking industry and education has helped the next generation of skilled construction professionals for a number of years now.

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…

James Colburn (79) with Candle holder

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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Hartlepool Apprentice Makes a Splash

Natalie Waistell at Hartlepool College of Further Education. Picture: HCFE At Hartlepool College of Further...
Posted 11 Jun
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Student Peter Gale kicks towards MMA dreams

Peter Gale, a promising kickboxer from Hartlepool, is setting his sights on a glorious summer by clinching...
Posted 09 Jun
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Hartlepool College's Caitlin Eastwood to represent Team GB in Slovakia

A talented young artist and athlete from Hartlepool is preparing to make her mark on the international stage this...
Posted 28 May
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Engineering Talent on Full Display

Guests and employers, getting the insights on the projects by Gestamp Apprentices. Credit: HCFE Engineering...
Posted 08 May

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26 Jun

Hartlepool Literacy Taskforce: Business Partnership Launch Event

Join our business sub-group launch event on 26th June and be part of a movement that strengthens both our...
Posted 10 Jun
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