Frankie Griffiths,16 and Alex Ketteridge, 17, both former Harlow College Engineering students, have been making great names for themselves, after being snapped up by prestigious engineering company Smiths (Harlow) Ltd, only 8 weeks into a 12 week industry placement – something that has never happened before.

NCTJ students with Nikki centre

BBC Look East Editor Nikki O’Donnell told Harlow College journalism students they have an important role to play in shaping the future of the media industry.

At the end of January, Harlow College hosted the South East Regional Final of the F1 in Schools Challenge.

Stansted Airport College held a ground breaking Girls Only engineering event on Wednesday 27 February.

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Journalism professional Ann Mroz spoke to Passmores Academy students about her experience as a journalist on Friday 22 March.

Harlow College were pleased to work with Essex Police as part of Operation Sceptre – a week long initiative involving all 44 forces in England and Wales that supports weapon searches and raises awareness of the dangers of carrying knives and bladed articles.

Ofsted have recognised the continued success of Harlow College by once again rating them as good. A "clear vision and high ambitions for learners" has helped secure a 'good' grade across all judgement areas during the recent full inspection carried out across the College’s main campus as well as the newly opened Stansted Airport College and adult learning hub based in the town centre. 

Apprenticeships and Skills Minister, Anne Milton (centre, left) with Karen Spencer, Principal of Harlow College and Engineering apprentices at the Harlow Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Centre

Anne Milton, Minister of State for Apprenticeships and Skills, visited Harlow College on Thursday 7 February, taking a tour of the Harlow Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Centre (HAMEC) before meeting key employers from London Stansted Airport as well as College staff and apprentices.