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Five Reasons to Upskill with EKC Ashford College

23 February 2026
From Access to Higher Education and Hair and Beauty courses to Finance and Computing courses, we deliver practical, industry-focused training that makes a real difference in the workplace.
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More Than Just a Competition: What Is KFE4Skills?

13 February 2026
If you’ve walked through the halls of a College in Kent and Medway recently, you’ve probably heard people talking about KFE4Skills. It’s one of the biggest events in the Kent Further Education calendar but it’s much more than a competition. It celebrates talent, showcases skills, and helps students take confident steps toward their future careers.
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Why Should an Employer Consider Hiring an Apprentice?

8 February 2026
Apprenticeships give employers the chance to shape and develop future talent, all while strengthening their own workforce. So why should Engineering, Manufacturing, and Automotive businesses consider taking this step?
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Apprenticeships Frequently Asked Questions

8 February 2026
Wondering where to start with apprenticeships? We have put together some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to hopefully answer all your questions.
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From College to career: your future in Plumbing

29 January 2026
Whether you want to work on building sites, in homes, or eventually run your own business. Plumbing provides a rewarding and practical career path.
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Gain skills in the Music industry with this Adult course

21 January 2026
EKC Ashford College offers a 12-week course for adults that is essential for anyone looking to gain skills to make music professionally.
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What we love about Computing at EKC Ashford College

19 January 2026
We spoke to three students, Shasa, Ster and Ethan, about how they’ve found studying Computing, what they’ve loved, and what they hope to do next.
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Music students thrive at EKC Ashford College

14 January 2026
Discover Ashford’s live music scene and hear from Level 3 Music Performance and Production students Luke and Harry.
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From shy 16-year-old to a thriving university student: Meet our alumna Chandrika

9 January 2026
Alumna, Chandrika, started College as a shy 16-year-old and is now a confident young woman thriving at university. Read on to hear her story.
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Our mission is to play a leading role for East Kent in developing the economic and social prosperity of the diverse communities we serve.