Star Students Bask in College’s Awards Ceremony
Cambridge Regional College held its 11th annual Festival of Achievement on Tuesday 23 June 2009 in the College's newly built sports hall.
The awards ceremony is the highlight of the College's calendar, and celebrated the successes and achievements of students across the whole College. Chris Paveley, Chairman of the Learning Skills Council for the Eastern Region and Chairman of the Uniter group, was guest speaker at the event and presented awards to successful students.
The Festival of Achievement is an opportunity for the College to recognise and celebrate the extensive achievements of students for their hard work and effort over the past year. Around 90 full and part-time students were presented with certificates and prizes during the ceremony.
Students are nominated for the awards by their tutors and put forward for selection by a panel of judges. Winners of individual Academy Awards are then put forward for the prestigious “Full Time Learner of the Year” and “Part Time Learner of the Year” prizes. This year the “Aaron Cook Memorial Award for Endeavour” was presented in memory of our Student Governor who sadly passed away earlier this year.
Principal of Cambridge Regional College, Rick Dearing said, “Cambridge Regional College is a true learning organisation, committed to providing the best possible quality of learning for all. We week to nurture a culture of achievement, in which students experiences are valued and their skills and progress celebrated. The awards presented are a reflection of the many difference levels of achievement by students in developing a wide range of skills and gaining qualifications. Our award winners represent full-time, part-time, group, international and apprenticeship categories from all areas”.
Guest Speaker - Chris Paveley
Chris Paveley is the Chairman of the Uniter Group, One of Britain's largest national ICT support companies based in Billericay Essex, with staff working throughout the country.
He started work as an apprentice in West Thurrock Power Station and having completed his indentures went on to continue his training and work in Japan for the NEC Corporation, where he developed his open and consultative management style.
On his return to the UK in 1983 Chris started his own IT maintenance company called FLS (later Uniter). In 1997 he joined the DTI ‘Wings’ Project mentoring young entrepreneurs and at the same time became interested in training and the effect it has on economic development.
In1998 he joined the board of the Essex TEC, becoming the Chair in 2000. He joined the Essex LSC at its inception and became Chair in 2003. Chris has just completed his six year term as a Board Member of The East of England Development Agency and the Thames Gateway South Essex Partnership where he was the Skills Champion.
He currently holds non-executive directorships on the Thurrock Urban Development Corporation The East of England LSC Regional Board and was the Chair of the Basildon LSP. His is also a member of the Tomlinson Committee 14/19 implementation working group. He holds numerous non-executive directorships in the private sector.
Chris has recently been appointed Chair of the new visual arts facility in Colchester called Firstsite, a £19million investment of the Arts Council, the RDA and local councils. Through his work with Uniter and lately Firstsite Chris has been heavily involved in Train to Gain and its pilot “Profit from Learning”, Apprentices and the new Creative Partnership schemes.
This year’s ceremony has been generously supported by local and national organisations such as;
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LCC Support Services
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We are the proud winners of the prestigious Golden Services Award for the Best Cleaned Premises in the Educational Sector for our partnership with Cambridge Regional College.
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City and Guilds
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Coulson Building Group
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As a result, we are able to play a full part in supporting our local and regional economies and provide traditional craft skills that meet the needs of a modern building industry. For more information please contact us on 01223 423800 or visit our website www.coulson.co.uk
CBS Office Solutions
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IKON
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