St Neots Citizen Hub recognised in national Enginuity Awards

The Citizen Hub in St Neots was a finalists in this year’s national Enginuity Skills Awards, for which Cambridge Regional College is a supportive partner.

The Citizen Hub was nominated under the New Talent Inspiration Programme of the Year category, for the work it does to successfully connect local communities with skills development and job opportunities in engineering and manufacturing through a collaborative, community-led approach. Creating a sustainable talent pipeline, this initiative has gained national recognition for its impact and is delivered through a partnership with the St Neots Initiative, Inspire 2 Ignite, Cambridge Regional College and The Bedford College Group.

The Enginuity Skills Awards, held on Thursday 3^rd July 2025, celebrates the teams and individuals who inspire and empower the next generation of talent in the engineering and manufacturing sector, fostering a culture of innovation, diversity, and collaboration.

Kate Da Costa, Deputy Principal – Curriculum Development, said: “We’re delighted to see the Citizen Hub recognised at this year’s Enginuity Awards. We’re proud to support this innovative approach to the jobs and skills shortages through our supportive partnership, delivering adult training programmes and offering advice through an on-site presence each week.

“This is a testament to all the work Alex Hughes, Katy Davies and the rest of the team have put in to the Hub so far to support the St Neots community.”

The Citizen Hub is a space for opportunity, connection, and growth, with a wide range of services from debt advice to job boards on offer – and all without the stigma and coldness offered by a traditional job centre.

It offers workshops, 1:1 support, events, access to a growing network of local partners, as well as adult training programmes offered by CRC.