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‘We are addressing critical skills shortages’: East Anglian educator Laraine Moody honoured for contribution to UK manufacturing

Laraine Moody, Executive Group Principal of Eastern Education Group’s University & Professional Development Centre (UPDC), is being recognised as part of 130 professionals whose achievements, innovation, influence, and leadership are helping to shape the future of UK manufacturing. The Make…

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students in the Gene Haas Foundation Centre in Bury St Edmunds with their tutor Derek - reflecting on the importance of National Manufacturing Day

Eastern Education Group backs National Manufacturing Day

It also announces that numbers of manufacturing apprentices rise by almost 20% in 12 months during campaign Current apprentice says he loves the industry as ‘engineering runs the world’ Eastern Education Group celebrated National Manufacturing Day by announcing that it…

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VIPs visited Cambridge Science Centre in Wisbech on Thursday 16 July

Mayoral visit to Cambridge Science Centre in Wisbech highlights the importance of awe-inspiring science in nurturing the region’s young talent

Cambridge Science Centre in Wisbech welcomed VIPs – including Paul Bristow, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority – to their home at the Horsefair Shopping Centre on Thursday, for an ‘Opening Fenland Opportunities’ event highlighting the critical importance of…

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Nikos Savvas speaking at the event

Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC) East of England brings together more than 250 construction educators for landmark professional development event

The Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC) East of England recently hosted one of the region’s largest construction education Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events, bringing together more than 250 lecturers, curriculum leaders, managers and support staff from colleges across the East…

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Construction ambassador programme

Building Future Skills: Construction East and CTEC Launch Impact Ambassador Pilot Programme

Construction East, in partnership with CTEC, is proud to launch the Impact Ambassador Programme, a flagship initiative designed to strengthen construction skills, inspire future talent, and embed meaningful industry engagement within technical education across the East of England. The programme…

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Representatives from Eastern Education Group, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils and Stowupland High School by the sim van

College helps bring careers to life thanks to council link up with new construction simulator van

New simulator van transports students to virtual job world via immersive experiences. A college and a council have linked up to create a series of immersive experiences for young people to help inspire their future careers. Thanks to a £100,000…

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More jobs and skills as Suffolk ramps up energy-sector training

More training routes and apprenticeships are being opened up as Suffolk expands its Energy Readiness Programme More training routes and apprenticeships are being opened up as Suffolk expands its Energy Readiness Programme, helping residents gain energy-sector skills and supporting employers…

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Andrew Ward and Kathy Looman from Gene Haas with Laraine Moody (Eastern Education Group) and Warren Thomas - CEO of Gloucestershire Engineeriing Training at ceremony

Eastern Education Group links up with Gene Haas Foundation to manufacture bright future for local talent

Partnership sees new training centre open in Bury St Edmunds Eastern Education Group opened a unique manufacturing centre for the Eastern Region thanks to a link up with the Gene Haas Foundation this week. The building is situated inside the…

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Laura Herrara-Muartin from Cambridge won the Green Impact Apprenticeship Award - photos by Eastern Education Group

An inspirational apprentice from Cambridge won the top gong at an annual ceremony held in Bury St Edmunds

Laura Herrera-Martin, 44, scooped the Apprentice of the Year award during the Eastern Education Group 2026 Apprenticeship Awards. The occasion place in Edmunds Restaurant and Laura – who is studying a Level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship alongside her role…

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