Our mission is to play a leading role for East Kent in developing the economic and social prosperity of the diverse communities we serve.
    The perks of being an EKC Training Student
      21 October 2025
    
  
      In this blog, we explore the many perks of being an EKC training student.
    
    
    
      
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    EKC Training apprentices celebrate at Kent and Medway Apprentice Graduation 2025
      16 October 2025
    
  
      Apprentices from EKC Training have celebrated their achievements in style, at the Kent and Medway Apprentice Graduation Ceremony 2025. 
    
    
    
      
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      Students celebrate 200 years of Rail Engineering at the East Kent Railway heritage site
      9 October 2025
    
  
      Rail Engineering Track Maintenance students worked with Network Rail to complete essential maintenance tasks at the East Kent Railway heritage site. 
    
    
    
      
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    From student to apprentice: Callum’s journey in Plumbing and Domestic Heating
      25 September 2025
    
  
      Callum, who began his plumbing journey at EKC Dover College as a full-time student before securing an apprenticeship with ESS (Energy Saving Specialist), a local plumbing firm run by Billy Roberts and Nick Arnold. 
    
    
    
      
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    Why Should an Employer Consider Hiring an Apprentice?
      23 September 2025
    
  
      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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    What Happens at our Training Centres
      8 September 2025
    
  
      EKC Training’s centres across East Kent provide a perfect setting for you to meet your goals. With learning options that work around you, you can stud
    
    
    
      
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    Why adult learning is different to a traditional school environment
      3 September 2025
    
  
      We spoke with Katie, an Adult Training Lecturer at EKC Training Thanet Centre, about how they create a supportive environment for learners.
    
    
    
      
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    Studying at Hersden – John Graterol, Bricklaying and Plastering
      26 August 2025
    
  
      We caught up with John at our EKC Construction Training Centre to hear how he’s tackled both Bricklaying and Plastering.
    
    
    
      
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    Staff Spotlight – Kurtis Watson, Lecturer with EKC Training
      13 August 2025
    
  
      Kurtis Watson is one of our Lecturers at EKC Training, who focuses on our ‘Get Into’ courses. Learn more in our blog.
    
    
    
      
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