East Durham College

East Durham College is a further education college delivering apprenticeships and technical training across three campuses in County Durham, with provision that supports both new entrants and existing employees. The college offers apprenticeships in a wide range of sectors, including construction, land-based services engineering, arboriculture and other vocational areas, working closely with regional employers to create real-work training opportunities and bespoke apprenticeship solutions. At its Houghall Campus, the college provides land-based and agricultural programmes and has expanded its apprenticeship offer to include areas such as land-based service engineering and tree surgery, developed in partnership with local tree surgery companies and agricultural businesses. Employers can access a fully managed apprenticeship service, with the apprenticeship team helping to design programmes around business needs and providing advice on the most suitable apprenticeship pathways. Alongside apprenticeships, East Durham College delivers T Levels, higher education foundation-level programmes in partnership with universities, and a substantial range of adult short courses aimed at workforce development and upskilling for those already in employment. The college positions itself as a leading provider of adult further education in County Durham and offers workforce development both on campus and directly in the workplace.