Connecting Education and Industry at Chelmsford College Stakeholder Event

Chelmsford College was proud to host the Hair and Beauty category of the FEDEC (Federation of Essex Colleges) Inter-College Skills Competition on Tuesday 27th January. Some of the College’s talented hair and beauty learners joined learners from Colchester Institute and South Essex Colleges Group to showcase their skills and creativity.

The event was held as part of a week-long competition which brings together learners from Chelmsford College, Colchester Institute, South Essex Colleges Group, Harlow College and USP College to all compete in a variety of department areas. The competitions are held in a professional and supportive environments where learners demonstrate their talent and techniques in areas ranging from hair and beauty to engineering, plumbing, electrical and more.

Skills competitions such as this play an important role in helping learners build confidence and gain valuable experience. It was fantastic to see learners enjoying the hair and beauty challenge, supporting one another and taking pride in their work as they represented their Colleges.

Staff and judges praised the high standard of work on display and the positive attitude shown by all competitors. Events like the FEDEC Inter-College Skills Competition provide an important platform for learners to develop industry-ready skills while celebrating the talent within further education across Essex.

The competition continues throughout the week, with other curriculum areas hosted by different colleges, before all participants come together for the awards ceremony, hosted by USP College on Friday 30th January.

A huge congratulations to everyone who took part in the Hair and Beauty competition at Chelmsford College. Rebecca Leech, Director of Learner Experience and Essential Skills at Chelmsford College, helped organise the day and described it as "incredible" stating "I couldn’t be prouder to work with our outstanding Hair & Beauty department who brought today’s event to life. Their professionalism, creativity and commitment to showcasing learner talent never fail to inspire me. Days like this remind me why collaboration across departments is so powerful. When we bring our strengths together, we create opportunities where young people can truly shine."