South Hampshire College Group has been officially awarded with ‘Highly Commended’ status in the 2024 Digital Education Awards.
This international recognition is for the exceptional progress the organisation has made this year in digital industries through leading a variety of successful initiatives. These include the mobile technology roadshow TECH:TRUCK, the brand new Digital Training Vessel, and the community-focused South Coast Institute of Technology, which brings together further education and higher education providers from across Hampshire. The accolade also acknowledges the organisation’s commitment to community impact, diversity, and technology-driven learning, addressing local needs and reducing skills gaps.
Naomi Smith, Local Skills Improvement Fund Programme Director at South Hampshire College Group, commented: “We are delighted to receive this Highly Commended recognition for our digital breakthroughs this year as an organisation. TECH:TRUCK has grown to become one of the most popular attractions in the Solent’s education sector, introducing exciting new technical education technologies to young people and helping them identify career pathways in our LSIP-identified priority sectors, including Creative Arts, Health and Social Care, Engineering and Manufacturing, Marine Engineering and Net Zero technologies. As we continue to embrace the innovation ecosystem, through initiatives such as our state-of-the-art Digital Training Vessel (DTV1) we are excited to be at the forefront of industry-lead skills development for the Solent. The South Coast Institute of Technology represents unprecedented higher technical education opportunities, thanks to the collaboration of further education and higher education providers across Hampshire. We are constantly looking to innovate and grow, and this award gives us great encouragement going forward into 2025.”
A 2024 Digital Education Awards judge commented: “Your proactive collaboration and innovative use of technology position SHCG as a transformative leader in education. By continuing to embrace and expand these strategies, you have the opportunity to solidify your reputation as a key player in reshaping the local skills landscape.”
The Digital Education Awards celebrate the products, platforms, teams, and services leading the digital education scene today. They are open to individuals, organisations, and businesses worldwide. The 2024 awards featured sixteen different categories, with South Hampshire College Group’s Highly Commended recognition in the ‘Digital Education Institution of the Year’ category.
For any further information, please contact the College Group at info@shcg.ac.uk.
