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Celebrating manufacturing on National Manufacturing Day

Government apprenticeship funding changes make it easier for employers to invest in new talent

November Breakfast Briefing: Championing Women in Manufacturing

The Prime Minister Is Right About Technical Education. Now Simplify the Skills System.

Upcoming Commercial Training Courses at TCoE – August & September

Bringing the Textile and Manufacturing Industry Together at Our Latest Breakfast Briefing

Leadership Spotlight: Shahban Aziz – Building the Future of UK Manufacturing

Learner of the Month: Ben Wallwork from Bower Roebuck & Co

Exporting to India under the FTA: Register on the HMRC authentication portal

Professor Parikshit Goswami joins the Textile Centre of Excellence Board

Celebrating Success: Meet CAPITB Trust Learner of the Year Dean Sharrock

Celebrating 900 Years of Weaving Heritage: The Launch of The Weavers Trade

Inspiring the Next Generation at Textile Futures 2026

Celebrating Success: Sadie’s Journey as Clothing & Textiles Learner of the Year

July Breakfast Briefing with Burberry, Bentley Motors and Arville

NEW MEMBER: Mobus Fabrics

West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2026 – Highly Commended

Supporting Skills and Future Talent at Textile Futures 2026

We’re finalists for the West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2026

Learner of the month: May – Daniel Wray

Golden Jubilee Awards Ceremony 2026 – Event Highlight Video

Golden Jubilee & Awards Ceremony 2026 – Celebrating Excellence Across the Textile Sector

Golden Jubilee & Awards Ceremony Photo Gallery

50th Anniversary Awards Ceremony Details

Learner of the Month – March: Samuel Robinson

NEW MEMBER COMPANY: Autex Acoustics

Government Incentives Signal Major Opportunity for Textile Apprenticeships

NEW MEMBER COMPANY: Charles F Stead & Co

EVENT: Unlocking UK–India FTA Opportunities in Fashion & Textiles

NEW MEMBER COMPANY: Magna Colours

Investing in Understanding: Our Team’s CPD Day on Neurodiversity

Industry Collaboration in Action: Advancing Leather and Textile Skills at Bentley Motors

Learner of the Month – February: Luke Taylor from Fairbank Textiles Ltd

Bentley Hosts Skills England to Highlight Apprenticeship Excellence

Transforming Futures Through Industry-Led Training at HMP New Hall

National Apprenticeship Week: MD Update

HR Breakfast Briefing – March 25th

Hands-On Skills Bootcamps Are Shaping the Next Generation of Textile Professionals

Learner of the Month – January: George Westergaard-Turner at Wooltex

New TCoE and Bentley Partnership in Delivering Advanced Upholstery Apprenticeships

Learner of the Month – December: Archie Dibb, J&C Joel

Celebrating 50 Years of the Textile Centre of Excellence

Success at our first TCoE Aspire apprenticeship event

Reflecting on 2025 at The Textile Centre of Excellence | By Managing Director Shahban Aziz

New 2026 Dates Announced for Team Leaders & Supervisors Skills Bootcamps

Learner of the Month – Rhys Hughes at Standard Wool

2026 Skills Bootcamps – Textile Manufacturing – NEW Dates Announced

NEW! TCoE Aspire Apprentice Event

Building Future Leaders: Sam’s Journey from Apprentice to Skills Bootcamp Learner

#WoolMonth – Why Wool Matters: Bridging Tradition and Innovation in Today’s Textile Industry