Neil Thomas

Very proud to be Chief Executive & Principal at Dudley College of Technology.

[Neil Thomas @DCoTNeil]

Delighted to be in Westminster today supporting the #MindTheSkillsGap campaign - lobbying for the investment further education needs to support our growing economy. @AoC_info

[Neil Thomas @DCoTNeil]

Congratulations to Dudley’s star tutor Phil Brooks, who this evening collected his FE Teacher of the year award @TeachingAwards - everyone who knows him, including all his students will agree he is such a worthy winner. @Pearson_UK Well deserved Phil.

[Neil Thomas @DCoTNeil]

Great to be at In-Comm awards acknowledging talented new professionals such as Ian Hill of Bridgnorth Aluminium. Well done to all tonight’s nominees and winners. #InCommA2021

[Neil Thomas @DCoTNeil]

Reflecting on another busy week including presenting awards to our high flying Dudley Sixth A level students. Feeling proud of their achievements and looking forward to greeting the class of 2021/22, next week.

[Neil Thomas @DCoTNeil]

Delighted to welcome @worldskillsuk to Dudley for the International summit. Great to have @DrNeilB and @KateGreenSU with us and I look forward to hearing more from the Skills Taskforce for Global Britain.

[Neil Thomas @DCoTNeil]

Nice piece on BBC 6pm news about the collaboration of FE in West Mids: https://t.co/YqQhw6cITk. Colleges working together to support adult learners impacted by COVID is a powerful message for us to carry forward. @WMColleges @AoCmids

[Neil Thomas @DCoTNeil]

Great to support @QAPrizes as part of #AOCConf. If your college is thinking of applying and you want a winning perspective feel free to contact me.

[Neil Thomas @DCoTNeil]

On reflection of #SkillsForJobs White Paper, I believe it can only be a good thing that the FE sector is being publicly recognised as the enabler of personal, economic & social growth, those of us who work in it, know it to be. #PlanForJobs

[Neil Thomas @DCoTNeil]

The secret it is out:  Dudley College lecture; Phil Brooks is  FE Teacher of the Year! Delighted to be able to present this award from @pearson_uk. today.
Phil’s dedication and enthusiasm is boundless. Well done from staff and students at DCOT @Teaching Awards #ClassroomHeroes

[Neil Thomas @DCoTNeil]

I’m adding my voice in support of  today’s report #CollegeoftheFuture. If the FE sector is to deliver the skills our communities and our economy need we must make this vision a reality.
Working together as @WMColleges in support of @CollegeComm, we can transform lives.

[Neil Thomas @DCoTNeil]

Delighted for @BlessingChitapa- winner of #TheVoiceUK - such a worthy winner.#DoingDudleyProud

[Dudley College @Dudley_College]

We're proud to be working as part of West Midlands Colleges. Hear a message of support by the Mayor Andy Street: https://t.co/fl6odFZSrS 😊
#LoveOurCollege #CollegesWeek

[Neil Thomas @DCoTNeil]

Great fun this evening presenting our first ever virtual awards ceremony - celebrating the amazing achievements of of Dudley College learners. Well done to all our winners - you make me so proud.

[West Midlands Combined Authority @WestMids_CA]

A partnership of colleges in the #WestMidlands, that we're supporting, has been boosted by a Government fund aimed at keeping more #youngpeople in #furthereducation and #training.

Learn more: https://t.co/5PGrtpaVgQ

@Dudley_College 📈

#WMStrong

[Neil Thomas @DCoTNeil]

Totally agree, it was great to host the PM last week and I hope we helped him see the power of FE when we are enabled to deliver.

[Colleges West Midlands @WMColleges]

Published today, this collaborative piece of work by 21 colleges identifies both the pressing need and the significant opportunities which exist to reinvest in the region’s further education estate and digital capacity: https://t.co/HW9dBAJhOV.

[Neil Thomas @DCoTNeil]

Great start to the week welcoming local MP @marcolonghi4dn to our college. Good to be able to showcase the breadth of our curriculum with a visit to our Engineering workshop and creative arts departments.

[Neil Thomas @DCoTNeil]

It was a great honour to be with @Dudley_College, @DudleySixth students - besides @DudleycolLowell today, to receive the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for our work in supporting the skills needs of the West Midlands. #QAPrizes #doingDudleyproud

[Neil Thomas @DCoTNeil]

Delighted to be hosting tonight’s Leaders Live debate here at Dudley Evolve. Good to give the people of the Black Country direct access to have their say on local issues. Listen live on Black Country radio.

[Dudley College @Dudley_College]

Thank you The Voice - https://t.co/waxNPVWfcF says: “You are Awesome” - we agree. So proud of our Dudley Sixth student Blessing. Go girl!