São Paulo Education Ministry explores UK apprenticeships at Westminster

Last month, Capital City College (CCC) welcomed a senior delegation from the São Paulo State Secretariat of Education to its Westminster campus.

The delegation formed part of an official UK visit focused on skills, vocational education and apprenticeships. Delegates were meeting with the UK Government and leading skills providers to explore developments in the UK skills and technical education system, including CCC.

Their visit to our campus focused on gaining insight into:

• How qualifications and apprenticeships are delivered
• Technical and higher-level apprenticeships
• The role of employers, colleges and awarding organisations
• How programmes are designed and supported by employers

The São Paulo Ministry was particularly interested in how elements of the UK apprenticeship model could be adapted to support skills reform in Brazil, and in identifying opportunities for future partnerships and exchange programmes.

During the visit, CCC showcased how its post-16 skills and apprenticeship system operates in practice. A highlight of the day was a visit to CCC’s Level 3 Culinary Arts apprentices, where the delegation met apprentices working in the kitchens as they prepared lunch in a busy, professional setting.

Following the visit, discussions are underway on potential future collaboration.

Debbie Houghton, Group Principal Apprenticeships, Partnerships & Innovation at Capital City College, said: “We were very pleased to welcome our guests from São Paulo. Visits like this help us share ideas and learn from each other, while supporting skills development around the world.”

This visit highlights CCC’s role as an international player in apprenticeship delivery, and its growing contribution to global skills development through partnerships.

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