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Energy Coast UTC The curriculum will have a strong emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM), sustainability, clean technologies and construction.

Year 9 Applications: http://energycoastutc.applicaa.com/year9
Year 10 Applications: http://energycoastutc.applicaa.com/year10
Sixth Form Appplications: http://energycoastutc.applicaa.com/sixthform The Energy Coast UTC is a new concept in education for 14 -19 year olds in West Cumbria, combining traditional academic classroom-based learning with practical skills. The focus of the Energy Coast UTC is to provide a world-class educational experience, specifically designed to ensure young people are prepared for work and university. If you are interested in finding out more, head over to our website www.energycoastutc.co.uk or please call 01900 606446

๐ŸŒŸ An exciting opportunity for our students! ๐ŸŒŸA huge thank you to Nicola from the Centre for Leadership Performance for v...
13/10/2026

๐ŸŒŸ An exciting opportunity for our students! ๐ŸŒŸ

A huge thank you to Nicola from the Centre for Leadership Performance for visiting Energy Coast UTC to deliver an assembly about the fantastic DREAM Placement opportunity that runs each year.

DREAM Placement offers our students so much more than just work experience. From developing their application-writing skills to learning interview techniques and gaining valuable interview tips, the programme helps prepare them for the next steps in their future careers.

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to take part in work experience during February half term, giving them a valuable insight into the workplace, the chance to build professional networks and the opportunity to develop essential employability skills.

It could even open doors to further opportunities, including apprenticeships and future employment!

A special thank you to our student Melodi, who took the time to stand up in front of her peers and share her first-hand experience of DREAM Placement from last year, explaining the positive impact it had on her and inspiring others to consider applying this year.

Our students are really excited about the opportunity, and we look forward to seeing them take the next steps in developing their skills, confidence and aspirations.

Thank you to Nicola and the Centre for Leadership Performance for helping our students explore the possibilities available to them and supporting them in building a brighter future!

A huge thank you to Morgan Sindall, Arup, KBR and Sellafield for joining us at Energy Coast UTC this morning! ๐Ÿ‘Our stude...
13/10/2026

A huge thank you to Morgan Sindall, Arup, KBR and Sellafield for joining us at Energy Coast UTC this morning! ๐Ÿ‘

Our students had the fantastic opportunity to spend time with employers as part of their employer projects, gaining valuable insight, developing their skills and learning more about the world of work.
We are incredibly grateful to all our employer partners for giving up their time to work with our students. Your knowledge, experience and support play such an important role in developing their skills, building confidence and preparing them for their future careers.

Thank you for your continued support and invaluable contribution to our studentsโ€™ learning and development. We really do appreciate it! ๐Ÿ’™

Brilliant Josh. Well done!
12/10/2026

Brilliant Josh. Well done!

A journey into our local history at Haig Pit, Whitehaven! ๐Ÿ–คโ›๏ธOur students enjoyed a fantastic day on Friday at Haig Ente...
12/10/2026

A journey into our local history at Haig Pit, Whitehaven! ๐Ÿ–คโ›๏ธ

Our students enjoyed a fantastic day on Friday at Haig Enterprise in Kells, Whitehaven, exploring the history and heritage of one of our area's most significant former industries.

The day began with a tour of Haig Enterprise itself, led by Mike Johnston, who owns the building. Having the opportunity to explore the site in person gave students a fascinating insight into the building and its history.

Students then had the privilege of meeting and interviewing people with direct connections to Haig Pit, who shared their experiences of working at the mine and the many different roles they carried out during its working years, including electrical work and working on the coal face.

One of the highlights was meeting Tom, who is approaching his 91st birthday and worked on the coal face when Haig Pit was still operational. Hearing first-hand accounts from someone who experienced the industry for himself was a particularly special opportunity for our students.

With historical materials brought in for students to examine, the visit offered a valuable opportunity to bring local history to life.

Catherine Williamson facilitated podcasts, coordinated interviews and ensured the day ran smoothly, creating an engaging experience for everyone involved, giving students the opportunity to speak first hand to the people who worked down the mine all those years ago.

Days like this are so important in helping our young people understand the history of the communities they live in. Local heritage can sometimes be overlooked, but listening to the people who lived and worked through it gives the past a whole new meaning.

A huge thank you to Mike, Catherine, Glenn, Rocco, Tom and everyone who gave their time to share their stories, memories and knowledge with our students. It was a truly memorable day of learning, listening and celebrating our local heritage. โค๏ธ

09/10/2026

APPLY NOW FOR YEAR 10 AT ENERGY COAST UTC!

Join Energy Coast UTC and take the next step towards an exciting career in energy, engineering and technology!

๐Ÿ“ข Applications for Year 10 are open โ€” donโ€™t miss out!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Apply now: https://energycoastutc.co.uk/apply/

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Our sixth form students have been busy improving their interview skills this week by carrying out Peer Interviews is the...
08/10/2026

Our sixth form students have been busy improving their interview skills this week by carrying out Peer Interviews is their Enrichment lessons. Receiving honest and constructive feedback to help them improve their interview style, preparing them for the real-world.

๐ŸŽโœจ ITโ€™S GOLDEN APPLE AWARDS NIGHT! โœจ๐ŸŽTonight, weโ€™re incredibly proud to be heading to the Golden Apple Awards, where Ene...
08/10/2026

๐ŸŽโœจ ITโ€™S GOLDEN APPLE AWARDS NIGHT! โœจ๐ŸŽ

Tonight, weโ€™re incredibly proud to be heading to the Golden Apple Awards, where Energy Coast UTC, our amazing students and dedicated staff have been shortlisted for THREE awards! ๐Ÿ†

Weโ€™re delighted to be finalists in the following categories:

๐Ÿ† Best Secondary School โ€“ Energy Coast UTC
๐ŸŒŸ Best Student โ€“ Rocco Boyd
๐Ÿ‘ Best Support Staff โ€“ Cherry Akred

Being shortlisted for three awards is a fantastic achievement and is a wonderful recognition of the hard work, dedication and commitment shown across our whole UTC community.

Weโ€™re incredibly proud of Rocco and Cherry, and of every member of our staff and every student who contributes to making Energy Coast UTC such a special place.

Good luck to all three of our finalists tonight!

And, of course, good luck to all of the other schools, students and staff shortlisted across the awards. We hope everyone has a fantastic evening!

Whatever happens tonight, weโ€™re already incredibly proud to be shortlisted. ๐Ÿ’™

COME ON ENERGY COAST UTC!

โœจ Golden Apple Awards 2026 โœจ๐ŸŽWeโ€™re delighted to share that Energy Coast UTC has been shortlisted for THREE categories at...
07/10/2026

โœจ Golden Apple Awards 2026 โœจ๐ŸŽ

Weโ€™re delighted to share that Energy Coast UTC has been shortlisted for THREE categories at this yearโ€™s Golden Apple Awards! ๐ŸŽ‰
Being recognised across three categories is a fantastic achievement and is a real reflection of the hard work, dedication and commitment of our students, staff and wider UTC community.
Tomorrow night, weโ€™ll be joining schools and education professionals from across the region to celebrate the fantastic work happening across our education community.
Weโ€™re incredibly proud to be shortlisted and will be keeping everything crossed for tomorrow night!
Weโ€™d also like to wish all of the other shortlisted schools, colleges and nominees the very best of luck. Itโ€™s fantastic to see so many inspiring examples of education, dedication and achievement being recognised.
Whatever the outcome, weโ€™re proud to be representing Energy Coast UTC.
Good luck everyone โ€” see you tomorrow night!

๐Ÿ—๏ธ A Fantastic Day at Portakabin! ๐Ÿ—๏ธOur Construction students recently had the fantastic opportunity to visit the Portak...
07/10/2026

๐Ÿ—๏ธ A Fantastic Day at Portakabin! ๐Ÿ—๏ธ

Our Construction students recently had the fantastic opportunity to visit the Portakabin site in York to see something particularly exciting โ€” their very own classroom unit being built! ๐Ÿ‘ทโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ‘ทโ€โ™€๏ธ

During the visit, students were able to:

๐Ÿ”น Take a tour of the Portakabin site and see the construction process first-hand
๐Ÿ”น Visit the unit that will eventually become part of Energy Coast UTC
๐Ÿ”น Have a go at designing their own modular units
๐Ÿ”น Meet and speak with a range of Portakabin professionals
๐Ÿ”น Gain a valuable insight into the careers and opportunities available within the construction and manufacturing industry

It was a brilliant opportunity for our students to take their learning outside the classroom, experience a real working environment and speak directly with industry professionals.

A thoroughly enjoyable and informative day was had by all โ€” and we can't wait to see our new classroom unit when it's completed! ๐Ÿ™Œ

A huge thank you to everyone at Portakabin for welcoming our students and giving them such a valuable industry experience.

04/10/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ Our brand-new website is LIVE! ๐ŸŒŸ

Weโ€™re delighted to launch our fantastic new website and give you an even better way to discover Energy Coast UTC โ€” our specialist school for students passionate about STEM, engineering, science and the world of industry. โš™๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿš€

A huge thank you to adamedia_uk for creating such a fantastic new site that captures what makes our UTC such a unique and exciting place to learn, grow and prepare for the future. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’™

๐ŸŒ Explore our new website: https://energycoastutc.co.uk

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Blackwood Road Lillyhall
Workington
CA144JW

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:15pm
Thursday 8am - 5:15pm
Friday 9am - 5:15pm

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