Over 100 Air and Defence students from the college and partner colleges participated in a matriculation ceremony at Lincoln Cathedral to officially enrol at the Air and Defence College (A&DC).

This was the fourth matriculation of A&DC students at Lincoln Cathedral. CWA students were joined by others from Lincoln College and New College Stamford. The students were matriculated by Air Vice-Marshal Warren James, in the presence of employer representatives, local dignitaries and college staff.

CWA launched the A&DC programme in September 2018 and DCC was set up in partnership with the Royal Air Force and defence industry businesses to help young people successfully join the Royal Air Force. The course is designed to create secure career paths in the RAF, aerospace and catering industries for young people by providing the relevant qualifications, fitness levels and technical skills. Participating students are invited to interview with the RAF upon successful completion of the course.

Jo Evans, learning and skills lead for the A&DC, said:

“This was a very prestigious event for the students in an amazing setting. They were formally welcomed into the Air and Defence College fraternity by Air Vice Marshall James and wished good luck at the start of their journey into the Royal Air Force. I was very proud of the students and will be working hard with them to help them achieve their goal of joining the Royal Air Force in the future.”

Principal, David Pomfret, attended the ceremony and said:

“We are extremely proud of all of our students who have matriculated at Lincoln Cathedral today. The strong partnership with our A&DC partner colleges and the Royal Air Force provides the students with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to achieve their future career goals of joining the Royal Air Force or related industries.”