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EKC Canterbury College celebrates partnership with Walker Construction as MoU signed

29 October 2025
EKC Canterbury College and Walker Construction have formalised their partnership after signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

EKC Canterbury College and Walker Construction have formalised their partnership after signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

This agreement reinforces their shared commitment to delivering high-quality training, learning, and employment opportunities for students across Kent.

Managing Director of Walker Construction, Phil Webb, and EKC Canterbury College Principal Emily Johnson

The team at Walker Construction has worked on a variety of projects across different sectors, including rail and infrastructure, water and highways departments, MoD, healthcare, education, housing, and commercial property.

This exciting new partnership between Walker Construction, EKC Canterbury College and the East Kent Colleges Group as a whole will unlock exciting new opportunities for students across the Group.

To mark MoU signing, Phil Webb was invited on a tour of the facilities at EKC Canterbury College

Phil Webb, Managing Director for Walker Construction, said: “We’re proud and very privileged to be partnering with the East Kent Colleges Group in supporting young people into construction.

“It’s something as a company we’re very proud of. We believe young people are the successors of the industry, and we’re very excited about the journey ahead. 

“We’re very passionate about having students in to do work experience. The T Levels are a great example of that. You can interview students or candidates, but doing a T Level over a period of work experience is the best interview ever. We can get to know the student, the student can get to know us, and then we can just plan the journey from there.”

The signing of the MoU marks an exciting new partnership for Walker Construction, EKC Canterbury College and the wider East Kent Colleges Group

Principal of EKC Canterbury College, Emily Johnson, added: “It was a true pleasure to welcome the Walker Construction team to our College today to celebrate this exciting milestone.

“Their visit gave us the opportunity to showcase the exceptional facilities we’re proud to offer our students, and to highlight the vibrant learning environment we’ve developed.

“We’re thrilled about the journey ahead and cannot wait to see how this partnership supports our students.

“Together, we’re opening doors to real-world experiences, career pathways, and a future full of possibility.”