The Principal and CEO of Crewe's Cheshire College – South & West has officially been awarded an (OBE) Honour by His Majesty King Charles III - for services to education. 

The Investiture ceremony was held on Tuesday (November 29) at Windsor Castle.

This event took place after Jasbir Dhesi (known as Dhesi), was named in the late Queen's Birthday Honours List - during Platinum Jubilee Celebrations.  

Dheshi's Investiture ceremony was held on Tuesday (November 29) at Windsor Castle (Cheshire College - South & West).

The honour was awarded to Dhesi in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the education sector.

In his almost three decades of service across Cheshire and North Wales - Dhesi has been a champion of education and skills.

The Crewe principle has worked with employers and partners to support economic growth and development within the region and its surrounding areas.  

Dhesi, said: "I am truly humbled to receive this honour.

"I once again would like to thank the colleagues I have worked, and continue to work, alongside of, and the leaders, friends and family that inspired and mentored me in my career.

In 2017, Dhesi led on a second successful merger of South Cheshire College and West Cheshire College (Ryan Parker).

"I have been given amazing opportunities and support, in essence a reflection of what Further Education is all about. 

"Looking ahead at how much more myself and the team around me can achieve, we have so many exciting plans for the future.

"I want to look back and be able to say - wow we really achieved a lot for our students, communities, employers and the region."

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Joining Yale College, Wrexham in 1992, Dhesi rose to the position of Principal 19 years later. 

He left to become the new Principal/CEO of South Cheshire College, having led Yale College into a merger with Deeside College to create Coleg Cambria. 

Dhesi is an active member on the Crewe Town Investment Board and a trustee of Shavington Academy (Ryan Parker).

In 2017, he led on a second successful merger of South Cheshire College and West Cheshire College, forming what is now known as Cheshire College – South & West.

This became the largest Further Education provider in the region - offering exciting opportunities to 11,000 learners and 11,000 apprentices.  

With a total investment of £165m to date, Cheshire College continues to invest in the latest technology and bespoke training facilities.

This investment provides learners with real work environments and aspirational goals in a range of curriculum areas including: A Levels, Full-time courses, Apprenticeships, Part-time courses for adults and Higher Education.  

The entrance to Cheshire College - South & West from Dane Bank Avenue (Ryan Parker).

Locally, Dhesi is an active member on the Crewe Town Investment Board and a trustee of Shavington Academy.