Student Stories Selina Dhura – rail track sector-based work academy programme 18 January 2023 24-year-old Selina Dhura signed up for the rail track sector-based work academy programme (SWAP) after it was recommended to her by her father. Selina said: "I was interested in learning more about the rail industry and the c...
Student Stories Matthew Callaghan – automotive 14 December 2022 From student to lecturer - we caught up with Matt and his former tutor Joe to hear all about Matt's incredible journey from automotive student to lecturer here at the college in the video...
Student Stories Trinity Mason – painting and decorating 29 November 2022 After initially joining college to do a basic construction skills course, 18-year-old Trinity Mason completed a Level 1 diploma in painting and decorating and has now progressed to the Level 2 diploma! Trinity, who has also ...
Student Stories Rachel Phillps – adult social care 22 November 2022 "I realised I can do it!" said 40-year-old Rachel Phillips who was offered a job in the care sector after completing a two-week adult social care sector gateway programme. Rachel said: "My last job was in beauty therapy and ...
Student Stories Lewis Smith – sport 21 November 2022 "The whole college experience has been good and I've had a really good two months so far, said 17-year-old Lewis Smith who joined the college in September to study for the Level 3 diploma in sport. Lewis added: "In the future...
Student Stories Daniel Jones – sport 21 November 2022 Daniel Jones, aged 16, is currently in the first year of the two-year Level 3 diploma in sport. Daniel said: "I chose to come to college as I wanted to focus on just one subject rather than having to do three subjects for A-...
Student Stories Mohammed Shiraz – computing 21 November 2022 After initially joining the college to do a course to improve his employability skills, and completing his GCSE maths and English qualifications, 21-year-old Mohammed Shiraz is now enrolled on the two-year Level 3 extended diploma...
Student Stories Lisa Hannah – sector gateway programme 21 November 2022 Having been unemployed since March, 42-year-old Lisa Hannah enrolled for a short adult social care course to refresh her skills and improve her chances of getting a job in the sector. Lisa said: "I want to get back into care as...
Student Stories Kerry O’Brien – Yes to the Job 21 November 2022 45-year-old Kerry O'Brien's work coach at the Job Centre told her about a Yes to the Job course which aims to help people develop their personal and employability skills to improve their future job prospects. Kerry said: "Havin...
Student Stories Lydia Fosuah – Yes to the Job 21 November 2022 Lydia Fosuah wants to be a teaching assistant and, as a first step to achieving her dream she completed Level 1 Functional Skills in English and maths, as well completing a Yes to the Job course to improve her personal and employa...
Student Stories Tom Coates – former automotive student 9 November 2022 When we first spoke to automotive student Tom Coates back in the summer, he'd just been offered a job as a smart repairer at leading motor vehicle dealer Greenhous before he'd even finished his Level 3 diploma in automotive paint ...
Student Stories Keri-Leigh Price – former automotive student 9 November 2022 After finishing the Level 3 diploma in automotive paint refinishing in July, 20-year-old Keri-Leigh Price moved straight into employment with major dealership Greenhous, in Telford. Thanks to a partnership between the college...
