Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly changing the way we work. Some experts think it could replace millions of jobs, while others believe it will help us work smarter and more efficiently. While there are many different views on how significant this impact will be, most experts agree that AI will play a major role in [Read more…]
Summer can be a challenging time to stay motivated, whether you’re advancing in your career or continuing your studies. The warm weather, longer days, and the lure of holidays can make it difficult to maintain focus. When you have goals to achieve, exams to pass or career milestones to jump over, staying motivated during the [Read more…]
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, podcasting has emerged as a powerful tool for professionals and businesses alike. Whether you’re looking to enhance your career prospects, boost your profile or grow your business, podcasting offers a unique platform to connect, influence, and establish your expertise. Here’s why 2024 might be the perfect time to dive into [Read more…]
Barbara studied for her Business Administration NVQ Level 3 at Derby College. Her qualification allowed her to achieve her ambition of making a difference to people’s lives. She currently works for the Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and agreed to speak to our Alumni Team about her career journey so far. Barbara hadn’t always [Read more…]
Peter Grant did an Adult Apprenticeship with Derby College and Rolls-Royce. Now an Engine Fitter with Rolls-Royce, Peter spoke to our ALumni Team about his experiences of returning to the classroom as a mature student and what the opportunity has meant for him. “I worked as everything from a barman to a forklift driver [Read more…]
Richard Turner-Pearson wasn’t always on the path to becoming an Engineer. He spent years figuring out what he wanted to do before returning to college as a mature student and completing an apprenticeship in Engineering, which eventually led to a degree. “I worked in retail for more than 10 years, despite having two different [Read more…]
As of October 2018, the World Wide Web contains over 4.4 billion pages. SEO is all about businesses trying to optimise their websites so they appear in those first few search results. The higher they are in the search engine results, the more visitors they will get to their websites and the more customers [Read more…]
Zishan studied for his BTEC National Diploma in Systems Support at Derby College. He spoke to our Alumni Team not only about his resulting successful career in IT and Computing, but about how he set up his own community project, Project TouchDown, which was featured in The Telegraph and awarded ‘Volunteering Project of the Year.’ [Read more…]
Lauren discovered a passion for Psychology when she studied it as an A level subject at Derby College. Now a Psychological Research Assistant for the Derbyshire NHS Foundation Trust at the Centre for Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention, Lauren spoke to our Alumni team about her experiences at college, getting into university and where her career [Read more…]
Do you want to make some extra money in addition to your regular income? A side hustle is a term used to describe turning your passion into a part-time business alongside your day job. According to entrepreneur.com, around 35% of millennials have some sort of side business. https://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/230431 There are several great reasons [Read more…]