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6 things you need to know about your digital footprint

Thursday, October 19th, 2017

Did you know that everything you do online leaves a trail of data behind that employers can access? As we spend more and more of our lives online, if you’re on the hunt for a new job, you need to be considering what conclusions your digital footprint is leading potential employers to make about you. [Read more…]

4 proactive ways to climb the career ladder

Thursday, October 19th, 2017

If you want to advance your career, you can’t just sit there and wait for that promotion to be handed to you. Being proactive about your career not only gives you the tools you need to move your career in the right direction, such as skills and contacts, but it demonstrates to the people that [Read more…]

Measham Company Launches Apprenticeship Recruitment Drive

Tuesday, October 17th, 2017

A world-leading automotive manufacturing supplier in Measham has launched an apprenticeship recruitment drive to take on and train 60 young people over the coming months. Plastic Omnium in Westminster Industrial Estate designs and supplies bodywork components such as bumpers and tailgates for the world’s automobile manufacturers and is part of the international Plastic Omnium group [Read more…]

Partnership Project Tackles Skills Shortages

Monday, October 9th, 2017

Derby College has teamed up with colleagues at Gateshead College to launch a research project into the skills shortages and limited engagement in Construction degree courses. The BRIDGE project has been supported by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEGCE) Catalyst Fund and has been prompted by a Construction Skills Network report which has highlighted [Read more…]

National Date For Derby College Student

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017

A mature learner at Derby College has reached the national finals of the Skillbuild competition which will be held at Birmingham’s NEC in November (16 – 18). Haralds Jonans (37) from Chaddesden is originally from Latvia. He is one of more than 20 deaf learners who attend Derby College – supported by signers in the [Read more…]

Join the London Chapter of Derby Ambassadors Club

Friday, September 22nd, 2017

The London Chapter of Derby Ambassadors Club is a group of individuals who are primarily based in London but have an ongoing affiliation with Derby. Its overall aim is therefore to create contacts and leads that drive investment into Derby. Members will be invited to three gatherings per year which will partly serve a social [Read more…]

Hair Angels gives Derby College hairdressing students a head start

Tuesday, September 19th, 2017

Oakwood hair salon Hair Angels is set to give more Derby College hairdressing students a head start this year as it welcomes its next intake of new learners. For many years the salon has been actively providing students with work experience and job opportunities, as well as contributing to the College’s curriculum by delivering hair masterclasses. [Read more…]

Tips for mature students on returning to education

Tuesday, September 12th, 2017

Don’t be put off by titles – the following tips may just change your perceptions of what being a mature student really means.   Do you feel like you’re stuck in a career rut and want to get some new professional qualifications to improve your prospects? Or perhaps you want to take your education to [Read more…]

How to market your e-book

Tuesday, September 12th, 2017

We’ve already shown you how to make a profit from self-publishing your e-book on platforms like Kindle, and explained the process of devising and writing a non-fiction e-book in just a few weeks.   However, if you want to make a viable income from self-publishing, or if you want to be one of the many [Read more…]

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