It’s a myth that you need to go to university to have a successful career. You can get a degree-level education at college that will boost your earning potential, give you skills for a long and successful future and have a good time doing it. What’s more, you won’t have to spend shed loads of [Read more…]
After graduating from Derby College with a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism, Ewelina was offered a place at the University of Derby studying for her BA (Hons) in International Tourism Management. She spoke to our Alumni about the amazing experiences she has had travelling as part of her degree, and how [Read more…]
A former CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) apprentice at Derby College has won the silver medal in a prestigious national bricklaying competition and now has his sights set on qualifying for the UK team. Jordan Richards (20) from Awsworth represented CITB and the College in the three-day UK Skillbuild final at Birmingham’s NEC National Skills Show [Read more…]
Derby College has launched a special programme to help people make their own festive decorations. The short courses will be held at the Roundhouse, Joseph Wright and Broomfield Hall campuses in the coming weeks as part of the College’s Learning for Leisure programme – designed to introduce local people to new skills and hobbies. Two-hour workshops [Read more…]
Rita Jansone returned to education in 2013 to study for her GCSE’s in English and Maths after she didn’t get into university. She passed with flying colours and is now at university studying Accounting and Finance. Our dedicated former learner agreed to speak to our alumni team about her experiences. “I had been refused a [Read more…]