Stress is the feeling of being under so much pressure from the demands of life, such as work, money or relationships, that you feel unable to cope. This feeling is actually hormones like cortisol flooding our systems, causing our heart rate to increase, our breathe to quicken and our blood vessels to increase the oxygen [Read more…]
Are you ready to get back into learning? Going to college or deciding to start learning again can be a daunting experience. At Learning for Leisure we are here to give you the support and guidance needed to get you started. There are many reasons why adults return back to learning. Those who want to [Read more…]
Derby College Dog Grooming apprentice Jessica Peggs (21) has scooped a top award in her first national competition. Jessica, from Eastwood, is a former Derby College student and is now completing a level three apprenticeship at the College’s dog grooming salon at Broomfield Hall in Morley. She entered Premier Groom at Stoneleigh, which also went towards [Read more…]
A former Derby College Motor Vehicle apprentice has delivered a keynote speech at an international conference – highlighting the initiatives needed to encourage more women and girls into the industry. Catherine Treanor (22) from Duffield studied at the College as part of her Motor Vehicle apprenticeship at Station Garage in Belper. She then worked for VW [Read more…]
Is your CV newsworthy? These five creative job seekers went overboard to create CVs which stood out in a fiercely competitive job market and helped them land their dream jobs. Not only this, but they found their efforts splashed across the media. Some even went viral. Online recruiter Monster.co.uk has revealed that it now has [Read more…]