Two Construction learners at Derby College are in line for places in the national finals of an annual skills competition later this year after clinching medals in the regional heats. Mature learner Haralds Jonans (36) won a gold medal in the senior plastering category and apprentice Jordan Richards (20) came second in the senior bricklaying [Read more…]
Derby College’s Broomfield Hall will hold its annual open day on Sunday June 12 between 10am and 4pm with a wide range of family-friendly activities and demonstrations by students. Visitors aged 13 and above will be able to have a go at driving a tractor and, for those who prefer to be a passenger, trailer [Read more…]
Businesswoman and motivational speaker Melody Hossaini, a former candidate on BBC Television’s ‘The Apprentice’, visited Merrill Academy recently as part of her national Success Tour in partnership with National Citizen Service (NCS) to inspire young people to achieve their goals. Melody met with students to talk about future career choices and exam revision tips as [Read more…]
In 2015, the engineering industry contributed to just over 27% of the UK’s GDP and is expected to generate 2.56 million job openings between now and 2022, according to a survey by theengineer.co.uk. The industry is expected to deliver a wealth of opportunities for the UK workforce in the near future, and those of us [Read more…]
A West Midlands automotive engineering company is launching a major recruitment drive to employ more than 180 young people in apprenticeship roles over the next two years. Lander Automotive based at Woodgate Business Park near Halesowen manufactures a range of products for the automotive industry. Over the years, this has evolved from the core competences of [Read more…]