More than 300 people attended Derby College’s first Academy Awards which were held at the Roundhouse. The event celebrated the success, achievements and commitment of employers, staff and students who are involved in the College’s innovative Employer Academies and Employment and Skills Boards. Derby College works with around 3,000 businesses and organisations with a large proportion [Read more…]
Ambitious former student, Anita, studied the BTEC Extended Diploma in Business course at Derby College, helping her to fulfil her dreams of working for a large corporation. Anita is now the Engineering Project Co-Ordinator for Rolls-Royce Plc. Here’s what she had to say to our Alumni Team about her time at college and how [Read more…]
Five graduate hair stylists at Derby College have returned to the Sensi commercial training salon at the Roundhouse in Pride Park to work on a self-employed basis and learn essential business and enterprise skills for their future careers. The group have all gained their level three hairdressing qualifications at the College and will now work for [Read more…]
Teaching can be one of the most rewarding professions around, so there’s no wonder it’s such a popular career choice. Here’s how Derby College can help you get there. Why study teaching at college? There are many different routes into teaching, but many students prefer to get their teaching qualification at their former college. [Read more…]
Being creative has been proven to benefit your health and happiness in a number of ways – and you don’t have to be an amazing artist or creative genius to reap the rewards. Here we explore exactly how engaging in creative activities can improve your wellbeing and some of the creative short courses you [Read more…]