Luke B.
“Lots of opportunities and resources to help improve knowledge.”
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Construction & engineering
If you studied here, you're part of the network. Former students on where they’ve got to, in their own words.
Richard H.
“My time at college helped me to excel under pressure and increase my confidence.”
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Stuart H.
“Derby College was the foundation for the rest of my life.”
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John Mann
“The lecturers have been very supportive and know their stuff – what you learn at college you can bring back to work.”
From the archive · 2017 Read their storyAndrew Jeffries
“College gave me the confidence to get to where I am now”
From the archive · 2017 Read their storyReece Oates
“You’re never too old to qualify - keep at it and continue to learn.”
From the archive · 2017 Read their storyChristopher Stevenson
“My favourite thing about my time at College was that all the classes I did helped me to improve my practical knowledge…”
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Jack McDonagh
“The best step to start a rewarding career!”
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Kyra Woolley
“My favourite this about going to Derby College was meeting new people and making new friends.”
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Kieran Dixon
“I was attracted by the fact that the job and the course together give you the chance to learn all the different trades.”
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Lewis Cottle
“At college the teachers show you the easiest and best ways to do a job. They really help if you are struggling with…”
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Craig Shore
“I’m glad I went to Derby College and gained on the job training at the same time as studying for my foundation degree.”
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Pete Szabo
“For me, college was great. I was painfully shy at that stage and it helped me grow as a person”
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Joyin Li
“It’s set up a bit like university; they give you the resources and tell you what to look at, tell you what you need to…”
From the archive · 2016 Read their storyCarrie Hallsworth
“I was really nervous at first about going back to college in my thirties, but the lecturers were great – very…”
From the archive · 2016 Read their storyIsaac Fowler
“The lecturers have both come from construction and they really know what they are talking about.”
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Joe Evans
“My joinery side was the basis of where my construction knowledge began. The sky’s the limit really and the foundations…”
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Sam Gilleard
“My college experience has been so positive that I’ve already recommended the professional construction course to other…”
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Sukjevan Dhindsa
“I wouldn’t be where I am now without Derby College.”
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Emily Sheldon
“Everytime I sit down and learn something, I can use it the next day at work. It’s all that instant. I can do my job…”
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Hitomi Ferguson
“The Roundhouse is brilliant – it has everything you need. In the long term I’m hoping to get onto an apprenticeship…”
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Jonathan Barcz
“I’m so pleased that I joined the Derby College Employment and Skills Academy which opened so many doors for me”
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Jordan Richards
“I am enjoying my placement with GF Tomlinson and I learnt a lot over the course of just a year.”
From the archive · 2016 Read their storyNigel Duffus
“The college is very learner-friendly – you get access to all the support and facilities you need to help reach your…”
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Rosie Dales
“I'm really enjoying the college work. The tutor is focussed on the students and I'm making good progress.”
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Dean Wain
“I just look forward to coming to work; I don’t have that Monday morning feeling. I enjoy it here and I’d recommend…”
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Jack O'Connor
“I can honestly say that the course was brilliant and the lecturers were great.”
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Maddie Kirkman
“There aren’t that many women in construction but a lot of work is underway to get more trainees in. I think it’s…”
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Paul Prime
“The course content and the quality of teaching was excellent – so much so that I’ve been back to the college since to…”
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Suzanne Butler
“The course is great and without the college I wouldn’t have had the chance to get a job with Morrison Design Agency.”
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Ian Palmer
“The staff at Derby College were very dedicated and knowledgeable in their field”
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Angela Ward
“It has been a struggle to juggle College and home life but I have loved every minute of it. The Peak Awards were a…”
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Jamie Rushton
“I’ve always wanted to be around cars and I know I always will. I’ve carried out some quite demanding jobs since I…”
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