Harley Jackson
“College has honestly given me a life that I wouldn’t have even dreamt of”
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Hair, beauty & hospitality
If you studied here, you're part of the network. Former students on where they’ve got to, in their own words.
Tayla Barnes
“I enjoy college. The staff are really good – they’re always there to help us and the course content is great. I’ve…”
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Aaron Ledster
“You learnt a lot of customer skills and got used to being in a salon in a professional environment. It helps you when…”
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“It’s quality. I absolutely love it. In the future I’d like to open more shops and maybe go international. Dream big.”
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Danielle Fretwell
“I go to college on day release every Monday work in the salon the rest of the week. It’s a good course and I put into…”
From the archive · 2018 Read their storyMarissa Hunt
“My tutors were very helpful and supportive. They knew I was ambitious and that I wanted to open my own salon and they…”
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Emma Dyson
“All the tutors were really brilliant. Very welcoming, helpful and you could use all their knowledge to help yourself.”
From the archive · 2017 Read their storyRobyn Humphries
“My course at Derby College was amazing. I wouldn't be where I am today without it!”
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Emma Johnson
“I would describe my time at Derby College as a great learning experience!”
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Ewelina Wisniewska
“At college, I gained organisation skills and was therefore able to make sure that I always handed my university work in…”
From the archive · 2016 Read their storyJordan Green
“I really want to be working in fine dining and to learn from the best in the industry. Hopefully winning this award…”
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Rachel Dennis
“I was delighted to hear that Derby College ran a specialist course in the subject. Winning the Peak Award completed a…”
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Daniel Johnston
“When I first joined Derby College, I saw the Diploma as a qualification which could probably lead to a job a few years…”
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Jack Bowler
“Derby College gave me the confidence to do what I’m doing now, and I owe my lecturers a lot.”
From the archive · 2016 Read their storyCarly Baxter
“It's my ambition to open my own fine dining restaurant but to do that I need to know everything that's involved, not…”
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Saffron Limb
“The Beauty faculty at the Roundhouse is modern and well equipped and has everything you need to prepare you for a good…”
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Katie Weeds
“Taking an apprenticeship gave me the hands-on training I needed to be able to qualify as a hair stylist and open my own…”
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Luke Orme
“I had great tutors at Derby College who motivated me and kept me on course.”
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