Making use of the skills we possess and realising our full potential helps people progress through their lives. Moving people forward, achieving new skills and improving employability also informs everything the college does.
Moving up to the next level of study, securing the ideal job or starting a business are just some steps students have taken to improving their future.
We’ve met up with some students who are now making the most out of not only the vocational skills learnt with us but also employability and personal development know how that everyone undertakes alongside a range of additional work focused qualifications.
We’re always looking to hear from past students with a story to tell. Get in touch and let us know what you’re up to now and help inspire the next generation.
To view all of our case studies, please visit our Youtube Channel
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Amy Stanford
Amy studied the National Diploma in Photography alongside A Level Media Studies as a way to take forward her interest in taking pictures with a view to working in the industry. After successfully achieving her qualifications with a work experience stint at the Herald Express she was offered the chance to become an Assistant Picture Scanner.
Making use of the both the photography and media skills Amy now works as an Assistant Picture Editor and Photographer for the Western Morning News and Plymouth Herald covering a wide variety of stories and news whilst working closely with the newspaper editor and picture editor on new content each day.
Hard work, dedication and taking the most from every opportunity have helped Amy progress into a professional photographer working in the fast paced world of journalism.
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Scott Winter
Scott is a self-employed electrician working in the South Devon area looking to move into marine electrics in the near future. Scott began with South Devon College on the full-time intermediate Electrical Installation course before beginning an apprenticeship and completing the advanced certificate and NVQ.
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Lauren Cooper
Whilst studying for her intermediate Childcare Diploma here at South Devon College Lauren was informed by the teaching team that several apprenticeships in local nurseries had opened up. Wasting no time she applied and the rest is history.
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Jon Palfrey
Formed by three ambitious South Devon College students, MGV Productions has been creating corporate videos for both local and national companies for two years.
Recent work has included the Hilton Hotel Group and the team are looking to open a second London based office.
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Elodie Forbes
Elodie is now working at South Devon College as an intern with the HR department after completing the National Diploma in Travel and Tourism and the Foundation Degree in Travel and Hospitality Management.
Important cross over skills learnt whilst studying and during a 10 week work experience stint with the Flybe training academy have helped Elodie secure employment in a sector that differs from her course of study.
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Troy Culley
Currently the Devon Youth Coach of the Year 2012, Troy has his ambitions set on professional coaching in the near future after working with the South West Regional Under 16s across several European events.
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Dominic Pritchard
Dominic came into the college to take part in one of our taster sessions that run throughout the year in a variety of subjects to help people decide what they want to study. See what he has to say about his introduction to Plastering.
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To view all of our case studies, please visit our Youtube Channel
