A Level Success at Derby College
The largest ever cohort of A level students at Derby College’s Joseph Wright Centre have achieved a 99% pass rate for the second year running today. (Thursday August 19). The 290 students collected their results from the city centre campus today and the majority are now heading to their... - August 21, 2010
Broomfield Hall Food Hub to Open
Derby College is opening a new Food Hub at Broomfield Hall in Morley in October to help local people learn how to grow their own produce as well as helping current local producers sell their own produce. The new facility will be officially open to the public from Saturday October 23 and then daily... - August 19, 2010
Retail Awards Launch
Stores in Derby are being invited to enter the first ever Derby Retail Awards, designed to recognise excellence in the retail sector. Organised by the Derby Retail Skills Shop, a member of the National Skills Academy for Retail, and supported by CCMDerby, Westfield, the Cathedral Quarter and Ram... - August 19, 2010
Derby College Public Services National Diploma Student Became the First Derbyshire Student on the British Army's Further Education Bursary Scheme
On Thursday 1st July, 18 year old Derby College Public Services student, James Abbott became the first Derbyshire student on the Army's Further Education Bursary Scheme (FEBS) to swear his Oath of Allegiance and move one step closer to his career in the Army. - August 15, 2010
Historic Building Restoration Project on Awards Short List
Derby College's restored Roundhouse building has been short-listed for this year's Prime Minister's Better Public Building Award. - August 14, 2010
GCSE Advice and Guidance at Derby College
Derby College is holding special advice and guidance events for young people considering their next step having collected their GCSE results. - August 14, 2010
Derbyshire Businesses Shortlisted for Tourism Oscars
Derby College is hosting the final of the seventh East Midlands Tourism Enjoy England Excellence Awards. - August 14, 2010
Derby College Celebration Week 2010
Derby College Celebration Week review to highlight the stature of vocational training. - August 14, 2010
Derby College Peak Performers
Derby College has officially recognised the hard work and dedication of students and staff at the 7th annual Peak Awards event held for the first time this year at The Roundhouse vocational campus. - August 14, 2010
Lottery Funding for Broomfield Hall
Derby College is forging ahead with plans to set up a Local Food Hub at Broomfield Hall to help local people to learn how to grow their own produce as well as helping current local producers to sell their own produce having secured 299,000 pounds Sterling funding from the Big Lottery Fund’s... - August 14, 2010
Roundhouse Tours Launch
Derby College has teamed up with Derby City Council Tourist Information Centre to launch a tour programme at the historic Roundhouse in Pride Park. - August 14, 2010
Derby College & South East Derbyshire College Message Hits the Streets
Derby College at Ilkeston and Heanor is taking its message to the streets as part of a major marketing campaign. An exhibition trailer housing information about the wide range of courses available at the SEDC sites in Ilkeston and Heanor and specialist courses on offer elsewhere across the College and will take to the streets around Erewash and Amber Valley from early August. - August 14, 2010
Derby Retail Awards 2010
Stores in Derby are being invited to enter the first ever Derby Retail Awards, designed to recognise the excellence in the retail sector. Derby College is proud to be part of and assist in the organisation with the Derby Retail Skills Shop, a member of the National Skills Academy for Retail,... - August 12, 2010
Opening Doors at Derby College
Enrolment at Derby College starts on Wednesday September 1 with a wider range of courses and campus choices than ever. The Roundhouse vocational campus celebrates its first anniversary this September and has been joined this year by the Ilkeston and Heanor campuses which have also been refurbished... - July 30, 2010
Career Mark Awarded
Derby College at Ilkeston and Heanor has become the first College in the county to be awarded with the coveted Career Mark accreditation by the East Midlands Connexions Consortium for the quality of their careers education and guidance. - July 16, 2010
Award Accolade for Local Company
KP Snacks in Ashby de la Zouch has clinched two major prizes at Derby College’s 7th annual Peak Awards. KP Snacks were named Employer of the Year in recognition of their commitment to staff training and Warehouse Advanced Team Leader Simon Chamberlain won the Manufacturing Award due to the... - July 15, 2010
New Derby College Academy Boosts Vital Skills
Derby College are launching one of the first Careers Academies in the East Midlands and leading the way in boosting construction and civil engineering skills which will be vital to the economy’s future recovery. About ten of the 40 students expected to start on the new BTEC Nationals in... - July 07, 2010
Show Gold for Broomfield Hall
Floristry students at Derby College’s Broomfield Hall have clinched a coveted Gold medal for the 6th year running at Derbyshire County Show. The students created an Alice in Wonderland scene with the plants and flowers enhanced by a number of props from metal flowers to playing cards all... - July 07, 2010