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Bolton College is the go-to destination for hundreds of ambitious apprentices. For National Apprenticeship Week 2024, we shared their success stories along with those of their amazing employers!
Here Zac shares his thoughts on being an IT apprentice. .
Corey Dickinson kickstarted his career as a barbering apprentice and has since established his own barbershop and cosmetics business. He’s also paying it forward by employing a barbering apprentice from Bolton College, Ralph Billington. We arranged for Chris Green MP to drop by Corey’s business, Tonsor Male Grooming. Corey shared his inspiring journey with Chris, showing how far an Apprenticeship can take you. 2.
National Apprenticeship Week 2024 ‘I went to university but it wasn’t the right fit for me. Discovering this Paralegal Apprenticeship changed everything. My goal is to become a legal executive and I encourage others to embrace Apprenticeships for the career opportunities they offer.’ Emily Eaton, paralegal apprentice working at Bolton at Home.
To learn more about our Apprenticeships,
Bolton Wanderers in the Community employs four apprentices from Bolton College. Programme lead Ste Thomas discusses the qualities he looks for in an apprentice.
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Bolton College’s Apprenticeship Roadshow reached nearly 3,500 young people in one week! We enlisted the expertise of Adam Corbally, a finalist from BBC’s The Apprentice, to lead the Roadshow. His visits to schools across the region spread the word about the amazing Apprenticeship opportunities available at Bolton College. Were you fortunate enough to experience Adam’s motivational presentation in your school?
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Watch Adam’s audition for The Apprentice – he reached the final three, narrowly missing out on the final.
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Click here to watch the highlights
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During National Apprenticeship Week, we seized the opportunity to shine a spotlight on outstanding T Level students at Bolton College, joining in on #TLevelsThursday T Levels are two-year study programmes, equivalent to three A Levels, that include a sector-specific Industry Placement, accounting for 20% of the course – that’s practical, hands-on experience of at least 315 hours. Here are just a few of our remarkable T Level students...
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Ellie, a former Health T Level student, made a big impression during her Industry Placement at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust; following her successful placement, Ellie secured a Trainee Nursing Associate Apprenticeship at the hospital. Ellie is a passionate advocate for T Levels and Apprenticeships. She recently spoke about her experience and insights to over 40 employers at an Employer Breakfast Event, hosted in collaboration with Bolton College, Alliance Learning and the University of Bolton.
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e h t g n i d l i u B ! e r u t u f Work on ou r dynamic and innova tive new building is well under way, which will be home to our micro engineerin g and digital stud ents. We’ll be wel coming new studen ts through its doors by the end of the year. 8.
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Cindy wins gold at the National Amateur Boxing Championship 2023
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Cindy at the World Boxing Cup GB Open. Photo courtesy of Sky Sports. 10.
Boxing champ Cindy Ngamba’s star continues to rise, having recently defeated former Olympian and World Gold Medallist Atheyna Bylon to win gold at the World Boxing Cup. Cindy joined Bolton College in 2015 from Smithills School, starting on a sports course before advancing to a higher level qualification in Uniformed Public Services. Cindy now has her sights firmly set on this year’s Olympics. Go Cindy!
er of Cindy’s wins.
Cindy featured in our Course Guide back in 2016.
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As always, our hairdressing, barbering, and beauty students have been immersed in a variety of practical, hands-on experiences. Here’s a glimpse into what they’ve been up to...
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Lucy Adams, one of our Level 2 hairdressing apprentices, won ‘Highly Commended Trainee Hairdresser of the Year’ at the North West Hair & Beauty Awards!
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A hairdressing masterclass from international award-winning stylist Nikki Clifford, owner of NJUK Hair & Beauty. Barbering Level 3 students working on clients, observed by Level 1 and 2 students. Paraffin wax manicures.
Level 2 beauty students delivered a wellbeing event at the University of Bolton. 13.
Admissions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens after I’ve applied for a course? When you submitted your application you will have had an opportunity to select a date and time to attend an interview. If you missed this, we will have texted you asking you to book an interview; you can do this by logging onto your Learner Hub account and selecting and booking your interview, or you can call our admissions team on 01204 482 155 or email admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk who will be able to help. How frequent are interviews? Interviews are held as part of the open evening events every month, which will allow you to see around the curriculum area and meet the tutors at the same time. I have a conditional offer, what’s this? This is a promise to provide a place on your chosen course, provided you achieve certain criteria such as particular GCSEs, a good reference or suitable work placement. The conditional offer is always confirmed in writing. When can I enrol? Enrolment starts after Easter which means it’s likely you will enrol before you get your grades; your offer will remain conditional until proof of your grades is uploaded in the summer. I haven’t achieved the grades expected, what do I do? Don’t panic, we have courses at different levels! Tutors will be happy to discuss these options with you. We also offer impartial information, advice and guidance about options via our Student Experience Team; call them on 01204 482 182 or email studentservices@boltoncc.ac.uk to book a meeting with a Careers Guidance Specialist. I need to change my contact details, how do I do this? You can change your email address and phone number by logging into your Learner Hub account via www.bit.ly/LearnerHub or you can email your name, date of birth and new contact details to admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk Any more questions? Call our Admissions Team on 01204 482 155 or email admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk 14.
Our promises
to you It’s important to us that we deliver high-quality education that meets your needs so here are our promises to you: • A high-quality learning programme • Regular meetings to discuss progress • Opportunities to express views about your course and College
• Written work and assignments to be returned promptly, with written feedback • Opportunities to take part in enrichment activities • Access to confidential counselling and welfare services • Help with careers information, advice and/or guidance.
What we ask
of you We ask that you: • Make the most of the opportunities available here • Work hard to achieve your potential • Come prepared for learning • Attend classes on time • Show respect to others.
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College Life in Pictures
Early Years students received a visit from the College’s nursery children.
Our travel, catering and foundation students visited the Etihad Stadium, home to Manchester City.
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Hamza Shabir earned the Deaf Ambassador Award after impressing parents at a recent open event.
Amber, one of our creative media students, brought ‘The Hungry Caterpillar’ to life. Click Here to View
Students took part in the Pyramid Cup Enrichment Challenge in the College’s Atrium. Click Here to View
Sports students had a blast at a Careers in Sport event at Old Trafford.
Policing students dived into a simulated crime scene. Click Here to View
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Are Your Contact Details Up to Date? It’s essential that your contact details are up to date. Important information regarding your course and start date is communicated via email, post and in some instances, by phone. If your details aren’t correct, then we have no way of reaching you, which means missing out on essential information regarding your College course and joining us in September. If your contact details have changed since you applied, it’s really easy to let us know. Simply email admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
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