Dudley College Wrap 7th October 2022

“I’ve alwaysbeen fascinated by crime and the lawand I knewI wanted to have acareer in this area so this course wasperfect forme. The staffare professional and friendly and encourage youto do your best.

I’m going to study CSIwith aplacement year at Staffordshire UniversitysoI can pursue acareer as a Pro�ler or Crime Scene Investigator.”

Hollie Jones,aged 18, studied Applied Lawwith Criminology and Business, formally astudentatthe Link Academy

WHATOUR STUDENTSSAY

“The linksthat the college has forwork experienceat DudleyZoo and Wild Zoological Park encouraged me to study here.

My dream job wastobeazookeeper and through this course it had enabled me to pursue this career at the Wild Zoological Park as abirdkeeper. Ilook after exotic birds and birds of prey

Studying herehas gotmycareer offtoa �ying start�” Skye Stock,aged 17, studying Animal Management Level3, formally astudent at The Link Academy.

“I’ve alwayswanted to be an architect and studying the newT Level �uali�cation has enabled me to go to the University of Birmingham to study Architecture.

“I want to become a Paramedic so when Ileft school Icame to college to study Health &Social Care -I’vepassed Level1 and nowI’m progressing to Level 2. Ileftschool with grade 2inGCSE English and Ineeded to improve my grade so I cancontinue my studies

I’m so happywith my grade 5–a whole 3 grades higher than Igot at school.

My Englishtutor has been brilliant.Encouraging me to succeed and she responds straightawaywhen I

needed help. She also provided extraresources whenIneededit.“

Daniel Hudson aged 17, GCSE English grade 5, formally a student at Wombourne High.

“I have apassion for scienceand I’m so happy with achieving two Distinctions and aMerit The teachersare amazing and the college is agood placetostudy with great facilities.”

Ali Hassnain aged 18, Applied ScienceLevel 3, formally astudentatBishop Milner School.

I’dde�nitely recommend the TLevel course. The teacherswerereally good and very welcoming.”

Marvin Omoruyi, aged 18, studied Tlevel Construction Design, formally astudent at St James

“My sistercame here and said it wasgood, so Ifollowedinher footsteps� We’vealso both studied the Tlevel �uali�cations –she’s justcompleted hersand I’ve just �nished my �rst year, achieving an Afor the employerproject and aBinthe exam. If you’rethinking of acareer in teaching, de�nitely do this course, it’s brilliant.”

Natasha Tighe aged 17, TLevel AssistedTeaching, formally astudent at Wombourne High School.

“The teachers were awesome! Theywere supportive, engaging and friendly.”

“I really enjoyattending college. Ihavea good relationship with my teacherswhich has helped me feel relaxed and theyare alwaysavailable if I�m �nding something dif�cult or justneed to talk.”

“The facilities on offerare amazing and the tutorsgo above and beyond to giveyou the supportyou require.”

EARN WHILE YOULEARN

Develop skills forwork and gain industryrecognised quali�cations to getahead in your future career with an Apprenticeship

Whychoose an Apprenticeship?

•Earn asalaryasyou work towardsyour career goals

•Develop skills and knowledge while studying foryour level2 or 3quali�cation.

•Gain adegree levelquali�cation through Higher Apprenticeships

•Apprentices areentitledtoemployee bene�ts including holidaypay and sick pay.

•Fast-track your career with opportunities to move up the ladder quicklydue to on-the-job experienceand quali�cations to match.

“When Ileftschool Ididn’t want to go to universityand get intodebtfor studying. I wanted to continue learning while earning awage, so an Apprenticeshipwas the obviouschoicefor me. Ibegan my career as an Early YearsApprenticeworking in aNursery, but aftera fewyearsIdecided

Iwanteda change of career andknewthatthe Apprenticeship routewas thepath Iwould takeagain.

Isecured aBusiness Admin Apprenticeship in the Children’s Services Business Supportdepartment at DudleyMetropolitan Borough Council (DMBC) and Ihaven’t looked back! Iachieved my Level2inBusiness Administration,followedbyLevel 3, which resulted in me being promotedtoBusiness Admin Assistant and employedasapermanent member of staffatthe Council.

I’mnow progressing my career further with the Council, undertaking aTeam Leader Apprenticeshipwhich will givemethe platform to advancemycareertomanagement level.”

Annie Guy,aged 27, Team Leadership Apprenticeship at DudleyMBC

“I chose an Apprenticeship because it wasa win-win situation. Youget paid, learnand get a �uali�cation at the same time.

Iwould recommend the college and an Apprenticeshipasa great waytoget your career started.”

LOOKING AT UNIVERSITYOPTIONS?

Want to advanceyour career and upskill or retrain with a university level �uali�cation�

Stay local and study an undergraduateprogramme with Dudley College. HNCs, HNDs,HigherLevel Apprenticeships and Higher Technical Quali�cations deepen your knowledge, enhanceyour skills and increase your earning potential overyour whole lifetime. While degrees tend to be knowledge-focused, our courses directly prepareyou forthe world of work.Weoffer quali�cations that lead to exciting careersinareas that employers arerecruiting in. Youcan also top-up your studiestodegree levelonarelevant universityprogramme.

Advancing your quali�cations doesn�thavetomean spending thousands of pounds going to university. We�re acost-effectiveoption forstudying ahigher levelorHND and youcould save youupto£9,000, compared to equivalent levels of study at certain universities! Manyofour undergraduatestudents choose to stay local to study higher,boosttheir career prospects,save on fees and minimise travel

With our HNC and HND qualifications starting in September 2023 youcan apply fora lo�-intereststudent loan��hereare no up-front coststostopyou enrolling

Zara McGregor, aged 21, Geospatial Technician Level 3Apprentice, at Survey Solutions www.blackcountryandmarchesiot.ac.uk

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YoucanachieveadegreewithoutgoingtoUnifull-time!HigherApprenticeshipsallowyoutoprogresstouniversitylevelwhile workingintheprofessionthatyoulovewhileyouearnasalaryandstillgettoachievehigherlevel�uali�cations.�tudyatthe�o� andachievehigherwithspecialistcoursesandApprenticeshipsin:

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Subjects:

•Accounting (AAT)

•Biology

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•Chemistry

•Classical Civilisation

•Computer Science

•Criminology (BTEC)

•Economics

•English Language

•English Literature

•English Language and Literature

•Environmental Science

•Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

•Film Studies

•Fine Art

•French

•Geography

•Geology

•German

•Graphic Design

•History

•ICT (BTEC)

•Law

•Mathematics

•Media Studies

•Philosophy

•Photography

•Physics

•Politics

•Product Design

•Psychology

•Religious Studies

•Sociology

•Sport and Physical Education

•Statistics

•Textile Design

Be partofthe Dudley Sixth success

Dudley Sixth College students celebrated their ALevel results in August with an overall passrate of 100% in 31 subjects.

“I really enjoyed myself at Dudley Sixth, it was the best decision I have made to come here.”

Eleanor Butler

Aged: 18

ALevels: Biology (A), Mathematics (A), Physical Education (A*)

“I would say to anyone considering A Levels to be interested in your subject and willing to put in the effort.”

Alex Michael Grazier

Aged: 18

ALevels: Economics (A), Law (A*), Politics (A)

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“The teachers are amazing and have been so supportive throughout.”

Muzaina Shah

Aged: 18

ALevels: Film Studies (A), Graphic Communication (C), Media Studies (A*)

“I chose to study at Dudley Sixth because it’s a smallercampus which feelsinviting and welcoming. The lab facilities are modern, and teachers are enthusiastic about their subjects, makinglearning engaging and fun.”

Ella Darrant

Aged: 18

ALevels: Biology (A*), Chemistry (A), Psychology (A)