Over the past 18-months a record number of people have secured employment within the manufacturing and logistics sectors after completing a two-week forklift truck and warehousing programme at Buxton & Leek College. Best Connections a recruiter of pickers, packers, production staff, HGV and forklift truck drivers has reported that 38 candidates secured either temporary or permanent…
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Workers Get a Lift into Employment
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Student’s winning ingredients for Success
Julia Knowles, aged 18 from Edgeley, Stockport was recognised at Buxton & Leek College’s annual Student Awards Ceremony this month (Thurs 5 July), winning the Outstanding Achievement Award. Principal of the College Len Tildsley, who presented the ceremony at Buxton’s iconic Devonshire Dome, praised Julia, who studied a Hospitality & Catering course, for her “passion…
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STUDENTS SHINE AT BUXTON & LEEK COLLEGE AWARDS
Over One hundred and sixty people were in attendance at Buxton & Leek College’s Annual Awards Ceremony on Thursday 5 July, to recognise special student achievement in each curriculum area across the College. 31 winners and their guests were treated to a 2-course dinner held at Buxton’s iconic Devonshire Dome. Throughout the evening students…
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HND OPENS DOORS IN THE BUSINESS WORLD
Would you like to work towards a degree for just one day a week whilst still being able to earn a wage? Buxton & Leek College has the answer with its HND in Business. Claire Poole a Curriculum Leader at the College said: “You will be well on you way to gaining a degree following…
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Hair & Beauty Show is a Cosmic Success
Dozens of students from Buxton & Leek College showcased their hair and beauty skills in Buxton’s Devonshire Dome, as part of the College’s annual Hair & Beauty Show on Sunday 10 June. Students from the hair and beauty courses at both Buxton & Leek campuses were given a theme to develop their own make up, hair,…
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Outdoor course leads to Biking and Bears
Former Buxton and Leek College student Billy Hoyes was biking in Canada when a bear crossed his path. ‘I didn’t hang about that’s for sure!’ said Billy, ‘and I think that’s the fastest I’ve ever been getting down the rest of the trail!’ After completing an Outdoor Sports Leadership course at Buxton in 2016, Billy…