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BCoT students win International Awards

24 Jan

BCoT were proud winners of two awards at the very first Internationalisation Awards ceremony held in Birmingham. Supported by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA), the awards are a celebration of the fantastic work being done in Students’ Unions across the UK in order to improve the lives of international students.

Are you interested in an Apprenticeship?

18 Jan

On Tuesday 7 February BCoT are hosting an Apprenticeship Information and Guidance Evening.

“If I wanted a new career, it was up to me to make it happen….” Abigail Peters.

10 Jan

"I’m not sure how long it was, but I’d wanted to change my career for quite a few years. I was a mum of two children, a hairdresser, and like everyone else, struggling to juggle the many demands that life throws your way. However, for me it was a case of ‘now or never’ and I knew that if I wanted to pursue my dream of becoming a building surveyor, it was up to me to do something about it.

Am I ready for college?

10 Jan

Michelle Swain is a mature student at BCoT studying a Level 2 Diploma in Art & Design. Michelle has been so inspired by her return to studying that she wanted to share her experiences with others who may be considering doing something similar. Here is her story.

Career success for former BCoT Engineering student

10 Jan

Students from BCoT’s School of Engineering attended a presentation on ‘Careers in Engineering’ by guest speaker Tim James, Programme Manager from GE Aviation. Tim was accompanied by his son Scott, who was a former Engineering student at BCoT and is now working as an apprentice engineer for GE Aviation.

Fancy a change of direction for the New Year – change to a course at BCoT

07 Dec

We have several full time courses starting in January, it;s not too late to join or switch to BCoT, first choice for your career.

Come along and have a go at BCoT’s open event on 26th November

07 Nov

Have you ever watched a person with a practical skill at work and thought “I wonder what it’s like to do that”? If so join us for BCoT’s Open Event on Saturday 26 November and try your hand at any number of skills for free.

BCoT Hospitality Students Enjoy Sausage-Making Master Class

04 Nov

Over 20 BCoT students on the VRQ Level 2 Professional Cookery programme attended a sausage-making master class held by local butcher John Burton, owner of Burtons Butchers in Winklebury.