Celebrating over 75 years of BCoT

Once a student, always a part of our story.

Ashley Appleby

Ashley studied the Level 3 extended diploma in TV, Film and Media between 2015 and 2018.

For the past seven years, Ashley has been working as a brand and content manager within the motorsport and Esports industry, representing major clients such as Formula 1, Formula E, global logistics company DSV, and Atlassian Williams Formula 1 Team.

She says the confidence the course instilled in her set her up for the career she has today and encouraged her to give other women a voice in the male-dominated industry.

Read Ashley's full story here.

Katie Piper OBE

Katie grew up in Andover and attended BCoT in 2000 to study Level 2 and 3 NVQ in Hair and Beauty.

Katie said: “I genuinely enjoyed being there – it was a place where I felt I could be creative, curious and hands-on, while also building practical skills that felt relevant to the real world. One of the highlights for me was learning in such a supportive environment, surrounded by people who were passionate about beauty, wellbeing and helping others feel confident in themselves.”

Read Katie's full story here.

Michael Richards

Michael who lived in East Stratton, spent four years at BCoT mastering his craft as a bricklaying apprentice before graduating with the class of 1959.

At BCoT, Michael didn’t just learn to lay a straight line; he mastered the complex geometry of arch-building and gained a holistic understanding of the trade, including carpentry and joinery, glazing and plastering.

Read Michael's full story here.

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