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Dearne Valley College Case Studies

Supported Internship – Sam Fox

The RNN Group has helped me a lot. When I knew what I wanted to do, they helped and found the placement for me to gain experience.
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Case Study: Sam Fox - Supported Internship

Distance Learning – Juwairiyyah

The course was a very flexible way to study as a distance learning student and be able to have the guidance and feedback provided by the course tutor when help was needed for my understanding of the course.
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Juwairiyyah Nisar - Distance Learning

Adult Learner – Dawn

From being made redundant to starting up her own blossoming business, the RNN Group has changed Dawn O’Hara’s life.
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Dawn O’Hara - Adult Learner

Engineering – Niall

Niall Greensmith was nominated for the Outstanding Apprentice award in Manufacturing by his employer Pattinson Brothers, part of Europa Engineering Ltd.
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Niall

Construction – Emma

Ellie Rose completed her Level 3 in Brickwork at the College and is now a Brickwork Technician where she supports Construction students with their projects.
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Emma

Computing – James

James is a Computing and Digital student who has progressed from Level 3 to a Higher Education course in Computing and Systems Development.
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James

Learning and Development – Diane

To gain valuable coaching training to help support the development of staff wellbeing, HR Officer Diane is doing a Learning and Development apprenticeship.
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Diane

Computing – Gregor

Gregor Milligan is a Computing and Digital student that has progressed from Level 3 Computing to a degree in Computing and Systems Development
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Gregor

Accounting – David Hodgson

David chose to study a Level 2 and Level 3 course in Accountancy and has now secured his first accountancy role as Assistant Accountant for Inspire Trust.
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David

Games Animation – Helen and Ellie

Helen Andrzejowska and Ellie Brown are former Games Animation students studying at Rotherham College, who have since leaving their Games Design degree at university grown their young business Ocean Spark Studios, video game development studio based in Huddersfield, Yorkshire.
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My route to success - Helen and Ellie

Engineering – Patrick

Former Engineering student Patrick O’Connor studied a Level 3 course in Manufacturing Engineering followed by a HNC in Mechanical Engineering, both at Rotherham College. Patrick is now an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer at Nikken Kosakusho Europe, a manufacturer of tool holders and attachments based at the Advanced Manufacturing Park in Rotherham.
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My route to success - Patrick

Travel and Tourism – Chris

Former student Chris Harcombe studied a Level 3 course in Travel and Tourism. Chris is now the Aviation Development Director for Doncaster Sheffield Airport, part of the senior management team at Doncaster Sheffield Airport and responsible for growing the business from an aviation perspective.
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My route to success

Performing Arts – Laura

Former student Laura Judge studied a Level 3 course in Performing Arts. Laura has since built an impressive career as an actress – with numerous roles in theatre, film and television – as well as teaching drama for a casting agency and launching her own theatre and education company.
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My route to success - Laura

Construction – Joel Wade

Joel chose to study Furniture Craft Level 1, 2 and 3, as well as Site Joinery and also progressed on to become a Woodwork Technician for a period of time.
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Joel

Performing Arts – Ellie-Mae Royal

Ellie-Mae first found her feet on the Performing Arts Dance course and has since completed a degree in the area, now studying for her PGCE at University Centre Rotherham (UCR).
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Ellie-Mae

Construction – Ellie Rose Tizard

Ellie Rose completed her Level 3 in Brickwork at the College and is now a Brickwork Technician where she supports Construction students with their projects.
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Ellie Rose

ESOL – Badriya Mohammed

Badriya Mohammed, mother of three came to the UK in 2005 not knowing any English however since starting the ESOL course has become more confident in herself and her ability to communicate with others.
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Badriya

ESOL – Mansour Shishehgarzadeh

When arriving from his home country, Iran, Mansour found it tough to find employment however after improving his English through the ESOL course he is now more confident in communicating with others and has since secured employment.
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Mansour

Art and Design – Emma Scully

After encountering a career-ending injury, Emma refocused her energy and discovered a new passion and, with a little help from the tutors at Rotherham College, she’s now very excited for what’s to come.
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Emma

Maths and English – Magdalena Marnowska

After some big changes in her life, Magdalena chose to take a leap and improve her career prospects by studying Maths and English part-time alongside her current job at Aldi.
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Magdalena

Hair and Beauty – Jade Walton

After working in jobs she had little interest in for many years, Jade, aged 30, decided to return to College to pursue something she was truly passionate about.
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Jade

Hair and Beauty – Jessica Bloor

Ever since a young age, Karolina realised that a career in hairdressing was something for her and decided to apply for an apprenticeship.
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Jessica

Hair and Beauty – Joanne Redfearne

Joanne had worked in retail for many years, but when the pandemic struck and affected her working hours she had to rethink her career options. She joined the Level 2 Beauty course last year and hasn’t looked back ever since.
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Joanne

Hairdressing Apprentice – Karolina Lewandowska

Ever since a young age, Karolina realised that a career in hairdressing was something for her and decided to apply for an apprenticeship.
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Karolina

Media Make-up- Jessie Roberts

After GCSE's, Jessie was unsure on what route to go down. After experimenting with makeup during lockdown, they decided to study Media Make-up at college.
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Young woman with make up transformation
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