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Dearne Valley College is proudly supporting the 12th annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW 2019). Showcasing our success stories and giving information.

The Plastering department is proud to have received gold status supporting the next generation of plasterers to fill the skills gap.

Elliot Turner was recently inspired to achieve one of his childhood dreams and become the mascot for his favourite team Barnsley Football Club.

ITV News Calendar Visit DVC to gain insight into what young people think of the recent government decisions on Brexit

Health and Social care students visit Sandygate Care Home to make a range of Christmas crafts from wreaths to Christmas themed word searches and crosswords

Game Republic give Digital Students a Masterclass

Dearne Valley College attended the annual LEAF event in Rotherham to provide local schools, college leavers and jobseekers with advice and guidance.

Our brand new mini guide for Dearne Valley College is now available to grab at all our Open Events as well as any other events we attend.

SafeGuard Clothing, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of body armour, is working to support the next generation of public service officials by donating one of its bullet resistant vests to Dearne Valley College.

On Friday 9th November Dearne Valley College celebrated the achievements of their higher education students at their joint Graduation.

University Centre Rotherham (UCR) will be hosting another Open Event on Saturday 17th November from 10.00am until 2.00pm.

Our brand new 2019/20 course guide is now available to view online, with insight into the progression routes and career paths available afterwards.

Dearne Valley College is proud to support the national ‘Love Our Colleges’ campaign running as part of Colleges Week from Monday 15 October to Friday 19 October.

This is it – the ultimate welcome to student life, Freshers’ 2018! Enjoy a day of retro games, a social nightlife tour and live music. This is your opportunity to meet fellow students with similar interests, get your hands on lots of freebies and sign up to your Student Union.

Commended for their emphasis on practical learning, our counselling courses enable learners to develop their understanding of theory through meaningful work experience.

Under the guidance of education specialists who have a huge breadth of experience, learners with a teaching qualification from Dearne Valley College have a competitive edge when applying for jobs.

A new set of Motor Vehicle courses from Level 1 to Level 3 will give students the training to become qualified hybrid and electric vehicle technicians.

Level 4 Travel and Tourism students have raised over £900 in aid of funds for Rotherham Hospice.

Wednesday 23rd May is our next Open Event and your opportunity to observe how studying with us will propel your future career prospects.

Vanessa Ellis is not only a higher education lecturer at Dearne Valley College, but also acts as assistant coach to Great Britain’s women’s basketball team, a role that has seen her make it to this year’s Commonwealth Games, and win the silver medal for England.

On Tuesday 27th March between 9.30am and 12.30pm our doors will be open to visitors eager to find out first-hand what it would be like to study with us.

The recent development of University Centre Rotherham (UCR) has seen fast-moving progress, with the build’s steel framework now complete and a webcam installed to showcase the latest updates of UCR on-site.

Rotherham Music, an organisation that aims to improve and extend music education in Rotherham, will deliver a Rock and Pop club aimed at younger children every Thursday from 5pm at Rotherham College.

The RNN Group Colleges, which include Rotherham College, North Notts College and Dearne Valley College have been awarded the Matrix Quality Standard for Information Advice and Guidance Services for their work in ensuring a smooth transition for students following the addition of Dearne Valley College to the Group in February 2017.

Dearne Valley College is elated to present the official video of the RNN Group Colleges Graduation 2017. The first joint ceremonies were held on Saturday 23rd September 2017 at the Rotherham Minster.

Rotherham College, North Notts College and Dearne Valley College have received funding from Sport England to raise the activity levels of students.

Received your GCSE results and ready to get a head start in your career? Make our hands-on courses and Apprenticeships your choice this September.
Rotherham College, North Notts College and Dearne Valley College provide vocational training in industry-standard facilities from entry level and Level 3 (equivalent to A-Levels) to degree level in Rotherham and Worksop.

Dearne Valley College has taken the decision to close the doors of its commercial training restaurant, The Griffin Grill.

Three local colleges have equalled many universities by achieving a ‘Silver’ quality rating under a new government scheme which helps potential students choose where to study for a degree.

The General Election may have felt like it happened ages ago (I mean we’ve all slept since then) but even if you’ve not been following the outcome closely, you’ve most likely heard phrases like hung parliament and coalition government being thrown around.

The Rotherham Food and Drink Show 2017 saw a remarkable turnout from the community.

Here is a quick reminder and a message of good luck to all of our students who are completing their English and Maths GCSE examinations this week!

In a world where the media commenting on the latest celebrity to undergo cosmetic surgery is trending across social media platforms every other day and selling a t-Shirt with a hidden designer label for £50 is not considered as unreasonable (preach Macklemore), I think it’s fair to say that as a race we’re pretty obsessed with our appearances.

Dearne Valley College Catering staff and students are featuring at the upcoming Rotherham Food and Drink Show 2017.

It’s nearly that time of the year again where we gather around the telly to watch celebrities put aside their dignity for a day of laughter, all in aid of a good cause.

A merger between Dearne Valley College and the RNN Group has officially completed, strengthening education and training opportunities for learners and businesses across the Sheffield City Region, the East Midlands and beyond.

Wentworth & Dearne MP, John Healey visited a group of students at Dearne Valley College recently to take part in a Q&A session at their Manvers campus.

Dearne Valley College’s latest cohort of Higher Education students were joined by proud family, friends and College staff as they marked the end of their studies with a Graduation celebration.

A proposed College merger is set to strengthen education and enhance opportunities for learners and businesses in the South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire areas.

Students who have recently received, or are about to receive their results, and are still considering their next steps are invited to a special Open Evening at Dearne Valley College on Thursday 25th August to get themselves sorted for September!

A student from Dearne Valley College has been selected from thousands of nominations to win a prestigious award at the National BTEC Awards in London.

An Apprentice from Dearne Valley College is celebrating after receiving high praise and recognition for his achievements at a local awards initiative, which concluded in a special presentation at Rotherham Town Hall.

Leader of the Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn visited students at Dearne Valley College during a tour of the region as part of Labour’s Remain campaign in the lead up to this month’s EU referendum.

Apprentices from across the South Yorkshire region are celebrating after winning prestigious awards from Dearne Valley College for their achievements and successes.

Young people who are considering an Apprenticeship are invited to attend an Open Evening at Dearne Valley College in celebration of the upcoming National Apprenticeship Week, taking place on Thursday 10th March, 5pm-8pm at the Manvers campus.