Real training for real jobs
Links between the College and employers in industry ensure
that training given on campus supports the requirements of
developing industries.
Alex Jones of Flitwick and Ben Fullbrook of Luton joined
Bedford College straight from school, aged 16, to study full time
for a National Diploma in Electrical & Electronic
Engineering. They have now joined SELEX Galileo on a
prestigious 4 year apprenticeship scheme, after successfully
completing their National Diploma studies.
As part of their apprenticeships they have now returned to
Bedford College to study HNC Electrical and Electronic
Engineering.
Duncan McLaren, course tutor, (pictured above with Ben and
Alex) explained: “Our courses offer students the chance to
turn GCSEs into higher qualifications and apprenticeships and on to
real jobs. Courses include specialist units put together
after consultation with industry, so that we know we are meeting
industry needs. This puts students in an excellent position to take
up apprenticeships and jobs.”
Joe Sullivan, Electronics Instructor, added: “You often get
one chance and for Ben and Alex this could be that chance.
After 2 years full time study with Bedford College they have a real
result at the end of it. They are now on their way with
apprenticeships that will lead them on to real jobs in an industry
they are specially trained for. We are delighted they have
returned to Bedford College to study HNC.”
Alex and Ben said: “We are both glad we chose Bedford College
after looking at other Colleges when leaving school. The
lecturers are fantastic and really help you.
“As apprentices at SELEX Galileo we have a real chance to
continue studying and go on to careers in engineering. We are
learning so much from it already. An audit of SELEX rated the
apprenticeship scheme the highest score possible - you don't get
this sort of apprenticeship scheme anywhere. We will make the
most of it.”