Your Young Person’s Study Programme

At DCG your young person can choose from one of the broadest ranges of subjects in the East Midlands, whether they want to follow a technical, vocational or academic route.

We’ll help your young person build a study pathway that’s just right for them – based on their career plans and their existing qualifications and experience.

Whatever your young person chooses, they’ll benefit from:

Work experience:

exciting placements, employer-led projects, guest speakers and company visits will give vital insights into the world of work. We have close links with over 2,000 employers.

English and maths:

your young person will continue improving their English and maths skills alongside their studies, including working towards those all-important GCSE grades of 4 and above if they’ve not already achieved them. Our expert English and Maths team offers revision workshops and online support too.

Digital knowhow:

your young person will gain digital skills to aid their learning and keep pace with latest developments in business and industry.

Employability skills:

we equip young people with all the broader attributes employers are looking for, including communication, teamworking, creativity, leadership, enterprise, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Tailored support:

your young person will be assigned a Student Experience and Progression Coach throughout their time at College, ensuring their learning stays on track. They can also access additional support depending on their individual learning needs.

Personal and Professional Development:

our specialist programme provides expert advice to help your young person make the right choices and ensure a smooth transition to the next stage of their life.