Be inspired by the success of our learners. See how their dedication to learning and our high-quality teaching has helped them on their way to rewarding careers.

Derby College has a significant impact on many individuals, businesses and the wider community. We are committed to producing a talent pool equipped with the right skills and attitudes to meet the needs of employers. We are proud of our contribution to economic growth and social prosperity.

By guiding people onto learning pathways that lead to positive destinations, we encourage progress and aspirational outcomes.

Many of our learners have gone on to achieve great things since leaving the College and we want to share their inspirational success stories with you.

Maxine Dudley

Derby College the right route for housebuilder Head of Technical, Maxine

Dawn Shiels-Houston

Coaching and mentoring Level 5 a “goldmine” for Dawn

Ryan Pearch

Former apprentice plumber Ryan aims to give a start to “people like me”

Jamie Quince-Starkey

College creative writing course leads to Quad documentary premiere

Emily Gray

Peak Award Winner Emily now studying for master’s in Australia

George Barwick

Professional Construction course - ‘the best thing I ever did!’

Suzanne Butler

Award winner Suzanne has designs on a career in architecture

Dean Wain

Derby College helps apprentice Dean change career direction

Jess Monk

Employer shows trust in teenage business admin apprentice Jess

Ethan Gaunt

Work experience led straight to a job for design technician Ethan

Luke Green

Luke ditches sixth form for college and a future in quantity surveying

Lisa Pipes

Support of “passionate” lecturers inspires mum-of-four to a degree

Student X

Ex-public services student joins battle against child sex and terror

Curtis Monkman

Business student Curtis relishes role of student ambassador

Gus Collier

Electronics ace Gus says College A Levels are “a better way to learn”

Leah Kellogg

Former Teaching Assistant apprentice returns to Bemrose School as PE teacher

Lauren Bamford

Derby College provides Lauren with the foundations for success

Rosie Sharp

College powers weight trainer Rosie’s gym career forward

Florence Phillips

Missed exam targets a ‘blessing’ as Flo launches fitness career with college

Louise Alberts

Hospital matron Louise owes nursing career to Derby College