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.

Ashley Grell

DCG business lecturers provide “great support and quality teaching”

Arvin Johan

DCG BTEC leaves Arvin well equipped for business management degree

Dayne Yearwood

Fashion retail apprentice helps indie retailer grow, despite lockdown

Sophie Nelson

Sophie finds true vocation thanks to Derby College

Christian Flanagan

Former runner Christian on right track for personal training career

James Bates

Foundation degree “great stop gap” for prospective teacher James

Fadoua Idrissi

Single mum Fadoua pursues goal of becoming chartered accountant

Hannah McDonald

Confidence gained in English lectures helps A level student Hannah secure policing role

Pavla Kesslerova

Derby College helps mature postgraduate student progress on learning journey

Amy Sykes

Growing links with Flowerworld benefit floristry student Amy

Diana Ragauskiene

AAT high-achiever Diana works towards level 4 then accounting job

Anila Bara

Derby College gets top marks from accounting student Anila

Joanna Kyaing

Former Business student sets up international business

Alex Watts

Former DCG business student taps into Myanmar fitness market

Katie Haslam

Career in floristry is flourishing for DCG apprentice Katie

Libbi Myers

Lockdown picnic box success for former Roundhouse business student

Daniel Wall

Trainee alpaca shearer Daniel sets out on his next life adventure

Hannah Smith

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Hannah loves every minute of her job

Harriet McDonnell

Rock band Muddibrooke set on right track by Derby College

Suhayl Bhikha

Halfords and Derby College offer career switch from shopfront to Autocentre floor