UOD – Buxton has announced that a wide range of apprenticeship vacancies are available this Spring as part of the College’s commitment to “real world learning.” To celebrate the growing apprenticeship division, working with around 150 regional businesses, Len Tildsley, Principal of UOD – Buxton embarked on a day’s “job-swap” with one of the apprentices. Len switched…
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Apprenticeships for All Unveiled This Spring
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Students Changing lives with Sport
Children from The Crescent Academy in Meir were presented with certificates for hard work, following the completion of a 4-week exercise and fitness programme, delivered by UOD – Buxton. The year 6 special educational needs children from The Crescent Academy in Meir completed the module: ‘Exercise for Specific Groups’, delivered by the College’s Level 3 BTEC Sports Coaching…
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Principal and Mayor abseil for charity
UOD – Buxton Principal Len Tildsley along with Leek Town Mayor Cllr. Brian Johnson, put their trust in Level 3 Outdoor Sports students by abseiling down St Edward’s Church in Leek on a cold and windy Friday morning. The event, as part of the Level 3 Outdoor Sports course, was organised and supervised entirely…
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Sophie Rides the Waves of Success
Sophie Kennerk, aged 21, has carved a successful career on-board Steiner Cruise ships following competing against hair & beauty students across the country. Sophie, who grew up in Buxton, joined UOD – Buxton at the age of 16 to study Level 2 Beauty, continuing onto the Level 2 & 3 Hairdressing. She says it was…
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UOD – Buxton Celebrates Regional Businesses at Apprenticeship Awards 2018
UOD – Buxton celebrated regional businesses and their commitment to training the workforce through apprenticeships, at the annual Apprenticeship Awards. The Awards took place at the Devonshire Dome in Buxton on Wednesday 7 March and included nominees selected from around 150 businesses that the College works with to deliver apprenticeships. Special thanks goes to award sponsors: Howdens…
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College Opens its Doors to New Students – Sat 17 March
UOD – Buxton is welcoming students to attend a special Open Day on Saturday 17 March from 10am till 1pm, held at both College campuses in Buxton and Leek. The Open Day is for everyone: those at school or adults looking to upskill in order that they can have a look around the College and discover…
