Past Buxton & Leek College student, Mitchell Collier, is flying high as the Duty Manager of the exclusive Belmond Cadogan Hotel in London which opened in 2019. This follows his role as Guest Relations Manager at Belmond Le Manoir Aux Quat’saisons, a prestigious restaurant in Oxford set up by Raymond Blanc. Mitchell, age 23, studied…
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Belmond success for past Buxton & Leek College student
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Buxton & Leek College awards local businesses for their commitment to apprenticeships
Buxton & Leek College have awarded a number of local businesses for their commitment in developing young people in the region through apprenticeships. The businesses were nominated by apprenticeship assessors for Continuous Commitment to Apprenticeships, Employer Contribution to Outstanding Apprenticeship Learning and Outstanding Apprentice Support. Stephanie Traynor, Operations Manager for Apprenticeships at Buxton & Leek…
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BLC Celebrates LGBT+ History Month with Rainbow Roam
Teams from Buxton & Leek College recently took part in a Rainbow Roam around their local community to celebrate the start of LGBT+ History month. Students and staff were invited to take part in the event, which took place on Monday 3rd February 2020. Those who attended the Buxton Rainbow Roam walked a mile around…
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Buxton & Leek College hosts event to thank Whaley Bridge rescue teams
Hospitality & Catering students at Buxton & Leek College held a special event to thank the emergency services who supported residents in Whaley Bridge when they were evacuated from their homes in August. In attendance were representatives from Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, Derbyshire Constabulary, local Mountain Rescue Teams, local businesses in Whaley Bridge, schools…
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Celebrating Success for BLC Staff Apprentice Eliza Wass
We are extremely proud to congratulate our staff apprentice Eliza Wass who recently achieved a distinction in her Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship. We spoke to Eliza to find out about her experience working in the University of Derby’s Apprenticeship Hub as a BLC Staff Apprentice. Could you tell us about your apprenticeship and what…
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BLC APPRENTICE JUSTIN HARRISON CONTINUES ALONG PATH TO SUCCESS
Justin Harrison, 31, returned to college to start a Customer Service Apprentice in 2018 after taking time out to care for his mother. Two years on, Justin has not only passed his apprenticeship but has also secured a permanent position as a College Advisor with the same organisation where he studied- the University of Derby.…
