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 Buxton & Leek College at the age of 16 to study Level 2 Beauty, continuing onto the Level 2 & 3 Hairdressing. She says it…
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Sophie Rides the Waves of Success
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Buxton & Leek College Celebrates Regional Businesses at Apprenticeship Awards 2018
Buxton & Leek College 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…
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College Opens its Doors to New Students – Sat 17 March
Buxton & Leek College 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…
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Business Course was a Magical Move for Daniel!
Previous Buxton & Leek College student Daniel Wardle, from Chapel-en-le-Frith is fast becoming known in magic circles as the next Dynamo, who now goes by the stage name of Daniel Jewell. Magic man Daniel, aged 25, says it was his BTEC National Diploma in Business Studies at Buxton & Leek College that gave him…
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Try Tasting Life at College
Are you nearing the end of school but can’t make up your mind which course to study at College? Buxton & Leek College has the answer with a range of taster sessions available for students to try before they apply! Campuses in both towns are offering free taster sessions for students in Years 10 &…
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Students breathe new life into a great British Classic!
The idea for the student Land Rover make-over originally came from tutors at Buxton & Leek College, who wanted a project that would engage but challenge learners on the Motor Vehicle course – and it certainly did! Along the road to bringing the vehicle back to life, Level 3 students based at the college’s Harpur…
