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Industry Week in Health and Social Care
Industry week – what went on? Our Health and Social Care students heard from more than 16 inspiring industry speakers last week, they…
Work experience placement to apprenticeship: Grace’s career is off to a great start
Experience counts when it comes to getting your career off to a great start. This is something Level 3 Beauty Therapy apprentice, Grace…
Working surrounded by inspiration, really keep Emily’s creative passions alive
Fred’s haberdashery has been in Chesterfield for over 40 years. Emily took over the creative business at the beginning of last year.…
Are you a practising electrician? Make sure you have your inspection and testing…
As of June 2020, landlords are legally required to have their properties inspected and tested by a qualified electrician to ensure their…
Creativity Pays: Real Time Live on why music matters
Owners of Real Time Live, Niki and Mark Stevenson, have spent the last 27 years developing and supporting musical talent in the town. As…
Music students boost their skills thanks to help from local music venue
Music students from Chesterfield College have been given a fantastic opportunity to develop a range of skills to boost their industry…
Partnership agreement will develop the next generation of construction experts
We are delighted to announce that we have entered into an agreement construction company Robert Woodhead Limited (part of the Woodhead…
Our plumbing students have seen their grades soar
Our plumbing students have seen their grades soar with many progressing into apprenticeships throughout the pandemic. Our…
Painting and decorating students help to transform a new community hub
Students and staff from Chesterfield College’s painting and decorating department have used their skills to help transform a former…
Shop Indie – home to over 100 different artists and designers
As part of the Creativity Pays campaign, we have been speaking to local businesses, artists and designers in Chesterfield who are where they…
Surplus IT equipment needed to help close the digital divide
Chesterfield College has joined the Laptops for Kids campaign in Derbyshire and is calling on businesses and local residents to donate any…
Meet the ceramicist inspiring the next generation
Meet Hannah Staniforth: a ceramicist and artist, who studied at Chesterfield College before doing a degree in design crafts and starting her…