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Employer Encounter: Catering students visited by Ryan Killalea, a Head Chef at Lime Wharf Cafe

Employer Encounter: Catering students visited by Ryan Killalea, a Head Chef at Lime Wharf Cafe

Tom Gater2025-02-05T11:44:12+00:00December 13th, 2023|Categories: Guest Speakers|Tags: guest speaker|

Our Level 2 and 3 Catering students were joined by Ryan Killalea, a head chef at Lime Wharf Cafe. Ryan spoke to the class about his experiences working his way up to head chef level in charge of a kitchen and gave advice to students who want to advance to a future career in catering. Ryan discussed his qualifications, his values as a Chef, and meeting inspiring figures in the industry such as Gordon Ramsey and MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace. [...]

Employer Encounter: A Level Law students visited by John Stebbing, a practising Mediator

Employer Encounter: A Level Law students visited by John Stebbing, a practising Mediator

Marketing Team2023-11-30T16:49:59+00:00December 2nd, 2023|Categories: Careers and Higher Education, Guest Speakers|Tags: guest speaker, law|

John Stebbing, a practising Mediator and former Family Solicitor visited the College this week to speak to A Level Law students about a wide range of careers available in the law industry. This included the routes to becoming a barrister, a paralegal, and a solicitor. John also spoke of the ways to access careers in law, including the traditional university route, as well as apprenticeships which allow students to earn as they learn. John shared a variety of interesting [...]

Employer Encounter: Level 3 Hospitality students visited by Glen Harrison from Concord Hotels

Employer Encounter: Level 3 Hospitality students visited by Glen Harrison from Concord Hotels

Marketing Team2025-02-05T11:44:26+00:00October 26th, 2023|Categories: Careers and Higher Education, Guest Speakers|Tags: guest speaker, hospitality|

Glen Harrison, Talent Development Manager for Concord Hotels, visited the College last week to speak to Level 3 Certificate and Subsidiary Diploma Hospitality students about the management training programme on offer after completion of their studies. Students were able to ask questions about the programme and find out what Glen looks for in the recruitment for the programme. Glen has been visiting the college for over 8 years and a number of hospitality students have successfully completed the training [...]

Apprenticeship Awareness Sessions For 2nd Year Students

Apprenticeship Awareness Sessions For 2nd Year Students

Marketing Team2023-10-25T11:29:31+01:00October 25th, 2023|Categories: Careers and Higher Education, Guest Speakers|Tags: apprenticeships, careers, guest speaker|

As part of our cross-college Tutorial programme, last week, all 2nd year students attended information and awareness sessions on Apprenticeships. Students developed an understanding of where and how to apply for Apprenticeships, the different levels of study available, and the current vacancies/sector information for the local area. These sessions provided students with a wider grasp of post-college progression options available to them. We would like to thank the Sussex Council of Training Providers for their support over the week.

Employer Encounter: “What is AI?” by Kirsten McCormick

Employer Encounter: “What is AI?” by Kirsten McCormick

Marketing Team2024-01-11T16:20:50+00:00October 20th, 2023|Categories: Guest Speakers|Tags: engineering, guest speaker, STEM|

Kirsten McCormick, a Systems Engineer and Artificial Intelligence Lead at General Dynamics, visited the College recently and delivered an insightful presentation titled "What is AI?". In her talk, she guided students through a comprehensive exploration of AI, machine learning, and neural networks. Furthermore, Kirsten delved into the ethical considerations associated with the utilization of AI across various industries, such as defense and healthcare. We would like to thank Kirsten for speaking to our students and providing them with an [...]

Students get an insight into the role of a campaigner in correcting global wrongdoings and inequality

Students get an insight into the role of a campaigner in correcting global wrongdoings and inequality

Marketing Team2024-01-11T16:34:05+00:00October 17th, 2023|Categories: Guest Speakers|Tags: business, economics, guest speaker, law, politics, science, social sciences|

Our Politics, Economics, Law, Business, Sociology, and Science students were lucky to have an audience with author, writer, and campaigner Nick Dearden who talked to them about the work of Global Justice Now and his new book Pharmanomics. Supported by members of the Global Justice Now committee, as well as the Mayoress of Bexhill, Lynn Brailsford, Nick inspired the students by raising awareness of some of the unethical practices of Big Pharma, as well as some key economic and [...]

Employer Encounter: Kurt J. Lesker’s presentation to Bexhill College STEM students

Employer Encounter: Kurt J. Lesker’s presentation to Bexhill College STEM students

Marketing Team2024-01-11T16:22:06+00:00October 16th, 2023|Categories: Guest Speakers|Tags: engineering, guest speaker, science, STEM|

Recently Kurt J. Lesker, a local engineering firm, visited the College to communicate to the STEM students the skills they would need to work in the engineering sector. The Kurt J. Lesker Company is a leading global provider of high-quality vacuum equipment and a leading manufacturer of vacuum technology solutions for research and production applications. Two of Kurt J. Lesker's current engineers Ed and Milly kindly shared their journeys leading up to their current roles and spoke about Kurt [...]

Year 2 Gambling Awareness Sessions With Gamcare

Year 2 Gambling Awareness Sessions With Gamcare

Marketing Team2024-01-09T09:46:40+00:00October 11th, 2023|Categories: Guest Speakers|Tags: finance, guest speaker|

Last week, as part of our cross-college Tutorial programme, all 2nd year students had Gambling Awareness sessions with Gamcare. The students discovered how gambling affects the brain, relationships, and factors to be aware of. This information was delivered through videos, discussions, and first-hand, real-life experience of gambling addiction. When asked what they enjoyed most about the session, a student said “It was interesting because there’s so much science behind it with the brain… it is crazy! I enjoyed that [...]

Employer Encounter: Emma Pilbeam, Director of Fizzy Apple Ltd, delivers presentation to Level 2 and Level 3 ICT students

Employer Encounter: Emma Pilbeam, Director of Fizzy Apple Ltd, delivers presentation to Level 2 and Level 3 ICT students

Marketing Team2024-01-11T16:21:06+00:00October 10th, 2023|Categories: Guest Speakers|Tags: guest speaker, ICT, Technology|

Today, the ICT Level 2 Extended Certificate and Level 3 Extended Diploma students were treated to a visit from guest speaker Emma Pilbeam, who is the founder of her own creative agency Fizzy Apple. Emma informed students about what it is like when pitching their services to clients and why she finds her role as a graphic and web designer so enjoyable. Students gained a lot of insight from this talk as to how this type of role can [...]

Employer Encounter: Former Met Police Officer Gives Presentation To Public Services Groups

Employer Encounter: Former Met Police Officer Gives Presentation To Public Services Groups

fizzyappleltd2024-01-09T12:57:04+00:00June 12th, 2023|Categories: Guest Speakers|Tags: guest speaker, public services|

On Tuesday the 23rd of May, our students were visited by David Pleece. David was a serving officer in the Metropolitan Police for nearly 40 years. He came into the College to share his experiences with both first-year Public Services groups and answer any questions that they had. We would like to thank David for his time and support.

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