The Class of 2024 celebrate receiving Level 3 results at Stoke-on-Trent College

Students from Stoke on Trent College are now ready to take the next step in their careers, after receiving their results for advanced level technical, professional and vocational qualifications.

Learners who have recently completed their final year of Level 3 qualifications, were invited to the Cauldon campus on Thursday 15 August, to celebrate their results with teachers and friends. Many will now progress to university or a higher-level Apprenticeship whilst others may enter full-time employment, often with investment from their new employer to provide dedicated training to further enhance skills and some are looking to set up their own businesses.

Higher Education partners Keele and Staffordshire University were both in attendance and joined in the celebrations along with the College careers team and teaching staff who were on hand to support those requiring career or next step advice.

Large level 3 technical and vocational qualifications are the equivalent to three A Levels.  Students enjoy a more practical approach to learning new skills with industry-related experiences, access to industry standard facilities and state-of-the-art specialist kit provides them with an authentic and professional work environment.

As the technical College for Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding area, the College continues to have outstanding relationships with local and national employers, having forged partnerships with a purpose.

These partnerships provide learners with ‘real-life’ experiences including work experience, ‘live brief projects set by employers and ‘on-site’ visits.

Technical and vocational qualifications offer a fantastic career pathway, with high-quality, future-focused qualifications providing learners with the knowledge, skills and behaviours they need to progress into their chosen career.

Pari Arian achieved Distinction in an Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production Technology and is going on to study Computer Science at Nottingham Trent University, and said:

“This was the result I was working for, it’s just nice to have it on paper.

“I’ve had a message from Nottingham Trent University to say I’ve got my place, to study computer science. I hope to work in games and the technical side and be the project lead for the biggest games.

“I’m happy I got to experience College and have so many opportunities, and if I had a friend who was looking for a College I would definitely recommend Stoke on Trent College because of the options and opportunities you have and the whole student experience.”

Lewis James Hindmarsh achieved D star, DD in Level 3 Construction and the Built Environment, is going on to a Degree Apprenticeship at world-leading engineering firm Atkins Realis and said:

“The result was even better than I was expecting and it was more than good enough to get onto my apprenticeship.

“I’m going on to do a Degree Apprenticeship in Construction Project Management. I’m hoping to go onto Programme Management, let’s see what the future holds.”

Lisa Capper MBE, Principal and CEO at Stoke on Trent College said,

“2024 has been another fantastic year for learning here at Stoke on Trent College. We are very proud of our results and the hard work of our learners and teachers in achieving this. Our learners have gone above and beyond, securing places at top universities across the country, higher level apprenticeships, employment into chosen professions and in some cases, starting their own businesses!

“We are extremely proud of the results all of our learners have achieved and wish them every success in their future careers.”