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Success Stories

Welcome to our collection of College success stories! Students, staff and stakeholders share their experiences of City College Plymouth.

Get inspired by real-life success stories of students who have overcome challenges to achieve their goals at City College.

Bringing Education Home: How a Partnership Between City College Plymouth and the DBI Is Transforming Lives in Stonehouse

Coming Full Circle: James’ Journey from Student to Head of Digital and IT

Finding Her Voice: Wioleta’s Journey from ESOL to University

Crafted in the Classroom, Forged on Film: Aaron Deakins’ Journey from City College to Hollywood

From High-risk Policing to Real-world Teaching: David Ratcliff’s Teaching the Mindset Behind the Badge

Budding Decorators Brushing Up Their Skills Through Apprenticeships

Richard Wiltshire: From Front Line to Front of the Classroom

Apprenticeship actively boosting health of Plymouth residents

Louise: From Student to Maternity Support Worker

Keeping Beauty Therapy Training in Step with Industry Trends: The Partnership Between Vanity Fayre and City College Plymouth

Development of support workers crucial to patient wellbeing

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