Case Studies

When Kaleigh Grant began working in a school as a Teaching Assistant, she knew she loved supporting children, but she also knew she wanted to grow. After completing her Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship through Bradford College, she began exploring ways to continue working while gaining a higher qualification. That’s when she discovered the BA […]

NPS Engineering Group’s Katie Dymond-Brook is a massive advocate of Apprenticeships and believes Apprentices are the answer to succession planning for their business. As Group HR Manager, Katie shapes the organisation’s approach to workforce growth and capability. The business itself began in 1987 as Northern Pump Suppliers and has since evolved into the wider NPS […]

For Maria Shah, hairdressing is more than a job, it’s a craft she’s passionate about and a career she’s determined to grow. After years working in a salon, she realised it was time to take the next step. To progress, she needed the qualifications that would open new doors. That’s when she chose to return […]

Sara is a Year 2 T Level Health & Social Care student with an ambition to progress into paediatric nursing. “I originally aimed for an apprenticeship when I started the course,” she explained, “but in paediatric nursing at the moment, it can be a challenge. Most recently, I’ve been accepted into the University of Bradford […]

When Jodie Allen joined Bradford College as a Learning Support Assistant in the Disability Services team, she didn’t expect that starting her new role would also spark her return to education. When asked about her GCSEs, she realised she didn’t have the qualifications usually required for the job. Instead of closing the door, the College […]

When Noah began exploring his next steps after school, he knew he wanted a pathway that combined practical experience with the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications. University wasn’t the right fit for him – he wanted to get hands-on, learn from experienced professionals, and build real-world skills that would prepare him for a long-term career. […]

For Mikkiel Ashraf, choosing an engineering apprenticeship was all about combining real experience with meaningful learning. Now a second‑year Level 2 Apprentice CNC Machinist at AESSEAL, he’s gaining hands‑on skills that simply can’t be taught in a classroom alone. “Learning while getting paid definitely helps,” he says. “Experience is really needed nowadays, so getting paid, […]

AESSEAL, one of the world’s leading specialists in the design and manufacture of mechanical seals and support systems, has many apprentices training with Bradford College. Operating 69 businesses across 108 locations and serving over 100 countries, including a manufacturing facility in Bradford, the company places apprenticeships at the heart of its workforce strategy. Apprenticeships play […]

Building a dental career through an apprenticeship has been a rewarding and confidence‑boosting journey for Fiza Hussain, who has steadily progressed from introductory training to advanced clinical skills. Fiza began with a Level 2 dental course, moved into a Level 3 Dental Nursing apprenticeship, and has since advanced into management within her practice. Now preparing […]