Case Studies

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 […]

When Iqra Parvez first joined the Margaret McMillan School of Education, she started out on the Primary Education with QTS route. But she quickly realised primary teaching wasn’t the right fit for her. “I soon realised that age range was not for me… With the encouragement and guidance of my tutors and Head of Course […]

Choosing the BTEC Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship was an easy decision for Sarah Nicholson, who wanted a route that blended practical experience with academic study. “I liked having the opportunity and ability to do the job alongside learning the academic side of the work.” From day one, the apprenticeship allowed her to connect classroom […]

After completing a full-time photography course, Isabelle Bartram realised she wanted something different, something that let her build independence, gain experience, and earn at the same time. “I loved my photography course,” she explains, “but you’re not earning anything, and you’re being taught most of the time. Learning and earning at the same time is […]

Bradford-based actor and freelance drama teacher Lee Otway has built a dynamic career combining his passion for performing arts with his love of teaching. Although Lee’s professional life first took him into acting, the idea of teaching had always stayed with him. “I first experienced the profession during a school work placement years ago,” he […]

Bradford College has been a place of transformation for alumni Sophie McHugh. Starting out on a catering course, Sophie soon realised the fast-paced environment wasn’t for her. When Covid hit, she made the bold decision to switch paths and pursue her true passion, art and design. “I started on the catering course in this building. […]