Student Case Studies

What brought you to ESC? I wanted to pursue a career in ICT and computing, so I was suggested East Surrey College by the careers team at Royal Alexandera and Albert School. I started a course in BTEC Computing Level 3 before eventu...

Past education and experiences?I completed my GCSEs with strong grades in History, DT, Spanish, and IT. I did not have any prior experience in accounting but have always had a keen interest in the field.Why did you decide to study at ESC?...

Louis joined ESC from De Stafford School and has achieved a Level 3 in Business, Level 1 in Supported Internship, and is currently in his first year of an Apprenticeship with Client Services at ESC.Why did you decide to study at ESC?There is ...

James joined ESC after completing his GCSEs and was drawn to a Full-time qualification in Electro-Mechanical Engineering. After attending an employer talk from Bucher Municipal during his first year of studies he decided to move into an Apprenti...

After taking A levels at school, Tim explored the University option. However, the idea of an apprenticeship appealed to him more as he didn't like the idea of getting into debt and wanted to get on the career ladder as soon as possible:"...

Ben joined ESC after completing his GCSEs and was drawn to the range of topics within the Engineering sector: "Ranging from aeronautics to mechanical systems in cars and the groundbreaking progress that’s being made in regards to ...

After enjoying Engineering at her previous College, Zoe knew she wanted to pursue it and followed her dad's advice to apply for an Apprenticeship. “I didn’t want to go to university as that was more written work, an Apprentic...

Marie knew she wanted to go into the Construction industry, and applied for a variety of Apprenticeships. It was after watching a documentary, however, that she knew this was the route she wanted to take. "I saw a documentary about the ...

After enjoying Design & Technology at School, Harry followed in his brother's footsteps and applied for the Gatwick Airport Engineering Apprenticeship scheme.“It’s a 4-year programme, with our first year spent at College, and ...

After finishing GCSEs, Finlay started an Aeronautics course based at Brighton City (Formerly Shoreham) Airport. During this time, he applied for a few Apprenticeships, but it wasn't until his second time around applying a year later that he lande...

Abi was introduced to the Apprenticeship route in Year 8, by her mum who worked for an airline and was already familiar with the pathway. This opened up the opportunity for Abi to learn in a more practical way as “our school ...

Muhammed is undertaking his Apprenticeship with Norbury High School for Girls, where he processes purchase orders and invoices, as well as banking money collected from students. He uses Accounting software on a daily basis and ski...

After completing a Foundation Degree in Architecture at Central Saint Martins, where he was able to combine his interests in Art and Resistant Materials, Sam knew he wanted to explore the Construction industry. He joined a Construction...

After leaving school, Katie headed to Reigate College to complete A Levels. It was during this time that she realised she had an interest in Business and found the topic "interesting and engaging." After 2 years and...

Applied Science Tutor Andy worked his way up through our CET, AET and DET courses, completing his Teacher Training through an Apprenticeship. "It fits into my goal of becoming a teacher and allows me far more experience than traditional...

Charlotte is an HR Apprentice with Schlumberger, completing her training at ESC. She’s loving discovering the world of HR and really enjoys being able to learn on the job, getting to grips with different procedures and building her relationship...

After completing his A Levels, Charlie joined us at ESC, where he completed Engineering Levels 1 & 2, followed by an Engineering Level 3 Apprenticeship and his current course, the Engineering Level 4 Apprenticeship. ESC was Charlie's loc...

Michael joined ESC straight after GCSEs, and after enjoying Computer Science GCSE he knew he wanted to study IT."I've been interested in IT since I was young, and the course is a good step to help pursue a career."He was gr...

Jake started his career journey with a Customer Services Level 2 Apprenticeship at Reigate and Banstead Borough Council, which he found helped him to build transferable customer related skills. For Jake, an Apprenticeship allowed him the opportunity ...

Former School: Therfield School, LeatherheadAfter finishing Sixth Form, Lucy knew that she didn't want to go to university and started researching career options. She came across Apprenticeships and thought that it sounded like the perfe...

Former School: Westfield Academy, WatfordFaiszarn is currently on an Engineering Apprenticeship, working at University College London (UCL), whilst completing his training through East Surrey College. He was shortlisted at The BAME Apprentic...

Myles took on an Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering with East Surrey College and is now in his second year of studies for his Level 4 qualification. Having completed his GCSEs at Carrington School and A Levels at Reigate College, he “deci...

Louis is currently undertaking an Apprenticeship with True Electrical Ltd, where he supports the installation and maintenance of electrical systems, adhering to health and safety standards.  As a benefit of his Apprenticeship, Loui...

Former School: Collyer's CollegeSian, like many others, had not heard much about the Apprenticeship pathway, but further research led her to “to discover that [it was] something I was interested in and wanted to pursue a career in ...

Rory is studying towards an Intermediate Apprenticeship qualification, and works as a Bricklaying Apprentice with Engie, an energy and services company.He has seen great success at various competitions in 2019, as his passion for the industr...

After finishing her A Levels, Liberty spent six months in Germany, interning at a law firm, and then returned back to the UK to pursue her passion for Engineering, and career that runs in her family. In Sept 2017, she joined the four-year En...

James, an Engineering Apprentice working at Gatwick Airport, was recently awarded an IET (Institute of Engineering and Technology) bursary, which will support him throughout his studies. The award comes following his work as a STEM Amba...

Harry studied Sound and Music Production at Reigate School of Art and was one of a handful of successful applicants selected for a BBC Apprenticeship in Broadcast Engineering.Alongside the Apprenticeship, Harry completed a three year BSc degree a...

Ethan first visited East Surrey College as part of a Taster day with his former school, de Stafford. He then spent a summer helping out with landscaping work, and spent one week gaining plumbing experience. This sparked a desire to pursue a plumbing ...

The summer before starting her Business Level 2 course at East Surrey College, Amber undertook an internship as a Personal Assistant in a Human Resources team. This is what affirmed her desire to pursue a career in business, and she enrolled on a Bus...

After leaving school, Elliott started looking for Engineering jobs, but the lack thereof led him to explore other avenues, particularly Apprenticeships. He found an opportunity at Gatwick Airport Limited, which “fitted [him] perfectly,” a...

Jo’s route to a Construction Apprenticeship began with an Art & Design course at East Surrey College, she enjoyed the creative freedom and decided to join the Level 1 Painting & Decorating course at College. Whilst on the course, someon...

Alex’s experience with painting and decorating at home developed into a desire to pursue a career in the industry. She had studied Art, but didn't want to stay on for Sixth Form, and discovered the Apprenticeship path - choosing to earn whi...

Solomon is employed as an Apprentice with Halfords. He enjoys the balance of work and College.“I wanted to learn in the workplace.”Solomon commented that the practical tasks he performs as part of his Apprenticeship are reflected ...

Alex had worked part-time at Epsom Car Care for 2 1/2 years before deciding that he wanted to get officially qualified, and chose to do an Apprenticeship, after completing his Level 1 at ESC.He knew the college had a good reputation and, as ...

Lewis studied Construction Level 3 at ESC and was delighted to secure an Apprenticeship as a Trainee Site Supervisor with national builder – Buxton Building Contractors Limited.Lewis has made good progress commenting: “since the begin...

Jake completed his Level 1 Award in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair and his talent was spotted by Reigate & Banstead Borough Council when he applied for a job through their Young Workers Scheme. Although they did not have a Vehicle Maintenance A...