Student Case Studies

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:"...

Harry was drawn to Engineering as he is good at Maths and problem solving, and enjoyed taking things apart to see how they worked when he was young.He chose this course as he felt it offered the most options and was also impressed by the standard...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Alice followed in her brother’s footsteps, after hearing good things about the College, and enrolled on the Mechanical Engineering course.She enjoys having a flexible timetable so that she can balance her time at College with independent st...

Marios progressed to a top London University following graduation and has embarked on a career in software engineering.“Attending ESC helped me build the foundation of my career. Before my studies here I was still unaware of what I wanted t...

Mohammed wanted to gain formal qualifications and experience so joined the College in 2010 enrolling on a PEO in Engineering. Coming from Afghanistan, the opportunities to study there were limited; since joining the College, Mohammed has also gained ...