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At 79 years young, James Cockburn was sick of looking at four walls at home so had a look through the College’s prospectus in August to see if there was anything that would appeal to him and hopefully, he could learn a new skill.

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Turning Placement into Business

A Hartlepool College student has turned a work experience placement into paid work and is now planning to launch her own design business. Evie Basford, an 18-year-old Level 3 Art and Design student from Hartlepool, is preparing to begin her second year at the College this September. Her route into art and design was not straightforward, having explored business and accounting before finding the course that suited her skills.

Stuart Irvine, Darren Hankey and incoming Chair of Governors Haani Hasnain stand together at Hartlepool College.

Leaving a lasting legacy

A dedicated community leader and proud Hartlepudlian is set to step down as Chair of the Board of Governors at Hartlepool College at the end of July. Stuart Irvine, 47, will hand over to his successor, Haani Hasnain, after an eight-year journey on the board, including four pivotal years as Chair. During his time in the role, the College has navigated global challenges, delivered major transformation and secured its strongest financial position in recent memory.

Aysha Ergul at a Net Zero Safety Seminar

Safer Futures Through Apprenticeships

Aysha Ergul is a Safety, Health and Environment apprentice at Costain, completing her NVQ at Hartlepool College. Here, she speaks to us about her journey, her ambitions, and the enormous impact apprentices can have on their workplaces. When Aysha Ergul decided to pursue a career in health and safety, she knew she was stepping into the unknown. Construction was a world away from her previous role in operational administration, where she had completed an apprenticeship and was looking for a new challenge.

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Whatever course you choose, you'll get the highest level of training from specialist tutors, benefiting from their knowledge and experience of working not just in education but also in industry.