EKC Canterbury College

“Learning alongside other HR professionals was a really valuable experience for me. Sharing challenges helped put theory into context, and group discussions often highlighted practical ways to apply learning in my workplace."

As a Learning and Development Advisor for Superior Healthcare Group, Cody progressed her career with this accredited qualification, as CIPD membership is now essential for many HR roles.

We caught up with her to learn why she chose to study with us and how the course strengthened her professional network: https://www.canterburycollege.ac.uk/news/progressing-as-a-hr-cipd-professional-with-ekc-canterbury-college-cody/

Foundation Learning and ESOL students have been hard at work at Necessary Furniture this term, helping the charity raise money for local causes. 👀

Part of their tasks included cleaning, painting and refurbishing donated furniture, which can now be sold online. 🪑

Experiences like these not only make a difference to our local community but also give valuable skills to our learners. 👏

“Studying an Access to Higher Education course leads to so many different things. It’s a great opportunity to help me get into uni, and I've now decided I want to go into Primary Education.”

Caleb-John is currently studying our 'Access to Teaching and Education' course and is now looking to progress to university to specialise in STEM teaching. 📚

All our Access to Higher Education courses are designed to support learners like Caleb-John who want to develop their skills, progress, and move into university study or a new career. 👏

Find out more and apply to start this September: https://www.canterburycollege.ac.uk/study-with-us/adults/access-to-he/

Are you thinking about returning to education, retraining for a new career, or learning something entirely new? 🤔

Our Adult Open Day is designed to help you explore your options in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Join us:
📅 Monday 15 June
🕓 4.00pm - 6.30pm

If you’re not sure what to expect, here are five things you’ll be able to do when you visit us: https://www.canterburycollege.ac.uk/news/five-things-to-do-at-the-ekc-canterbury-college-adult-open-day/

Passionate about helping others, Emogene decided that studying the Level 2 Health and Social Care course would be a great stepping stone to start a rewarding career. Her favourite part of the course has been her work placement with Highland House Care Home. ✨

“I’ve learned a lot about communication with elderly people, dementia awareness, and understanding different people. I feel like my dream of becoming a paramedic is achievable with the practical skills I am learning on my course.” 🚑

Read more about how her work placement has helped her to grown into a confident Care Assistant: canterburycollege.ac.uk/news/how-my-work-placement-is-helping-me-achieve-my-dreams-emogenes-story/