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Former student - now entrepreneur - returns to College as 'Super-Governor'
To say London South East Colleges governor Mark Trinick has had a rich and varied career so far would be an understatement. The 46-year-old former Bromley College student and staff member has since worked as an actor, software engineer, developer and is CEO of local tech company, VLE Support Ltd. He is now bringing his vast wealth of experience and insight back to the institution that gave him a much-needed second chance after leaving school.
College receives state visit from a land down under
London South East Colleges welcomed a delegation from Australia’s Victorian State government last week, forming part of an education fact-finding mission to Europe and the UK.
If at first you don't succeed… take Jimmy's advice and try, try again
Former London South East Colleges business student Jimmy Asuni is today enjoying life as a successful Business Management Consultant with Lloyds Banking Group. He is also building himself a great reputation as an international motivational speaker, author and coach. It hasn’t always been this way however. Jimmy’s journey to success has been fraught with setbacks and disappointment from the outset; none of which dampened his resolve or determination to succeed.
Kelly's heroes steer her to career success
An unexpected encounter with a good Samaritan led Bromley girl Kelly Allen (30) to her dream career. Sitting alone on a park bench at the age of just 15, mulling over her rebellious decision to leave school and her family home had made her very anxious about the future.
Dan sets goal after goal on his way to a career in community sports and wellbeing
Dan Wells enrolled at the College way back in 2003 onto a Sport and Exercise Science Level 3 BTEC National Diploma course immediately after leaving school. Without any real career direction in mind, and in need of some good advice and guidance, as well as an eagerness to be free of school and its ‘humdrum’ academic constraints, he chose a more hands-on approach to learning new skills and progressing into a career.
London South East Colleges wins prestigious Royal Prize
A Queen’s Anniversary Prize celebrating excellence in higher and further education has been awarded to London South East Colleges for its pioneering provision of high quality technical and vocational education.
College reaches final of national excellence awards
London South East Colleges is celebrating its continuing success today – having been selected as a finalist for the Association of Colleges’ Beacon Awards 2019-20, in the Excellence in Real World Learning category.
Beth gets airborne with valuable work experience at Falcon Flying Services
Aircraft enthusiast and Aeronautical Engineering Level 3 Diploma student Beth Booker has just landed herself an amazing opportunity to work alongside a group of experts at one of the region’s top aviation service providers.
Rap sensation Romzy interviews Sadiq Khan at London's biggest skills fair
The Mayor of London paid an exciting visit to London South East Colleges’ stand at Skills London 2019 on Friday 15 November, where he was interviewed by rap artist and former student ‘Romzy’.