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s e i t i l i c a f Fantastic . . . s u p m a c w at our ne on offering • Urban Elegance hair sal g services a full range of hairdressin salon • Urban Serenity beauty tments trea of iety var a ing vid pro rant • Urban Flavours restau d foo lity qua h hig g servin n designed to give our bee has eet s Str hop the rks as wn • Construction wo ted The main atrium also kno s, whether they’re dedica ilitie , fac of ork ge kw ran bric a to ess dedicated students space to acc eet includes a variety open plan layout of the Str plumbing, painting & oy enj ts to learning or beyond. The den stu work Starbucks where the as h suc lets out k , decorating and electrical drin eet Str of food and to their friends. Off the ing talk and s son les ir having a break from the • Motor vehicle student support such of areas for learning and and ce) offi e students can find a range anc maintenance workshops (fin (library), Money Zone e Zon g rnin Lea ce, Offi as Careers • Science labs es centre). Urban Chill (student activiti • Mac suites ssrooms, workshops g in the state-of-the-art cla e: Our students enjoy learnin lud • Music studios y inc ted to practical training. The and business units dedica
ors for n campus opened its do Our amazing £66 millio ding an ber 2011, offering outst the first time in Septem st out sure that you get the mo en to ies ilit fac ing rn lea nce with us! of your learning experie
College Every September, the ent Fair organises the Enrichm w students ne it’s a great chance for the College to find out what’s on at mmunity and within the local co such as Learning Last year, departments dent Activities Team Zone, Urban Fitness, Stu r Scheme all had a do and Student Ambassa
Emma Love, Urban presence at the event. ed: ‘The event gave Fitness manager reflect talk to students to us a great opportunity that includes 70 gym new nd about their bra vascular workout, workstations for cardio and an extensive a sauna, a steam room . Students can access ble eta exercise class tim price which means the gym at a discounted rove their fitness imp that they will be able to ’ nk. ba without breaking the
luded those based in Other organisations inc h as Empire Cinema, the local community, suc Frankie & Benny’s, Aston Villa, Macmillan, ntre and more. Northfield Shopping Ce information on the If you would like more le at the College, ilab ava ies range of activit c.uk/enrichment please see bournville.a
Talk. 0121 477 1300 | Write. info@bournville.ac.uk | See. bournville.ac.uk
SPOTLIGHT ON:
APPRENTICESHIPS... gain
neer to finish and put them with a local engi y enc erg em al loc a , Craig. ing said , mb ible’ Plu poss Expert as much experience as ly ent rec e hav y pan response com Wooldridge (16), currently completing taken on an apprentice completing John bing as his Level 2 Certificate in Basic Plum ic Bas in ate tific Cer 2 this el that Lev the part of his apprenticeship believes of t to gain por ing sup help in the le h luab wit Plumbing training scheme is inva stry. indu the g bing isin plum the ogn in rec with e, employment Bournville Colleg se to ‘I would definitely recommend the cour vital role apprentices hold for the stry. indu bing plum the others looking to go into ce chan future of the plumbing industry. the me n give has ip The apprenticesh Having already taken on 5 apprentices r of previously, Craig Wooldridge, co-owne rtant impo is it that ves belie Expert Plumbing for stry indu bing plum the of e futur for the generation. companies to invest in the younger to progress ing look ents ‘It is imperative for stud renticeships; app take to stry indu bing in the plum theory at and not only do they learn the basics tical prac the them h College but we can teac to start from ce renti app an train side. We can
as working to gain hands on experience as well rnville Bou tion. towards my plumbing qualifica ugh the thro e ortiv supp y reall College have been Expert and ip cesh renti app my of es stag different the with me Plumbing have helped to provide . John said , stry’ indu the experience needed in If you would like more information on / apprenticeships, visit bournville.ac.uk . 1300 477 apprenticeships or call 0121
Plumbing Apprentice John Wooldridge
CAREER SPOTLIGHT:
CHANTELLE GRIBBLE...
Selly Oak has started a 18 year old Chantelle Gribble from ise ship thanks to a cru career as a beauty therapist on a m Bournville College. handful of beauty qualifications fro
a keen interest experience in beauty therapy but with Having no previous qualifications or Level 2 NVQ on ge ntelle joined Bournville Colle in starting a career in this industry, Cha didn’t ress prog fast e’s ntell Cha the NVQ Level 3. in Beauty Therapy progressing onto a beauty as er care a ider cons to ed urag was enco go unnoticed by her tutors and she . ship e cruis a on pist thera agency beauty therapist to a popular Stenier When she applied for a position of a job but unsure the do d coul she dent confi was nt, she specialising in cruise ship recruitme e and rienc expe the nst other applicants. It was how she would stand a chance agai for this ion pass her and n salo ty le’s training beau knowledge that she gained in Bournvil g offered a bein in eed succ and ess proc nt recruitme industry that saw her fly through the Costa Rica. America and places like Panama and tral Cen ugh thro g sailin e cruis a on job teachers experience at Bournville College. The Chantelle reflected: ‘I cannot fault my e in the rienc I was able to gain a real work expe were always helpful and the fact that dibly.’ College’s beauty salon helped incre Serenity, des a fantastic beauty salon Urban Bournville College’s new campus inclu onals working essi prof ents are able to learn from featuring a training suite where the stud to practice nity ortu opp e lic, students have a prim in this field. Open to the general pub ts. their newly acquired skills on real clien added: ‘We Beauty Therapy at Bournville College Jane O’Neill, Curriculum Leader for g them the givin and nity Sere n Urba ty students to are excited about welcoming our beau Bournville a ers. Chantelle is just one example of best possible start into their future care mercial com in work well. Many other students now student that has done exceptionally er in care A t. hear their to e clos in a beauty subject salons or have gone on to specialise ming beco as such s nitie ortu opp er care y different beauty is a rewarding one, offering man , ialist spec skin make-up artist, salon manager, an aromatherapist, beauty therapist, technician and many more.’ le College, visit a range of beauty courses at Bournvil If you would like to find out more on for more information. bournville.ac.uk or call 0121 477 1300
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Bournville College...
Netball takes off...
A strong foundation for uni...
Students of Bournville College interested in netball are now able to improve their game skills, thanks to an award of £4186 from Sports England. The funding helped the College to develop a Netball Development Centre at its brand new £66 million campus.
If you’re thinking about going to a university after college, Bournville College is the place to choose. We have excellent progression routes to universities - last year over 270 students went to a university to further their study.
The funds have been used towards netball kit and equipment as well as training sessions in the College’s all sports hall that features a full size netb to all students open is tre Cen t men elop Dev all court. Netb the game, want to in est inter aged 19 or under who have a keen ss. fitne ral gene ase incre improve their health and
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Our Pride, your inspiration... Name: Kent O’Brien
At Bournville: BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Art & Design After Bournville: Coventry University - MDes Automotive Design Quote: “Bournville College helped me acquire the skills I needed to chase my dream into the Automotive Design field. Having spent three years at Coventry University on my four year course, I have already had job opportunities in both art and design fields. From graphic design positions through to photography at MG, my skills are constantly improving. I will never regret my time in higher education as it continues to open doors for me.”
TRIPS
ular part of every Trips and visits are a reg e. They are lleg Co e course at Bournvill with plenty nts de stu e vid pro designed to and enrich ce en eri of subject relevant exp ble way. cia so d an their learning in a fun year included: Some of the trips this are students • Florence, Italy – childc visited a nursery dents explored • Paris, France – art stu and a range of e the city’s architectur galleries students took • Paris, France – media ependent Film Ind n ea rop Eu part in the Festival students visited • Paris, France – Maths Disneyland Paris rism together • Malta – travel and tou dents took a stu es with public servic l islands tifu au be se the joint trip to ess students • Dublin, Ireland – busin ported learning • Bruges, Belgium – sup torical city students visited this his dents attended • Bulgaria – sport stu a gym school PE classes and
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BOURNVILLE COLLEGE LAUNCHES 2 iphone APPs...
apps for the ounce the launch of two brand new Bournville College is pleased to ann ipod, iphone and ipad. latest information potential and current students all the The general college app will help to give time and full time part ge’s colle the interactive listings on regarding Bournville College. It includes ring the College’s as well as photo and video galleries featu courses, events section, news section brand new £66 million campus. t apprenticeships will to apprenticeships. Pupils thinking abou The second app has been dedicated s, entry criteria, case ncie vaca eship entic appr information about find it particularly useful as it includes , discounts and much more. studies, teaching methods, enquiry page well as contact details for updates from facebook and twitter as Both apps also contain social media ils. numbers and website deta any queries, including email, telephone ted: ‘Our new apps, Marketing & Business Planning commen Alma Aganovic, Assistant Principal – ly with our students and ne Media have been designed specifical launched in partnership with Smartpho ate with the College. to-d -upthat students will use them to keep potential students in mind. We hope . ch for Bournville College in the app store To download our free apps, please sear Available
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