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Croydon Futures propels local development & opportunities
Croydon Futures, a careers and education fair, came to Croydon University Centre on 23 March. The Chair of Health Education England (HEE), Sir David Behan, visited Croydon University Centre’s state-of-the-art Clinical Simulation Centre to find out more about the Adult Nursing degree on offer and from some of those who study on the new course. Sir David was joined by one of HEE’s Non-Executive Directors, Professor Soraya Dhillon, watching the students demonstrate the care they would provide in real-life scenarios. Of the 46 students in the first cohort of the degree, nearly half of them are from Croydon. The course, run in partnership with the University of Roehampton, means local students can remain in the borough to study this course and excel in this career option. Students use a combination of the Clinical Simulation Centre and placements in NHS Trusts to gain
experience. The £1million nursing suite, located within our campus in the heart of Croydon town centre, allows students to practice a number of clinical situations including taking a patient’s blood pressure, practising drawing blood, and much more. Sir David and Professor Dhillon spoke to students about their journeys into nursing and experiences on the course so far. Many students had a busy home life to contend with alongside their studies and coursework, some had completed previous degrees, and some had worked in care roles before moving into nursing – but there was one constant throughout - they all had a passion for helping others. One student, Anndel, told the pair: “I didn’t choose nursing, nursing chose me.”
PITCHING IN 60 SECONDS
First year Business &
Management students have been supported by Natwest to explore the differences between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset, pitching business ideas in 60 seconds. The workshop helped students with their Entrepreneurship assessments.
The event was the first in a series of employability events piloted by the BIG (Business, Innovation & Growth) South London Partnerships’ employability group headed up by the University of Roehampton. More than 200 visitors attended the College to explore both work and educational opportunities. We were joined by employers from the construction, business, and healthcare sector, including Mott MacDonald, Constructing London, The Princes Trust, ASK Apprenticeships, the Met Police, and Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, among others. Miemie Neethling-Taylor, our Head of Higher Education, said: “We’re proud to host this pilot employability fair as the first of the Careers Future projects aimed at people within the borough. “Through the BIG South London Partnership, we’ve been able to collaborate with like-minded universities, colleges, and employers to help people get into work or develop their skills.” BIG South London is a programme of support that combines worldclass knowledge, expertise and the facilities of London-based universities and colleges to support the economic recovery of South London businesses and communities.
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