Education takes you higher

Our students go on to achieve amazing things when they leave us - we could burst with pride! That’s why we contacted them and launched The Middlesbrough College Alumni.

Emily Baxter

Alumni student Emily Baxter is enjoying success in her new role at Frozen the Musical in the London West End production! Emily, who studied Level 3 Production Arts at Middlesbrough College in 2017, was successful in gaining a place at the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) to study Technical Production in Stage and Screen. Now, she has landed her first job since graduating, working as a Production Technician for the Disney smash hit musical at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Lourdes Maigua Medrano

Lourdes studied A Levels at Middlesbrough College Sixth Form in 2020 and is now studying for a degree in Biology at the prestigious Oxford University. Lourdes is hoping to progress to pursue a career in animal conservation. “The students and teachers were amazing throughout my time at Middlesbrough College. I never would have had the confidence to even apply to Oxford, but the way my teachers and fellow students supported me gave me the boost I needed. It’s all paid off and I’m now enjoying studying at Oxford University.”

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Finn Preston

Fin Preston’s career has taken off at Teesside International Airport as he is now working as a Multi-Skilled Operative, thanks to the support of the Aviation team at Middlesbrough College. Finn studied Level 3 Aviation Operations and progressed to study BA (Hons) Airport and Airline Management at Middlesbrough College. “I decided to continue studying for my University course with Middlesbrough College as I wanted to stay local whilst also gaining a fantastic qualification. Whilst studying here I’ve gained experience at Teesside Airport working alongside the Duty Manager and the Air Traffic Control team- it was beneficial for my CV and helped me to decide what I wanted to do once I graduate. I’m delighted to now be working as part of the team at Teesside International Airport!” Matthew Rowden

Matthew first came to study at Middlesbrough College back in 2013. He completed the first year of his Level 3 Diploma in Business and then progressed to a Hospitality Management apprenticeship. Matthew returned to Middlesbrough College to complete a degree in Business Management with Marketing. Now, he has a teaching position back in Middlesbrough College’s business department, teaching first year Level 3 business students and the Access to Higher Education Diploma in business. “It’s so strange that I’m now teaching the units that I used to study here, but I’m absolutely loving it! The College are also supporting me through a Professional Graduate Certificate in Education: Education and Training. I’m excited to study here again and inspire future generations.”

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