Alex found the new independence she experienced at Sunderland College prepared her for life after college and becoming self-employed. She now runs her own social media company and is a public speaker, inspiring students and young entrepreneurs to follow their dreams and become self-employed.
She said:
“I absolutely loved having the freedom to work when I wanted and how I wanted. I have always been an independent learner and this was absolutely the best thing about Sunderland College. It definitely reflects my life now that I am running my own business and working for myself.
I had a place at the University of York to study English Literature. However, I left after 2 months and explored a number of career options. I started attending networking events and got my first full-time job at a social media training company. When I was suddenly made redundant I decided to launch my business! I am now on a mission to change the way brands portray themselves.”
Maths and English are everywhere! They are important life skills that will help you to achieve your best in your studies and to progress to your dream career. A GCSE Maths and English qualification could be the difference between being accepted onto a university course or getting a job promotion.
98% of our students progress to a positive destination
*Destination data for Sunderland College students aged 16-18, academic year 2017/18).
Our achievement rates are well above the national average.
We are the College of the Year.
(*Top college nationally for BTECs, Pearson 2019)
100% of our HND and HNC students progressed to employment or further study.
(*Destination data, academic year 2016/17, HNC 19+)
We have recently invested £50 million in our facilities.
Sunderland College becomes an official training partner of The Retrofit Academy CIC
April 19, 2023
Successful Sunderland business owner Louise Bradford has been appointed as one of two new vice chairs at the region’s largest college group.
March 21, 2023
Exciting plans for state-of-the-art Esports national performance and education campus outlined at business event
March 17, 2023
