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What career could I have after studying protective services?

23.03.23

Saving lives as the first call of response, protecting others from any type of threat or danger, and generally keeping the country safe are all incredibly important jobs. It’s not for the faint hearted, but if you think you’ve got what it takes, our protective services study programmes will make a whole range of exciting and challenging careers available to you. Read on to find out more about the different career paths you could take:

Love the great outdoors? These land-based careers are made for you!

17.03.23

We're so lucky to be based in Sheffield, The Outdoor City. Recognised as one of Europe’s greenest cities and the gateway to the Peak District; the city’s fantastic green spaces make for unique and desired workspaces. Considering a land-based career? We’ve compiled some need-to-know information about your possible career paths below to help you make some decisions!

Thinking of studying sport? Here’s what career you could have!

17.03.23

The Sheffield College is an amazing place to study sport! Whether you study Sport Science, Coaching, Fitness or are on our Elite Basketball pathway, you’ll have the chance to represent the college competitively for one of our many teams in the national leagues and gain additional sporting qualifications along the way. Our competitiveness and great connections help to provide you with unrivalled opportunities for career experience. So, read on to find out about just a few of the careers that you could have in sport after studying at The Sheffield College.

British Science Week - How a University Level Programme can help you break into a STEM career

15.03.23

Traditionally science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are industries surrounded by long-standing stereotypes, which continue to damage the potential workforce of these industries. As part of British Science Week, we are #SmashingStereotypes with the aim of encouraging more people, from all backgrounds, to see themselves as scientists.

Mind the Skills Gap: Securing the future of the next generation

15.03.23

Ahead of the Spring Budget, Angela Foulkes, Chief Executive and Principal, The Sheffield College, outlines what the further education sector needs.

British Science Week - Smashing Stereotypes

14.03.23

If you were asked to draw a scientist, most people would draw a stereotypical eccentric male with crazy hair and long white lab coat. But that's not what scientists look like. We’re going to smash those stereotypes and show you that science is everywhere and a potential career for everyone!

5 Careers We Can Help You Achieve - National Careers Week 2023

08.03.23

At The Sheffield College, we have the qualifications to help you get you the careers you've been dreaming of since you were young. All you need to bring is the hard work! Check out these 5 you can achieve by starting your career journey with us.

The top five greatest children’s books ranked by our students

02.03.23

To celebrate World Book Day, our childcare and education students rounded up some of their all-time favourites with a handy guide to some of the best children’s books. They have provided us with an overview of each book and a quote as to why they love it so much! Read on to find out which classics made the cut:

College chief backs Mind the Skills Gap campaign calls for budget funding

01.03.23

The Sheffield College’s chief has urged Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to increase funding for technical and vocational education in the upcoming spring statement.

What's the best thing about studying business? We asked the students!

24.02.23

When you apply for a new study programme, you always have a tonne of questions to ask. What's it like to be a student? What support is available? What career paths can I take? They’re often some of the biggest decision-making questions so we decided who better to ask, than the students who are currently studying that subject? Here’s what they had to say: