Meet Chloe Swain: International Women’s Day Alumni Feature

We’re delighted to be celebrating our fantastic female staff, students and alumnae for International Women’s Day 2024! To embrace this year’s theme, Inspire Inclusion, we wanted to share the story of one of our alumnae, whose experience pursuing a career in a male-dominated industry has left her with reflections and advice for young women wanting … Continued

Former Cycles apprentice opens his own bike repair shop in Derby

Life at Activate Apprenticeships   Zach McLaughlin, who completed his Bicycle Mechanic Level 3 Apprenticeship with Activate Apprenticeships in 2019, recalls his time at college with enthusiasm. Zach particularly cherished the opportunity to connect with fellow cycling enthusiasts who shared his passion. He said: “It was really good to meet like-minded people who enjoy the mechanics of bikes as … Continued

Creating a LinkedIn profile after college

As you leave college and take your next steps, it’s important to have a strong professional network that can help you grow both personally and professionally. One way to build your network is by creating a LinkedIn profile. LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional networking platform that connects millions of professionals across different industries and … Continued

The benefits of staying in touch with your former college

Staying connected with your college and classmates after you leave is an excellent way to maintain a sense of community and support as you continue your professional journey. By staying in touch and engaging with other people from college, you can gain access to a range of benefits, including networking opportunities, career resources, and social … Continued

What is Activate Alumni?

As we approach the end of the academic year, we wanted to tell you about our exciting new alumni network and the benefits of being part of the Activate Learning community, that extend beyond your time at college. When you finish your studies with us and embark on your next steps, you become an alumnus … Continued