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Everyone who completes a course of study has a unique story to tell and South Essex Colleges Group wants to hear yours. Did you achieve your qualification under difficult circumstances? Have you gone on to a career that uses your qualification or did you follow a different pathway? What are you doing now?

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Explore the success stories below and discover where learning can take you.

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Gracie Carter

Education and Early years T Level

My advice to anyone considering a T Level in Early Years would be to work hard, stay dedicated and actively participate in lessons. Getting to know your classmates can also make the experience more enjoyable, fun and exciting. When it comes to placement, I would recommend building positive relationships with both the staff and children, as this can help you feel more comfortable, reduce stress and make the overall experience much more rewarding.

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Leudin Corre

Leudin Corre

T Level Digital Support and Security, Level 2 Diploma in Digital and IT Skills

If you’re a student thinking about applying for this T-Level, honestly, just do it. The course gives you a really solid mix of hands-on tech skills and actual industry experience and the tutors are so supportive, they push you to step out of your comfort zone and go for big opportunities like WorldSkills.

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AAT Level 2 apprenticeship, AAT Level 3 apprenticeship

I never expected that starting as an administrator would lead me towards a career in accounting. Being given the opportunity to study AAT Level 2 has completely changed my career path.

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Freya Lucia Tollefsen Mayer

UAL Level 2 Award and Diploma in Performing and Production Arts (Acting)

This college has given me the confidence, support, and inspiration I was missing before, and it’s helped me realise that my future could be bigger than I ever imagined whether that’s acting, directing, or something I haven’t discovered yet. I’m genuinely excited to continue my journey here next academic year and see how much more I can grow, learn, and achieve.

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Celebrating Success 2026: A Level Student of the Year – Iyinoluwa Akinnadeju

A Level Medical Pathway

I loved my teachers and classmates and I am very proud of what I have achieved. I hope to progress to be dentist after university but I am going to have a gap year first to gain some work experience.

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Celebrating Success 2026: Hospitality and Catering Student of the Year – Ashton Burke-Smith

Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery Studies

I loved the staff and made many friends. After I get more experience I want to open a restaurant. I am very proud to have won this award.

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Celebrating Success 2026: T-Level Design, Surveying and Planning Student of the Year – Ellianna-Star Naphtali

T-Level Design, Surveying and Planning

I really enjoy the work in design and surveying. The best thing about the college is how much I have learned. The course is well organised and as given me a good start.

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Celebrating Success 2026: Hairdressing Student of the Year – Lilly-Rae Ashford

Level 4 Diploma in Salon Management

My tutor was an inspiration and built my confidence. I would 100% recommend the course as it has prepared me for the future with the experience you get with clients. In the future I would like to teach others to be an assessor.

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