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Here are just a few of our amazing alumni, including our own staff –  if you want to join our network and tell us about your story, please complete this short form. 

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Sammie Searle – Founder of Boogie Tots

From the stage to small-business success, Sammie’s journey shows how creativity and confidence gained at MidKent College can lead to a fulfilling and entrepreneurial career.

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Anthony Millership - studied with us in 1948, now retired

When Tony (Anthony Millership) enrolled at Medway Technical College (now MidKent College) in Gillingham in the years following the Second World War

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Holly McAllister - Business Owner

After leaving college, Holly took a brave step and launched her own pet sitting company

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Aaron Merritt - Engineering Trainer

After first studying at MidKent College in 2005, he spent years working across retail and engineering roles before deciding, at 35, to return to college for a Level 3 qualification

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Kim Constable - Business Owner

Business Owner of Dog Grooming Company 'The Only Way is Grooming' 

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Amazing Grace Oseyenum - Learning Technologist Apprenticeship

Hello, my name is Amazing Grace Oseyenum, and my experience at MidKent College was truly amazing - no pun intended! 

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Katriona Shovlin - owner of Hen Weekends

Katriona began her journey at MidKent College in 2009, studying Level 2 Animal Care before progressing to Level 3 Animal Management.

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Radka Nedelcheva - studying at university

Radka spent three years studying Uniformed Public Services at MidKent College, describing it as the best experience of her life.

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Prince Samuel Tico-Ogbomoh - ongoing learning

Prince Samuel describes studying T Level Health and Social Care at MidKent College as one of the best experiences of his life.

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Sophie Bagley - Teaching Assistant

Sophie studied Childcare and Education from 2013 to 2015. During her course, she completed multiple placements, one of which led to a part-time job at a nursery that became full-time after she qualified.

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Simon Ryan - Business Development Manager

Simon Ryan kicked off his career with a 2-year HND in Business and Finance at MidKent College (1991-1993), where he gained hands-on experience in all areas of business management.

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Annie Ruler - Head of Compliance

“I began my journey at MidKent College studying Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science, before progressing to the Level 5 Sport and Leisure Management course

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Heidi Parker - ongoing learning

When Heidi joined MidKent College, she was shy, quiet, and lacked confidence due to a difficult time in secondary school. Trusting others and fitting in felt like a big challenge.

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Jack Ferris - Senior Marketing Artist

While studying Art & Graphic Design, Jack gained real-world experience through a live brief with MAD Creative, giving him his first taste of the professional design world.

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Helen Henderson - Director of Curriculum

My story begins back in 1984 when I started as a Level 2 Hairdressing student at the City Way campus. At that time, it was a full-on commitment - five days a week, 9 to 5.

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Ellie Gilby - Safeguarding Administrator

I studied Level 2 Sport in 2016, then moved onto Level 3 in 2017, and left a year early in 2018 to pursue full-time work. I was based at the Gillingham Campus.

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Paige Collins - Student Welfare Officer

When I was 15/16, I studied Beauty Therapy, and at 16/17, I studied Cabin Crew, both at the Maidstone Campus.

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Chris Plumb - Curriculum Administrator

Many years ago, I studied a one-year Private Secretarial Duties course at the City Way Campus in 1977/78, straight after leaving school.

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Jacqueline Swan - Learning Support Assistant

Studying at MidKent College was a truly formative time in my life. One of my most memorable moments was during a scientific investigation into woodlice habitats.

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Eleanor Firman - Curriculum Administrator

I attended the City Way Campus from 1998 to 1999, enrolling in a one-year administration course. The program was designed for individuals looking to re-enter the workforce after time away, primarily stay-at-home mums, like myself.

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Lucy Mason - Work Based Learning Manager for the NHS

Work Based Learning Manager for the NHS

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Daryll Holland - Head of Technology and Information Security

Daryll Holland, Head of Technology and Information Security at Alii Technology Group in Perth, Australia, studied IT at MidKent College from 1994 to 1997.

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Lee Stanley - Foundation Education Lecturer

Hi, I’m Lee, and I’d love to share a bit about my journey with MidKent College, it started way back in 1982 and continues to this day!

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Callum Luke Norris - Sporting Director

From starting with Engineering and Mechanics Level 1 courses at MidKent College in 2015 to earning a motorsport degree at Silverstone Motorsport College, my journey has been incredible.

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