To support with Work Experience Week and National Apprenticeship Week, Candice Penfold (Candy!), a member of our MidKent College Alumni Network recently returned to share her journey into nursing.Now a Staff Nurse at HMP East Sutton Park with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, Candy started out studying A Levels at MidKent College, followed by working in care.

Meet Amy Furrents, who studied Animal Management at MidKent College. She now works as a Senior Keeper at Fenn Bell Conservation Project - hear her amazing journey from work experience to then securing a job. Amy also helps teach our T Level students, records bee data and not only manages anaimals, but people too - amazing work Amy! Find out about our alumni network.     

I am currently in my second year of studying a T-Level in Digital Support Services. I’ve always been interested in technology and enjoy using it. I also like to find fixes and workarounds to technical problems, as I enjoy facing new challenges.

Holly Mailey, who is a Building Services Engineering Technician apprentice, works for John Francis Construction, Priory Hill, Dartford. Congratulating Holly, Daniel Johncock, Managing Director, John Francis Construction, said: “Holly has shown excellent commitment and enthusiasm, fully engaging with the opportunities and challenges.

Three of our talented T Level Construction students Alex, Fin and Liam, are celebrating after being selected as Youth Ambassadors for the Lower Thames Crossing scheme, delivered by National Highways.

Jack Martin, who is a Carpentry and Joinery apprentice works for AT Palmer Ltd of Smarden near Ashford in Kent. Congratulating him, Tom Winder, Contracts Manager, AT Palmer Ltd, said: “Since Jack began his apprenticeship, he has become an important member of the AT Palmer team.