Case Studies
Student & Alumni Stories
Aaron, Engineering
UTC Sheffield student Aaron George has fought off tough competition from scores of other applicants to secure a higher apprenticeship with a global company. The 18-year-old is going onto train as a mechanical engineer with MBDA Missiles Systems based in Hertfordshire, which has offices internationally. Aaron has achieved two A Levels in maths and product […]
Employer Stories
Meet our Non-Destructive Testing Partner Lavender International
When you want to find out if something is safe to use, what do you do? How do you know that the aeroplane you fly on is safe to fly? Take it to bits perhaps, but that isn’t always possible and certainly not always desirable. What happens if you don’t want to damage it at […]
Employer Stories
Meet our employer partner, Giles Grover, founder of Small Machines
What is your business? We design and make contemporary, laser-cut, hydraulic wooden toys that come in the form of construction kits. I started out Small Machines initially when I was a teacher and sold the kits through maker fairs. It was so successful that I decided to leave teaching to run the business full time. […]
Employer Stories
Meet our employer partner, Nigel Stafford, from Clear Channel
What does your business do? Clear Channel is one of the biggest advertising companies in the world. We specialise in outdoor advertising or Out of Home (OOH) advertising as it’s called – billboards and digital screens on the street and in shopping centres. We have more than 40,000 sites around the UK. What is your […]
Student & Alumni Stories
Mitchell, Engineering
Determined UTC Sheffield student Mitchell Duncan had set his heart on studying at a prestigious local university. Now his studies and hard work have paid off. The 18-year-old is going on to the University of Sheffield to study a Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Mitchell has completed a technical qualification in engineering at UTC Sheffield City […]
Student & Alumni Stories
Daniel, Engineering
UTC Sheffield student Daniel Pickering is celebrating after gaining top grades to study rocket science at a prestigious Russell Group university. The 18-year-old has completed a technical qualification in engineering as well as three A Levels at UTC Sheffield City Centre campus on Matilda Street. In his A Levels, Daniel achieved a grade A* in […]
Student & Alumni Stories
Madison, Creative & Digital
UTC Sheffield student Madison Fearn is celebrating a successful set of academic and technical exam results. The 18-year-old has just completed a technical qualification in creative and digital at UTC Sheffield City Centre campus, on Matilda Street. Madison has also studied three A Levels and achieved a grade A in creative writing, a grade B […]
Student & Alumni Stories
Tom, Engineering
Studying at UTC Sheffield has put Tom Spires on course for an international electrical engineering career with his university fees paid for by an employer. The 18-year-old, from Doncaster, has been selected for a sponsored cadet training programme as a junior electro-technical officer with global energy giant BP. Tom is starting a Degree in Electronic […]
Student & Alumni Stories
Rosemary, Creative & Digital
UTC student Rosemary Ridley already knows her career will be in the creative industries. Rosemary has completed a technical qualification in Creative and Digital Media alongside her GCSEs. On opening her results, she said, ‘They were what I was expecting, I’m happy.’ Now she has completed her GCSEs Rosemary is moving to sixth form to […]
Student & Alumni Stories
Tareq, Engineering
Aspiring Engineering student Tareq has set his sights high with ambitions of becoming a pilot. On receiving his GCSE results Tareq, who specialises in Engineering at UTC Sheffield City Centre said, ‘I was totally shocked! But in a good way. I’ve worked so hard for these, I stay behind most nights to use the computers, […]
Student & Alumni Stories
Florence, Creative & Digital
From being a child, Florence Gibbs-Price has always wanted to be a photographer, and that’s just what the UTC has prepared her for. Florence, who specialises in Creative and Digital Media, was overcome with emotion as she opened her GCSE results: ‘I was crying with happiness, I’m really pleased with all my results! Now I […]
Student & Alumni Stories
Ahmed, Engineering
UTC Sheffield City Centre Engineering student Ahmed Camran was delighted when he opened his GCSE results: ‘It’s a feeling of complete satisfaction, knowing all the work I’ve put in has paid off, I’ve got what I need and I’m really happy.’ Now that Ahmed has completed his GCSEs, he plans to continue his studies at […]