Alumni Success Stories

Hopwood Hall College is the perfect place to achieve your dreams. In fact, we don’t just tell our students to dream big – we tell them to reach for the stars!

Over the years, this message – combined with hard work and determination – has meant that our learners have gone on to accomplish great things in all walks of life.

There really have been countless success stories from those who joined us when they were just 16. We’ve seen our alumni become CEOs of international companies, secure roles that allow them to travel the world, and even pick up gold medals at the Olympic Games.

When you start your own journey at Hopwood Hall, you’ll be following in their footsteps. We hope this is a fantastic source of inspiration for anyone who wants to turn their passion and talent into a thriving career.

Be sure to have a look at the amazing alumni below. We hope their stories will motivate you to break down barriers, chase your dreams and find your own success in the world.

Andrew Joyce
Andrew Joyce Apprentice Software Engineer, MBDA Studied: Computing

Andrew was just 13 when he realised he wanted to be a software engineer. After researching the college and its facilities he was primed to start his journey into the industry.

“My tutors always knew how to make their lessons interactive and fun. It wasn’t your typical lecture. They thoroughly explained each topic in depth and helped each student every step of the way.”

Chloe Topps
Chloe Topps Studying HND Computing at Hopwood Hall College and University Centre. Studied: Computer Science

Chloe felt herself grow as a person on her course and is now pursuing a career in what’s traditionally a male-dominated industry.

 “I’ve come a long way from where I began to where I am now. I’ve always had ambition, but now I really feel like I’m finally on the right track”

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