Alumni Success Stories

Pippa worked with clients in the Riverside Salon to build up her experience. Since qualifying she has travelled the world to places such as the Caribbean, Bahamas, Mexico and Cayman Islands.

“My advice to students studying a Hair & Beauty course is to make the most of the Riverside Salon experience. Lots of students don’t get that work experience so it gives you a good head start in the job market”

These days you’ll find Rebecca studying a degree at the prestigious Norland College. In the future she plans to open a nursery specialising in emotional development.

“When I needed advice on assignments there was someone there to help, when I needed advice on real life there was also someone there to help. The tutors wanted the best for me”

During his course Rossi won the inaugural William Cooke Memorial Award in 2021. It was a testament to his hard work, determination and ability to shine so brightly!

“Hopwood had the best facilities out of all the colleges I looked at. My advice to anyone choosing a college would be to just give Hopwood a go because you’ll more than likely end up enjoying it”

Saffron had dreamed of being in the police since she was a child. This dream is now about to become a reality after she studied Uniformed Public Services at Hopwood.

“Each day was something to look forward to. My course helped me to achieve my dream career – and yours can too!”

Sascha is one of Great Britain’s most successful Paralympic athletes, representing his country in no fewer than four Paralympic Games. He has won a staggering six Paralympic, five World and eight European Championship Gold medals.

“I enjoyed every moment of my time there and will never forget the experienced staff, friendly students and fantastic facilities that helped me along my way”

Shahida always knew that she wanted to work with children. Once she visited Hopwood, it was a no-brainer that it was the place to make it happen. She now gets to share her passion every day.

“My tutors made the lessons fun and interactive – I was able to build so many valuable life skills. The course opens up so many amazing opportunities”

Stacey had sky-high expectations when she chose her course. She’s now living a jet-set lifestyle having secured her dream job on the same day that she got her exam results.

“Since I was 12 I’ve always wanted to go and see loads of different places and make memories – and now my job allows me to do just that. I’m ready to go all over the world”

The tutors pushed Timothy to achieve the best that he could in his assignments. He rose to the occasion and this prepared him to go into the workforce feeling ready, willing and able.

“I would advise anyone to commit to a course. If you get your head down and communicate with the staff, it’s a guarantee that you will receive the best possible teaching available”

Since leaving Hopwood, Tony studied an ASC in Physiotherapy and is now a chartered Physiotherapist. In his career to date, Tony has worked at clubs including Accrington Stanley, Notts County and Wigan Athletic.

“The staff pushed me to think differently, focus on my academic work and better myself. If they didn’t do that, I would never have achieved the career I have”

Vanessa knew she wanted to work with animals and had an entrepreneurial flair. Once she had the right qualification, she was primed to open her own business and become her own boss.

“I really enjoyed the practical side of the course, loved all the animals, and of course the friends I made at the college”

After building so much momentum at the college, William found himself on the fast track to working in an industry that he’d always been fascinated by.

“Even though I’d been working towards it, I never thought I’d find so much fun in a job. Every day is extremely rewarding”