Aligning with the needs and demands of communities and business
As the new Chief Executive Officer of one of the nation’s largest further education colleges, Yiannis aims to utilise the Group’s scale to influence the curriculum and courses to ensure that the Group is fully aligned with the needs and demands of its communities and businesses.
The Group is not only focused on improving attainment but also on raising aspirations for all. The Bedford Sixth Form, which has a growing population of 1,000 students, is a testament to this effort, solidifying the Group’s record of sending more young people to university than any other institution in the region. This success is mirrored in the recently opened Sixth Form in Corby.
Commitment to Innovation
The Group’s reach extends to Corby, Kettering, Silverstone, Wellingborough, Leighton Buzzard, and Luton, providing a steady stream of skilled candidates for organisations across the UK and abroad. The Group showcases its commitment to innovation in Bedford’s newly opened, eco-refurbished riverside campus. The campus offers state-of-the-art training in health sciences, engineering, construction, and digital skills alongside degree-level arts and care. Bedford College also includes the Gas and Heating Centre, where recruits are trained in the green technologies of tomorrow. The Group’s Advanced Motor Vehicle department is also pioneering the way in educating car maintenance staff in handling electric cars.
Further South, Central Bedfordshire College was recently integrated into the University Centre provision for the Group, offering degree-level learning and pathways to university for learners of all ages. In every location, the Group will leverage its state-of-the-art assets to align, modernise and refresh its curriculum offer to reflect the rapidly evolving world.
