Kirsty started her Miskin journey by training in Dance before moving to Acting and graduating in 2008, Kirsty says “I graduated The Miskin nearly 15 years ago and still to this day am I supported and loved by the family. Everyone keeps in contact. I have even been back a few times to direct and work at The Miskin. These guys taught me my craft and discipline and I am always forever grateful to them. “
This year the Sports Department at North Kent College hosted the very first Sports Careers Fair for students across the College. The fair took place in the Osterberg Sports Hall at our Dartford Campus in February.
To mark the opening of the new hairdressing academy, North Kent College hosted a VIP launch event with Lee Stafford, celebrity hairdresser, on Monday 6th March at their Brook Street campus. The event was attended by potential students and applicants who are interested in hairdressing and many local salons and barbers.
North Kent College Level 4 Foundation Diploma and Foundation Degree Fashion students took a trip to Paris to visit a global Fashion trade show and experience the city of Paris.
On Monday 20th February Students from both our Gravesend and Tonbridge Culinary Academy attended the Chefs Forum Kent and Sussex Chefs’ Knowledge launch lunch at the Hythe Imperial hotel working with chefs and restaurant teams gaining valuable work experience.
North Kent College is expanding the Lee Stafford Hairdressing Academy offer which brings world class hair education to their Tonbridge campus!
Duncan Weetman, Head of Hospitality and Catering invited local hospitality businesses to attend his business breakfast at The View Restaurant, Tonbridge Campus. The aim of the breakfast was to discuss the Culinary Academy’s vision of developing the next generation of hospitality professionals through meaningful partnerships with hospitality businesses leading to apprenticeships and employment.
North Kent College alongside Berkely Group arranged guest speakers Louis Smith, Berkeley Graduated Apprentice, and Belinda Jones Assoc CIPD, People Assistant to visit our level one Carpentry and Joinery students at our Gravesend Campus to give them an insight on Berkeley apprenticeships and working in the construction industry.
Level 4 Graphic Design & Illustration student, from North Kent College, Louis Packham designed a Diversity banner which is featured at local Hospital, Darent Valley.