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Everyone who completes a course of study has a unique story to tell and South Essex Colleges Group wants to hear yours. Did you achieve your qualification under difficult circumstances? Have you gone on to a career that uses your qualification or did you follow a different pathway? What are you doing now?

Explore the success stories below and discover where learning can take you.

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Celebrating Success 2026: Construction Student of the Year - Ronnie Cooper

I enjoyed everything. It was well organised and has prepared me for my career and the real world.

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Celebrating Success 2026: Building Services Student of the Year - Vinnie Sweetingham

The course has made me confident in what I want to do. I’d definitely recommend it as a starting point into plumbing. I want to be self‑employed as a plumber and follow in my grandad’s footsteps.

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Celebrating Success 2026: Apprentice of the Year – Tomas Agg

Motor Vehicle Services and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Apprenticeship Level 3

It was the only college in the area offering motor vehicle courses, which really appealed to me, especially with the excellent facilities. What I enjoy most is that the staff are incredibly helpful, the workshops are well equipped, and the tutors are extremely knowledgeable. I love that it’s a hands‑on course.

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Joe Coward

Level 3 Maritime Engineering Technician apprenticeship

My time at college has given me the opportunity to learn essential skills to be able to work in the maritime industry. I feel like I can take my knowledge straight into the workplace, and develop them further. 

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Finley Wallis

T Level in Digital Support Services

I really enjoyed my time at SECG. The facilities, campus and supportive environment all made a difference. Once I knew IT was the right path for me, I was glad I had chosen a specialist course close to home. I also made some great friends along the way, and I’m still in touch with many of them.

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Maddy Williams

Maritime Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Level 3

One of the things I have enjoyed most about my apprenticeship is the variety it provides. I have had the opportunity to build a wide range of skills and experience through the different types of work my employer undertakes. I have also enjoyed meeting people from many different backgrounds within the industry and learning from their experiences.

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Luca Jaworski

T Level in Digital Support Services

I was also really impressed with the college when I attended open days. The tutors were approachable and supportive, and the facilities stood out, especially the high-spec computers and networking equipment. It felt like the right place to learn and prepare for the industry.

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