Deborah joined SWCC when it gained Engineering Status, prior to which she worked for a major pharmaceutical company in their marketing department, organising major international events and logistics.

During the past eight years she has worked closely with local and national businesses on building a working relationship in order to support students with their future progression routes.

This has been through engineering careers guidance, work experience, apprenticeships and further education. She has had the opportunity to work closely on the introduction of the Engineering Diploma, of which SWCC is a lead delivery centre for the Diploma at all three levels within Central Bedfordshire.

Without the contribution and involvement of business partners engineering at SWCC wouldn't have had the impact that it does on our young people.