Students train with 'the best of the best'

Two Hairdressing students from Newcastle-under-Lyme College (NULC) secured a work placement with top hairdresser Trevor Sorbie.

Michelle Croft, aged 26 from Newcastle and Paige Light aged 21 from Fenton, both study Level 3 Hairdressing at the College and have spent one day a week for the past five months working at the world renowned Trevor Sorbie salon in Manchester.

Anthony Keates, Curriculum Manager for Hair and Beauty at the College, said: “This placement has given Paige and Michelle an insight into the hairdressing industry from one of the very best names in the industry.  

Trevor Sorbie has inspired them to be the best they can be and the additional skills they’ve learnt they are already putting in to practice at the College’s own Transform Salon.”

During the placement Michelle and Paige have spent nine hours a day supporting the Trevor Sorbie team and helping the salon to function successfully on a busy Saturday shift.

Former St Peters Academy pupil, Paige said: “The work placement has been an incredible opportunity to work with the very best of the best in the hairdressing industry.”

Anthony Keates, Curriculum Manager for Hair and Beauty at the College organised the work placement in conjunction with Manager of Trevor Sorbie, Sarah Illingworth.

The placement will support the students in their applications for employment, as they complete their studies and begin to seek full-time employment.

Anthony commented: “Having experience like this on your CV, provides the students with an advantage when seeking employment.  Here at Newcastle-under-Lyme College we’re keen to provide our students with both the technical training and employability skills which employers are looking for.”

The College operates its own commercial hair and beauty salon - Transform Salon and Spa – which is open to the public and offers a wide range of services in sophisticated surroundings at the College’s state-of-the-art hair, beauty and holistic therapies spa.

To find out more about studying Hairdressing at Newcastle-under-Lyme College visit www.nulc.ac.uk or contact the Information Point on 01782 254254 or email info@nulc.ac.uk.