Case studies

Adam Fox
A British mountain guide working in the US has studied for a degree on the job, thanks to learndirect Learning through Work and University of Derby.
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Jill Cordes
Jill Cordes, who works as a Visual Merchandiser for IKEA at their Gateshead store, negotiated her course with tutors from Northumbria University as part of the Learning through Work programme.
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Kelly Atkins
A young designer has turned a housework disaster into an innovative and thriving business, with help from Learning through Work.
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Laura Ford
Laura Ford has praised the University of Derby’s flexible learning approach to help her develop new skills and broaden her experience in the world of theatre.
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John Blundell
Aligning academic aspirations with commercial needs is not always an easy task, and rarely a priority for businesses. At the University of Derby, a degree created through Learning through Work has given a local man and his company the building blocks to bridge the gap, and the result has been a success for both employee and employer. 
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