York College celebrates Vocational Qualifications Success

York College joined in the national VQ Day celebrations by hosting a ‘Vocational Qualifications Student of the Year Awards’ evening at which individual students were recognised for their hard work and contribution to their vocational courses. The students were awarded Student of the Year certificates and a book voucher.

David Ellis, Head Teacher from York High School, gave a key note address and a vote of thanks was given by John Short, Chair of Governors at York College. The event was sponsored by NCFE.

Dr Alison Birkinshaw, Principal of York College said: "At this time of year it is important to celebrate the success of our vocational students. The 24th June marks National VQ Day, when Vocational Qualifications are celebrated all over the country. This event allows us to give Vocational students the recognition they deserve. York College offers over eighty full-time vocational courses at four different levels and these qualifications can change lives and take people on to the next stage in their careers. We see around 650 Vocational learners progress to university each year and even more into employment. The college has a large number of highly skilled staff and students working in a wide variety of vocational areas and I am delighted that the we can celebrate vocational success and achievement in this way."

Press Release: 19/06/09