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Another top performing learner from The JCB Academy was Oliver Morgan from Oakamoor, who also gained eight GCSEs: three A*s, four As and a B. Oliver also gained two OCR level 2 distinctions, one level 2 merit and a level 2 pass in the engineering related subjects. Oliver was over-joyed with his results, saying: “I’m extremely pleased with my results. …
Some of the learners’ results secured their apprenticeship offers. Mitchell Stanley from Stoke-on-Trent was beaming with joy after achieving better than expected grades which secured his apprenticeship offer at Orbital UK. Mitchell gained an A in business and a B in mathematics, science and both English literature and English language. There were other great apprenticeship achievements: Roy Lowes secured an …
The sun was out and the spirits were high at this years academy sports day. Learners took part in a wide variety of competitive events and some light-hearted events; tug of war, egg and spoon race, long distance race, 100m sprint and long jump were featured.
There is a huge variety of engineering careers available, these are just a few taken from www.movingonmagazine.co.uk Mechanical engineering This is the branch of engineering which deals with machines, mechanical systems and their design, construction, manufacture and maintenance. Jobs in this area include mechanical engineer, automotive engineer and aerospace engineer. Chemical engineering Chemical engineers turn raw materials into stuff we …
Are you a problem solver? Love to know how things work? Then a career in engineering could be for you. Watch this short video from Bath University which explains everything you need to know.
Last night The JCB Academy Year 13’s had their leavers party. Learners began to arrive from 6:30pm. Once settled, a short speech by Head of Sixth Form, Paula Gwinnett (2nd from left on the below photo), who nearly held it together but let a few tears flow into the close. On the night there was hot food, a photo booth …
On Weds 29th June it was our Year 11 Prom night. To see all of the photos from the evening please visit our Google Photos page at https://goo.gl/photos/mgGgFTy9k8uAK8E16
In June 2016 at The JCB Academy, it was our ‘Women into Engineering’ event where learners from across Staffordshire and Derbyshire come to the academy to participate in a variety of fun, informative and interactive engineering based challenges. The event is part of an initiative to encourage more women to take up careers in engineering. There were two fun challenges …
Learners look to be having a great time in London as part of The JCB Academy’s activity week. Today they’ve visited the London Eye. The last time any of our learners went on the London Eye it was with Bosch and it was in the middle of the night when the attraction was closed. This was to show how the …
The JCB Academy recently hosted an afternoon tea for some our of apprenticeship partners. The small event was aimed at giving our partners an update on their apprentices and also to inform them of the new apprenticeship levy. The catering was supplied by Olive Catering. For further information on apprenticeships at The JCB Academy please visit our website www.jcbacademy-apprenticeships.com
