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SJR is 50 – Alumni Visit!

SJR is 50 – Alumni Visit!

In light of our 50th Year Anniversary celebrations St John Rigby College are inviting alumni back to college to aspire students.

Last week, Protective Services and Criminology students were delighted to welcome Merseyside Police Chief Constable (former SJR student) Serena Kennedy to college.

Chief Constable Kennedy spoke to students about her inspiring personal journey through her 28 years in Policing and her pride of being appointed as the first female Chief Constable at Merseyside Police in 2021. A number of other topics were covered included the role of Policing, preventative Policing  and the wider career options available within the service. Chief Constable Kennedy detailed the importance of community engagement, inclusion and crime prevention for the modern police force.

Students were given the opportunity to participate a Q&A at the end of the presentation. Police careers via degree or apprenticeship routes were discussed, as these are aspirational pathways for many of our students.

Gillian York, college councillor taught Chief Constable Kennedy for two years and surprised her by being sat on the front row throughout her talk!

Thank you so much for coming and delivering such an inspiring and motivational session.

Gillian York and Chief Constable Serena Kennedy
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If you’re not quite ready to start on a Level 3 Technical course (T Levels) or a Vocational Level 3 course (BTEC) but want to begin on the path to your chosen career, the Transition Programme could be for you.  

Transition Programmes are tailored to prepare students to move onto Technical or Vocational Level 3 study. They will give you the opportunity to improve your English and Maths, your work readiness skills and introduce you to the technical skills and concepts that you will need for future study and employment. 

As part of the Transition Programme you will study a BTEC Level 2 Award in your chosen subject area as well as the BTEC Level 2 Extended Award in Work Skills. You will also have the opportunity to resit GCSE English and/or Maths if you have not yet achieved a grade 4. 

Entry criteria for Transition Programmes is four grade 3s including grade 3s in English Language and Maths GCSE.

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