Fifteen students from Stoke on Trent College have set off on a 4-day trip to Erlangen, Germany as part of a 12-week enrichment programme.
Challenge Erlangen, which takes place between 25 and 28 June, will see a variety of students from different courses experience a flavour of German culture including:
- A visit to a school in Erlangen where they will meet German students and understand more about their culture
- School workshops for motor vehicle, engineering, health and social care and sport
- A tour of the Siemens training and development centre
- Attending the scene of the Nuremburg rally and finding out more about World War II
Prior to the trip, students have undertaken research of the key attractions in Erlangen, team building activities plus planning sites they want to visit in-between trips.
Challenge Erlangen is a new enrichment programme for 2025, adding to the College’s signature enrichment activity Challenge South Africa, which earlier this year marked 20 years of collaboration with partners in Cape Town.
Grace Smith, T Level Midwifery learner, who is taking part in Challenge Erlangen said:
“I think going to Erlangen would be a great way to see how healthcare works in another country, especially midwifery, which I’m really interested in.
“It would also help me build confidence, meet new people, and learn how to communicate better—skills I’ll definitely need in the future.”
Hassan Rizvi, Principal & CEO at Stoke on Trent College said:
“Challenge Erlangen is our brand-new enrichment programme, and one we hope will provide our learners with a rich flavour of German culture.
“Stoke-on-Trent has been twinned with Erlangen for a number of years, and the timing of our visit is perfectly timed as we celebrate 100 years of Stoke-on-Trent.”
Dave Hopley, Assistant Principal Student Experience at Stoke on Trent College said:
“Our enrichment programme already offers a wide range of opportunities to our learners that enhance their College experience, such as Challenge South Africa which has been running for 20 years.
“Working with partners in Erlangen, we hope this is the start of a mutually beneficial relationship where learners from both countries can benefit.”
Notes to Editors
Picture caption – (Left to right) Learners and staff from Stoke on Trent College taking part in Challenge Erlangen
- Stoke on Trent College serves up to 9000 students a year including young people, adults and apprentices. Working with a wide range of employers in key growth areas of the economy such as Digital, Construction, Engineering, STEM and Health and Social Care and more.
- The College also work with young adults who may have a special educational or additional need.
- A wide range of flexible and distance learning is provided by the College to individuals and businesses.
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