Latest News

Student Awarded Sir Thomas White Loan!

Congratulations to ex-Painting and Decorating student Dan Luke on securing a loan through the Sir Thomas White Charitable Trust.

The Trust offers interest-free loans to 18-35 year olds, to enable to them to start their own business in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Dan says: “I am thrilled to have been awarded a loan from the Sir Thomas White Trust, it is really going to help me to push my business forward. I will always be grateful to Paul and Archie at SLC for the support they provided while I was a student and since I have left the college.”

Dan joins a line of well known names who have been able to start up a business through the charitable organisation including local hairdresser Barrie Stephen who received a loan in 1996 as well as Curry’s electrical retailers who received £100 to open their first outlet in 1902!

Paul Thornewell and Archie Brown, Painting and Decorating Lecturers said: “We are pleased to see that Dan is finally getting the opportunity to fulfil his potential and start his own business. He was a polite and well-mannered student who is capable of becoming successful in this industry. We would like to wish him all the best. “

Paul later added that he would like all students to know that his (well prepared and painted) door is always open to any of our ex-students who want any further advice and guidance.

Other Recent News

		South Leicestershire College announces a new Interim Principal 8th March 2010 South Leicestershire College’s Principal, Christine Bullock has announced her departure from the College at the end of February to pursue other interests.
		Team win Gold at County Rowing Championship 2nd March 2010 Congratulations to 8 SLC students who achieved the top prize after competing in the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland County Rowing Championships.
		SLC and Lafarge Celebrate Students Success! 1st March 2010 South Leicestershire College helped celebrate the achievements of seven Lafarge Aggregates & Concrete UK employees at a presentation ceremony on Thursday 18 February.