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Ian Dawson

Ian Dawson

Former EDC engineering student Ian Dawson is now a structural engineer and Chartered Civil Engineer who has worked on some of the biggest projects in the UK and beyond, including The Shard and Wembley Arch.

Hear from inspiring former student Ian Dawson, on how EDC helped him on his career path and the incredible success he has gone on to achieve as a structural engineer. Ian is a Chartered Structural Engineer and Chartered Civil Engineer and a Fellow of both institutions; Ian is currently the Design Director at Severfield UK nad worked on a number of landmark structures such as The Shard and the Wembley Arch.

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Shelly Whitfield

Shelly Whitfield

Former Houghall student Shelly has returned to the college to teach agriculture.
Andy Waterstone & Andy Hughes

Andy Waterstone & Andy Hughes

Two former East Durham College students are building up a highly successful local construction business.
EDC student

Jessica Ord

Jessica Ord is a former East Durham College Level 3 Beauty Therapist student. She is about to start her new career working on board Luxury Cruise ships for Steiner as a professional Beauty Therapist.