Meet the Work Placement Team

I am Cheryl Young and I joined Nottingham College in October 2022 as Work Placement Coordinator. I am based in Adams Building, supporting Hair & Beauty, Art & Design and Fashion Students with work placements and employability opportunities. I enjoy developing partnerships with employers to support and grow their future talent pool. I have over 20 years’ experience in the Education Sector. I am passionate about inspiring young people to fulfil their full potential; I believe they should be provided with the best opportunities possible to improve their future aspirations. 

My name is Weronika Zalewska and I joined Nottingham College as a Work Placement Coordinator in January 2023. Helping young people find their feet in the world of work is extremely important to me, as it is difficult to move up the career ladder in this day and age, and young people deserve a chance to have an easier time of it. I believe that this generation is the one that will change the world for the better, and in order for this to happen, we need to raise up and support minorities and students who do not have the connections that those more privileged do. I am also an avid reader and historian, hoping to pursue my PhD in History soon.

I have worked at Nottingham college since 2021 as a LSA before joining the Work Placement team August 2022. I am a happy smiley person who is always up for a giggle. I am based at the City Hub and look after Catering, Hospitality, Travel and Tourism and Aviation as well as Science and Digital. 

You will probably see me walking around the hub with pencils in my hair as I can never sit still for too long. Please feel free to grab me for a natter or ask and questions regarding your Work Placement as I am more than happy to help at any point.

I’m Liam Lambert and I joined the college in December 2022. I’m based at the Basford campus usually, though you might spot me around the city hub on the odd occasion. As part of the work placement team, I support construction, sports and public services students with finding work placements and growing their employability skills. Using my knowledge and skills in the employment industry I’m keen to work with staff, helping students achieve their career aspirations by supporting them throughout the placement process.

I’m Mozes and I joined Nottingham College in December 2022. I am a Work Placement Coordinator for the Engineering and Electrical students over at Highfields. My background includes working in large public and private sector organisations including Nottingham University, Nottingham City Council and the NHS. I have also I have travelled throughout Europe, Asia and Caribbean and due to this, I have a high regard for different cultures, languages and traditions I joined the college to support students in kick starting their exciting career in their subject area through work placements and a range of other employer engagement opportunities. 

I’m Corey Bailey-Forde and I joined Nottingham College in January2023. I am the Work Placement Coordinator for Healthcare and Animal Care at Basford Hall. I have a great passion for the City of Nottingham and Its people. Young people are the future, and I am proud that I can try and find them the relevant experience to succeed in the future. I have worked with young people since I left school, most notably at The Prince’s Trust & Nottingham Castle, working with young people from nursery up to early twenties. I love to travel, both in the countryside for walks and to museums for my love of history. I am also a Nottingham Forest season ticket holder.

I’m Paul Farrell, the Work Placement Coordinator for Media, Performance and Automotive since early 2023. I am passionate about turning my decade of media industry experience into supporting students to find opportunities that will help turn their aspirations into fulfilling careers. You can find me wandering the halls of City Hub and London Road humming the Jurassic Park theme tune. 

I’m Amy Morgan and I am the Senior Administrator for Work Placements. I started as an apprentice working for Nottingham College 4 years ago and have since completed my Business Administration qualification and am now a full-time member of staff! You can find me across all campuses and usually head to toe in pink.