People expert becomes college patron
Fran Williams, head of people for Playtonic Games, is set to inspire students at Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) as the new patron of Professional Curriculum.
The college has secured Fran to join its impressive list of patrons and employer partners across a broad range of areas.
Patrons play an important role as motivators, role models and industry experts.?
BSDC 's network of patrons mean that students benefit from an industry-led curriculum, access to key industry contacts and the opportunity to work on live briefs for real companies.
This supports the college in delivering its skills promise and ensuring that when students complete their course, they will be job ready with the transferable skills and qualities required to make an impact in their chosen industry or profession.
Fran (pictured) has lived in Burton for most of her life and has completed several qualifications at BSDC, including AVCE in Business, AAT Foundation and ILM Leadership and Management.?
She has a range of experience in business, from start-ups to working for large companies such as Cadbury.
She also ran her own fitness and wellbeing business.?
Fran said: “It is a privilege to have greater involvement and know that I can share my experiences and guidance to those attending the college.
“I want each student to feel they have support and someone they can go to, who will help them break down any limiting beliefs, so they know they can achieve any dream they set out to achieve. ”
John Beaty, principal of Burton and South Derbyshire College, added: “Fran brings with her a wealth of experience in professional services and will be an extremely inspirational figure for our learners who are just starting out in their careers.
“As a patron, Fran 's input will be important in shaping the curriculum to suit the demands of employers, feeding the aspiration and ambition of students and providing real careers insight. ”
Pictured (from left): Amrit Virk, director of Curriculum at BSDC, Fran Williams and John Beaty