Adetoun Aderonmu - Foundation Degree in Integrated Engineering course
Adetoun Aderonmu, 18, joined the Foundation Degree in Integrated Engineering course at Derby College in September 2024.
She is on a degree apprenticeship at Atkins Réalis - an international engineering services firm with a base at Pride Park, Derby - whose services include rail.
Adetoun said: "I’ve always been interested in mechanical engineering, doing things like engineering clubs at school.”
She added: “I learnt about this course through my company. I’d applied for an electrical technical apprenticeship, then heard about the Foundation Degree in Integrated Engineering.”
“Once I’ve completed my apprenticeship I’d like to continue with Atkins Réalis as an electrical engineer. I predominantly want to stay in railway engineering, I want to stay in the industry.”