Real People. Real Success.
These are adults from across England who thought uni wasn’t for them. Until they realised their work experience counted.
London – Music Degree
👉 Jay, 21 – Guitar Tutor & Performer
“Gigging in London since I was 16. No A-Levels, just pure graft. Jon showed me my experience teaching and performing got me into a music degree. Now I’m finally studying what I love.”
London – Business Management Degree
👉 Daniel, 30 – Retail Store Manager
“Years running a shop floor in London gave me leadership and business skills. I didn’t think unis cared, but Jon proved they did. Now I’m on a business degree to level up my career.”
London – Mental Health & Wellbeing Degree
👉 Amira, 33 – Support Worker
“Working in mental health services gave me hands-on experience, but I thought I’d never get into uni. Jon helped me use that as my entry point. Now I’m studying mental health & wellbeing in London.”
London – Computing Degree
👉 Ryan, 24 – IT Support Technician
“Only had a couple years fixing networks and supporting staff. Jon showed me it was enough. Now I’m on a computing degree in London.”
London – Health & Social Care Degree
👉 Emma, 38 – Care Worker
“15 years in social care, never thought it was enough for uni. Jon helped me apply using my experience. I’m now studying health & social care to move into management.”
Manchester – Computing Degree
👉 Sophie, 27 – Junior Developer
“I was self-taught and had 3 years in a small company, but no qualifications. Jon guided me into a computing degree in Manchester. It’s the step I needed to progress.”
Manchester – Business Management Degree
👉 Kieran, 35 – Sales Team Leader
“Climbed the ladder in sales but always hit a ceiling. Jon explained my management experience counted. Now I’m studying business in Manchester to break into senior roles.”
Liverpool – Music Degree
👉 Harvey, 25 – Session Musician
“Liverpool is all about music. I’ve been gigging for years but thought uni was out of reach. Jon showed me my portfolio was enough to get onto a music degree.”
Online – Business Management Degree
👉 Laura, 29 – Admin Officer
“I’ve been running offices for years but needed flexibility. Jon helped me onto an online business degree so I can study while I work full-time.”
Birmingham – Nursing Degree
👉 Shazia, 34 – Healthcare Assistant
“Ten years in Birmingham care homes, no A-Levels. I thought uni was closed off. Jon showed me my work counted—now I’m training as a nurse.”
Leeds – Psychology Degree
👉 Ryan, 26 – Retail Supervisor
“Managed a team in Leeds retail. Thought it was just a job, but Jon showed me those leadership skills got me onto a psychology degree.”
Sheffield – Health & Social Care Degree
👉 Kelly, 40 – Support Worker
“Fifteen years in Sheffield helping vulnerable families. I never thought that would be enough for uni. Jon proved me wrong—I’m now studying health & social care.”
Newcastle – Business Management Degree
👉 Paul, 37 – Sales Manager
“Been working sales up north, running targets, building teams. Thought uni wasn’t for me. Now I’m on a business degree in Newcastle to move into higher management.”
Leicester – Business Degree
👉 Harpreet, 29 – Admin Officer
“Running the office in Leicester for years but no uni. Jon helped me package my experience into an application—now I’m doing business management.”
