On the face of things, colleges might appear to be quiet places during the mid-summer months.  In reality, the notion of a college ‘closing down’ for the summer is something that only lives in the memories of those who, like me, have worked in the sector for more than 25 years.  The gap between the…

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Find out the dates of our next Advice Evenings here. We have Advice Evenings available throughout the year at both our Leek and Buxton campuses and we want YOU to come. The evening is aimed at supporting prospective students looking to take their next step. 1. EXPERT ADVICE Career coaches and tutors will be there on hand to…

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The top ten things you might think you know about apprenticeships….that are not actually true. 1. “Apprenticeships are only for those who don’t have the grades to go to university.” Apprenticeships are a valuable career option for everyone. Higher apprenticeships offer qualifications up to degree level and usually require the sort of A Level results demanded…

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1. EARN WHILE YOU LEARN Apprentices will have the same opportunities as employees, earning a weekly wage and working alongside experienced staff.   2. PRACTICAL AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE There are over 250 apprenticeships which are designed with the help of employers, and offer a structured programme that coaches you through the skills you need to be successful.  …

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  Halfway through the Summer Term and the further education sector continues to be pretty eventful! Making sense of the changes that have recently been announced is quite challenging, as the latest changes published regarding technical education post-16 come on top of the changes already in play for Apprenticeships. There is no doubt that, as…

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Managing your time as a student can sometimes be difficult, as I’m sure you know, but having a part-time job makes this an even bigger challenge. A part-time job allows you to have a bit of extra money to spend on whatever you want; going out with your friends, going out for meals etc. In…

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