The centre has been set up for young people aged between 11 and 16 who have been excluded from mainstream education or may be struggling to engage with learning due to social, emotional or behavioural issues. Richard Bell, Director at Specialist Education Support Network studied Sport and Exercise Science alongside Psychology and History at Lincoln [Read more…]
An ex-student of Lincoln College is working her way up to the top. Alice Marshall studied the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Production Arts at Lincoln College and graduated with a distinction in July 2016. After taking part in work experience at Doddington Hall back in March 2016, Alice was offered a full-time position as an Events Assistant and [Read more…]
This article is the second in a series about managing finances for beginners and will deal with the best ways to get rid of your debt. Last time, we explained how to easily set up and stick to a budget. People in the UK are altogether £1.566 trillion in personal debt. The average UK [Read more…]
The number of companies hiring older job seekers is on the rise. According to the most recent government employment statistics, “The number of people aged 50 and over in employment has grown strongly in recent years,” increasing by 14.2%. What’s more, over the next ten years, UK employers will need to fill around 13.5 million vacancies, with [Read more…]
Have you already got your qualification and want to know what you can do with it? Or are you just starting out and are ready to be inspired by the opportunities available in this exciting, varied and fast-paced industry? Read on to find out more. The hospitality and catering industry covers hotels, restaurants, pubs, [Read more…]
If it’s been a while since you’ve been a job seeker, or you are entering the job market for the first time, here’s what you need to know about the employment landscape in 2018. Social Media is an increasingly important job search tool According to statistics from careerbuilder.com, 70% of companies are now [Read more…]
It can be tough to keep business and working life separate when you run your own business, especially if you work from home. Even if you have an office to go to every day, setting boundaries so your work doesn’t start to take over your personal life is vital. Here’s how: Keep regular [Read more…]
“I thought I’d never be good at teamwork because I was introverted but now I can adapt. Through the Air & Defence Engineering course at Lincoln College I have learnt valuable skills on all fronts; socially and job related experiences.” Adam Driffill began his Level 2 PEO Engineering training in September 2016. Adam has a [Read more…]
The College invited local businesses, students and the public to take part in the recruitment event. Businesses from the local area joined Lincoln College at their recruitment fair as part of National Apprenticeship Week. The event was designed to inspire students and show them the benefits of undertaking an apprenticeship. Darren Pulfrey, Branch Manager at [Read more…]
The Colleges’ Guidance Team and libraries retain matrix Standard for their Information, Advice and Guidance services. The Standard is a unique government quality mark for Information, Advice and Guidance services or ‘IAG’. The assessment consisted of a two-day visit from an assessor who spoke with staff and students, as well as external partners to determine [Read more…]