If you want to advance your career, you can’t just sit there and wait for that promotion to be handed to you. Being proactive about your career not only gives you the tools you need to move your career in the right direction, such as skills and contacts, but it demonstrates to the people that [Read more…]
Last week former Lincoln College Student and Lincoln MP Karen Lee returned to her old stomping ground on an official visit. Ms Lee, who studied an Advanced GNVQ in Health and Social Care at Lincoln College in 1998, took a trip down memory lane, touring the College and chatting to students. Ms Lee pledged to support [Read more…]
Apprenticeships are a great option for 16-24 year olds who would prefer to earn money whilst they get their qualifications and gain experience in a real working environment. Apprenticeships come in all shapes and sizes. You can do an apprenticeship in a huge range of industries. It’s not just the stereotypical manual apprenticeships like [Read more…]
We’ve already shown you how to make a profit from self-publishing your e-book on platforms like Kindle, and explained the process of devising and writing a non-fiction e-book in just a few weeks. However, if you want to make a viable income from self-publishing, or if you want to be one of the many [Read more…]
The opportunities available in the creative industry are vast and varied. Last year the government said that the “creative economy is growing three times faster than any other sector.” Creative sectors such as design, advertising, film, gaming and fashion are reportedly growing faster than the rest of the UK economy, employing passionate creative talent [Read more…]
Don’t be put off by titles – the following tips may just change your perceptions of what being a mature student really means. Do you feel like you’re stuck in a career rut and want to get some new professional qualifications to improve your prospects? Or perhaps you want to take your education to [Read more…]
A new contract in China will enable Lincoln College Group to continue to invest in excellent outcomes for learners in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. LCG has just signed and eight-year contract with Chengdu Industry and Trade College to deliver joint Higher Diplomas in International Business. The first intake of around 100 students will begin their studies [Read more…]
Could you use your skills to enter the world of self-employment? Being a freelancer allows you to be flexible regarding when you work, what projects you take on, and where you choose to work. Here’s what you need to know about starting out as a freelancer, from getting started and finding clients to [Read more…]
You probably know already that you’re more productive at some times of the day. But do you know how to work out exactly when you peak, and how to utilise this to improve your performance, creativity and problem solving abilities? How to identify your peak productive time Firstly, you need to identify [Read more…]