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Being
a student in Gloucestershire isn't just about being 18-21 and going
to university.
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| Older
learners have a wealth of courses to choose from in the county |
There
are a number of different colleges and organisations that address
all aspects of learning in the community. Whether you are a school
leaver or a pensioner there are courses throughout the county that
will appeal to you.
or Adult Continuing Education and Training helps thousands of adults
in Gloucestershire take their very first steps into a new world
of learning.
The
organisation works with older learners, people with special needs,
unemployed people, families, people living in rural areas and people
living in towns providing them with a bridge to further and higher
education.
Learning
and Skills Council
The
Learning and Skills Council (LSC) is responsible for funding and
planning education and training for over 16-year-olds in England.
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| Modern
apprenticeships allow young people to earn while they learn |
The
current LSC campaign for modern apprenticeships focuses on the growing
need in the UK for skilled workers.
Modern
apprenticeships provide young people between the ages of 16-24 with
the opportunity to 'Earn While You Learn' and last between one and
three years.
is the name of the LSC campaign to encourage
young people and employers to take up this challenge.
Contacts
If
you would like more information about individual colleges and what
they can do for you then follow the links below.
Each
college has information about courses and support for students.
If
you would like to comment about this article then you can email
us at: gloucestershire@bbc.co.uk
or start a discussion on our .
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