This course will help you develop your skills, knowledge and behaviours in preparation for the next level course, an apprenticeship or employment.
If you're aged 16-25, not in education, training or employment, and you're looking to kick-start your future, then this is the course for you!
On this 14-week programme, you will gain practical skills and experience, an industry-accredited qualification, and grow in confidence.
Starting Tuesday 22nd April, this course gives you a fantastic opportunity to re-engage with college life in a fun, friendly environment.
Sound good? Keep reading for more information.
Start a New College Experience this April
This 14-week course runs at both our Peterlee and Houghall Campuses, which means you can choose the campus that best suits your needs.
You will also receive free bus travel, credit towards your lunch and snacks to be spent in our on-site cafes. You could also be eligible for a student bursary to support any other costs associated with this course.
This exciting programme is action-packed, and you will benefit from the following:
- Take part in an action-packed week of activities, which includes a 3-day residential trip away to Featherstone Castle near Haltwhistle, such as gorge walking, mine exploring, raft building, canoeing, rock climbing, weaselling, a mountain climb, search and rescue and orienteering.
- You'll get the chance to try subjects that you are interested in, such as; Construction, Equine, Animal Care, Media and lots more. Once you have found the subject you most like, you can apply for the next level at college in September!
- Make a positive difference in your community by working together on a group project.
- Three weeks’ work experience in an area that interests you.
- Earn a nationally recognised qualification and develop key skills that support your work readiness.
- You will leave with a CV and have the interview skills you need to be successful.
If this sounds like the course for you, register below now! Our admissions team will be in touch to discuss enrolment.
Come to Our Information & Enrolment Event!
If you're interested in signing up to start, you can come along to our information and enrolment event which will be taking place on Tuesday 15th April, 4pm-6pm at the Peterlee Campus.
At the event, you can:
- Chat with our lecturers directly about the course to make sure it's the right fit for you
- Learn more about our great facilities here at EDC
- Find out how you can get to and from college thanks to our free bus service
And, most importantly - we'll enrol you on the course and get you ready for your start on Tuesday 22nd April!
You don't have to book a place for the event, but if you'd like a reminder before it happens, fill in the form below and we'll send you one over closer to the event!
Want to Speak to Someone Now?
Please call our friendly Student Services team and they can get you in touch with the relevant staff. Please call us on 0191 518 8222 or jump onto our LiveChat or email enquiries@eastdurham.ac.uk.