THE PRESTON COLLEGE EXPERIENCE
theatres, libraries, science labs, workshops, hair and beauty salons, PC suites, digital technology, and software. See page 56 for a selection of our facilities or visit us at our next open event for a tour. SUPPORT There are a range of support services available at Preston College. You will have tutors and Student Managers who will monitor your progress and support you in achieving your goals (see page 62 for information on Pastoral Support). Student Services offers support with finances, the College bursary, welfare, counselling, homelessness, safeguarding and transport arrangements (see pages 60–61 for Student Services and Financial Support information). Preston College also has an excellent Learning Support Team for students who require assistance with a wide range of learning needs. For more information, see page 54.
studies on a full-time college course and transfer to an apprenticeship when you find an employer to 'earn while you learn', whilst still gaining the same qualification.
PROGRESSION Some students join Preston College with a clear idea of where they would like to progress, while others discover their path during their studies. Our dedicated and supportive staff, Student Managers and Careers Team, will be there to offer advice, guidance and support whenever you need it. In this prospectus, you will find some of our student stories showing a range of progression routes including apprenticeships, degree apprenticeships, employment, and university. ENRICHMENT & STUDENT FEEDBACK Enrichment activities include Student Ambassador Programmes, Student Council, badminton, boxing, netball and cricket and a range of student-led activities and clubs such as Dungeons & Dragons, Craft Club and Book Club. Students can join enrichment activities or set up new ones. Student Ambassadors and Student Council members provide valuable feedback to help improve the student experience for everyone. For more information on enrichment please see page 58.
TRANSFERRING TO AN APPRENTICESHIP
Our courses are developed alongside employers and are designed to give you flexibility and options for your education and journey to employment. If you want to study an apprenticeship but are unable to find an employer, you could start your
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