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month, and for those looking to go on and start up a business, there’s an additional four-month bespoke support programme to help you out with all the tools and knowledge you need. You can also enrol on one of the Discover and Explore programmes to enhance your employability. Over the course of the programme, you have the chance to try out different industries – from construction to customer service – and can build up your confidence and skill set to get into work. Head to the website at camre.ac.uk to find out more about what’s on offer and sign up.
also has a team of financial support advisers on-hand to explain what you may be entitled to or what loans you can apply for. Many courses are either fully funded or partially subsidised, and there are also some free courses and concessions for those who are unemployed, on benefits, or employed and on a low wage. For the entrepreneurs among you, Cambridge Regional College offers a Business Start Up course, which is a new initiative – free to the unemployed – for people considering starting their own business. The two-week programme that is launching has start dates available this
learning courses. The courses are perfect for those looking to develop their careers, whether that means a change of career path or a desire to gain qualifications to progress further in your field. Or if you’re just looking for a new hobby, the leisure courses – which include arts and crafts, DIY and electronics, hair and beauty, and music production, to name a few – allow you to try something new or perhaps develop your existing talents, all with a group of like-minded people who want to learn new skills in a creative and supportive environment. And if the cost is a concern, Cambridge Regional College
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