As your child prepares to receive their long-awaited GCSE results, your attention will be turning to the options available to them.

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At Huntingdonshire Regional College we are geared up to help them find their ideal next step as we host our Advice & Information Day on Saturday 22nd August, 10:00am to 2:00pm.

This event allows school leavers to discuss their options with curriculum and Learner Services staff, and gather a wealth of information about enrichment, finance and the learner experience at HRC.

Hunts Regional College will also open its doors on Results Day itself, Thursday 20th August, 10:00am to 6:00pm to answer any queries about Further Education and Apprenticeships and there will enrolment sessions for courses timetabled over subsequent days. Please see www.huntingdon.ac.uk/apprenticeships/students/ for more details.

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HRC offers full-time study programmes in Business, Childcare, Computing, Construction, Creative Industries, Engineering, Hair, Beauty Therapy & Nail Services, Health & Social Care, Motor Vehicle, Sport & Exercise and Uniformed Public Services. Learn more at www.huntingdon.ac.uk/courses/

The event is also an invitation to explore the facilities at the College both inside and outside the learning environments.

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These include a Vitality Hair & Beauty Salon, Learning Resource Centre, Refectory and Starbucks Café, Gym, Teddy Bear Nursery and a recently renovated Creative Industries Centre which includes a new photographic studio.

Any enrolling learners aged 16-18 can find out about our free College bus service across Huntingdonshire, enabling learners to save up to £450 a year, plus half-price driving lessons offered with RED Driving School.

Work experience and apprenticeships

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All of the study programmes at HRC feature work experience opportunities and enterprise projects. The College has established links with local employers and works with them to ensure learners leave College with the right skills and experience.

And the strong relationship between the College and local business also means that HRC is well placed as a provider of Apprenticeships with a range of companies across the region.

Apprenticeships are an increasingly popular route as they combine paid jobs with paid training and an average of 25 people per month secure Apprenticeships through HRC. For more information visit: www.huntingdon.ac.uk/apprenticeships/students/

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Part-time courses

With the new academic year fast approaching, Huntingdonshire Regional College can help you to progress your career with a range of part-time adult courses.

Whatever your circumstances and qualifications may be, HRC’s flexible provision helps you to balance study with work and family commitments.

From Day One, the College’s part-time courses are tailored to help you to achieve your goals and aid your professional development, whether you want to make a career change, climb the career ladder or gain the skills to help you land a dream job.

Hunts Regional College offers a wide range of part-time courses including Business & Personal Development programmes, Access to Higher Education, Accounting & Finance, Construction, Counselling, Engineering, Hair, Beauty Therapy & Nail Services, Leadership & Management, Photography, Sports & Exercise, and Teacher Training. For more information about these and more visit www.huntingdon.ac.uk/adult-learners/part-time/

Adult Learners

If you are aged 24 or over and starting a Level 3 course, or higher, on or after the 31st August 2015, you may be entitled to 24+ Advanced Learning Loan to help cover the cost of tuition fees and you won’t have to pay back anything until your annual income exceeds £21,000. It is easy to apply and the process does not take your household income into account or involve a credit check. For further information visit www.huntingdon.ac.uk/adult-learners/24-advanced-learning-loans/

For more information on Huntingdonshire Regional College visit www.huntingdon.ac.uk