Student Story: Business Administration
Nicola Bates felt that the computer skills she developed at Kensington and Chelsea College gave her the confidence to get back into the job market… Name: Nic ola Bates Institution: Kensington and Chelsea College Course: OCR Diploma in Business Administration Level 2 I left employment in 1999 to become a full-time mum to twin boys. As a single parent on income support I attended meetings at my local job centre every three months. It was during one of these meetings that it was suggested I find a course to enhance and update my computer skills. I enrolled...

Living off the Land
Apprenticeships offer new ways into careers, and apprentices are particularly in demand in the environmental and land-based industries. From conservation to animal care to landscape gardening, HotCourses checks out the possibilities… There are over 190 types of apprenticeships available, from administration through to veterinary nursing. Apprenticeships offer a great way for students to develop skills and knowledge, gain nationally recognised qualifications and progress quickly in their chosen career. They can also offer the opportunity for you to immerse yourself in an...