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Recession-busting courses at City College

11 May 2009

City College Brighton and Hove is one of five local education providers who are working collaboratively to provide a series of ‘First Step’ courses aimed at beating the recession at venues across the City. These courses, most of which are free of charge, are designed to provide skills such as such as IT, CV writing or interview techniques which can give participants the edge when job-hunting. For those thinking of changing career, there are also taster courses in construction skills, beauty or cookery. You can also find out how to feed your family for less, manage stress naturally or save money by doing your own home repairs. For example, the free Basic DIY course being run at City College East shows how to do basic home repairs such as painting and decorating, fitting locks or even hanging skirting boards or dado rails. Claire Brown, who took the course, says:

"I learnt how to do things properly which I’ve never done at home! I used to cut a lot of corners and make the best of a really bad situation whereas here I’ve learnt how to measure things and the correct tools to use so that’s been really useful. It also gives you a good taster so if you were thinking about getting into construction, you’d get an idea of what you’re good at."

Basic DIY student Claire Brown with Construction Lecturer Andrew Winter

Basic DIY student Claire Brown with Construction Lecturer Andrew Winter

There are still many opportunities for people to join these courses so for more information, call the Connaught Centre on 01273 667744.

For media enquiries, please call Brian Bell, Marketing Communications Officer, on 01273 667788 Ext. 488 or email bb1@ccb.ac.uk website www.ccb.ac.uk

About City College Brighton and Hove: Situated in the heart of Brighton, City College Brighton and Hove has become an international centre of vocational excellence. Every year 2,000 full-time, 10,000 part time, over 500 Higher Education and 250 14-16 year old students as well as many international and European students choose City College as their place of further and higher education training. In addition, the College provides training to over 2,000 businesses via its ‘City Business Skills’ department which focuses on employer training needs. Offering over 700 courses from basic level right through to business and postgraduate training, City College is working with its partners to develop the workforce of the future.