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Post 16 colleges and further education

There are a range of colleges within the local area and they offer a range of academic and vocational courses which support young people towards independence and employment and which build on their skills and interests. Courses include plumbing, electrical installation, office skills, ICT, beauty therapy, catering and tourism.

If you are thinking of going to college make sure you look on their website to find out when their open days are so you can look around, meet the staff, and see the facilities to help you decide.

You can view the individual contact details for, and an interactive map of, available ‘Colleges and Further Education’ with more information about their Local Offer for post 16 education.

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