Visitors to Lincoln College’s open day on Saturday 14^th June will be able to see construction students at work as they battle it out in the annual Inter-college Building Craft Competition.

Twenty-six Level 1 students from Lincoln, Gainsborough and Newark College have made it through to the finals and will be taking part in a series of live challenges designed to test the skills they’ve learnt as part of their course.

The winners will be presented with a trophy and prizes including tools and vouchers which have been donated by the college and the competition’s commercial sponsors.

Director of the School of Construction Kevin Williams said it will be a great opportunity for school leavers, parents and adults considering returning to learning, to see what is involved.

“The competition, which is now in its fourth year, demonstrates what students learn who come to one of our campuses to study a trade such as carpentry and joinery or plumbing.

“We have first-rate facilities as well qualified and experienced staff, many of whom have worked in the industry themselves.

“There is still time to apply for courses starting in September and I would encourage anyone interested in studying at Lincoln, Newark or Gainsborough College to come along to the open day and talk to the students and staff who will be able to answer any questions they might have.”

As well as the School of Construction, visitors to the open day will be able to find out about all of the other courses on offer at the Monks Road campus from Media & Photography and Hairdressing to Automotive Engineering and Business & Accounting.

Meanwhile Deans Sport & Leisure, also on the Monks Road campus, will be hosting a Pink Ribbon Classathon inviting people to take part in four one-hour exercise classes back to back and an Activathon for children aged four to 12 years. For more information or to reserve a place on either of these fundraising events please call 01522 876373.

Vice Principal of The Lincoln College Group Ian Sackree said the open day is an opportunity to gain first-hand experience of college life and the excellent facilities on offer.

“Whether you’ve just completed your GCSEs or are thinking of returning to education we’d love to meet you,” said Ian. “There’s still time to apply for courses starting in September and we have lots of options available from A-levels to apprenticeships.

“The recent decision by the Government to raise the age of participation to 17 means school leavers can now either choose to stay in full-time education at school or college, undertake a work-based learning scheme such as an apprenticeship or, if they are employed, study or train part-time.

“And if you’re not sure which step to take our careers and advice service will also be available on the day to help guide you through the options.”

The open day starts at 10am and student ambassadors will be on hand to welcome visitors, give them a tour of the campus and introduce them to course leaders. The Inter-college Building Craft Competition will start at 10am and culminate in a prize presentation at 2pm.

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Journalists and photographers are welcome to attend the open day at Lincoln College on Saturday 14^th June. Please contact Kate Strawson on 01522 528540 for further information.

About The Lincoln College Group

• Lincoln College is the largest educational institution in the county with 10,000 students across three campuses in Lincoln, Gainsborough and Newark.
• It is the largest provider of business training and skills in Lincolnshire providing training for around 1,200 businesses in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.
• The college is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and has a wide range of full, part-time and short courses for students aged 14 and above, including university-level courses.
• Deans Sport and Leisure opened in July 2012. It provides teaching and recreation facilities for Lincoln College students and operates as a commercial sports centre, open to the general public.

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