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Alumni and Board members support students in National Careers Week Alumni and members of the Board of Corporation at Nelson and Colne College Group supported current students in National Careers Week.

Applications to study nursing soar as NHS inspires new recruits amid pandemic.

Nursing applications have soared as thousands are inspired by the commitment of NHS staff, new data from the university applications body UCAS suggests.
More than 60,000 people have applied to study nursing this autumn, which is up nearly a third (32%) from the previous year.
Interest in the profession has risen across all age groups, with a record 16,560 school leavers opting to study nursing, an increase of 27% on 2020. Meanwhile, for the first time ever, more than 10,000 applications were received from mature students - a 39% rise.

Today is your last chance to register for our virtual Apprenticeship Open Event tomorrow Wednesday 3rd February 6pm - 8pm.

Join us for:

LiveChat with our experts,
Information about work and industry placements
Exclusive videos from employers and Apprentices about their experiences
Resources to help with your CV
A chance to apply for Apprenticeship vacancies
…and much more!

Register NOW! www.nelson.ac.uk/

“Because of the experience I had and the subjects I enjoyed, I knew that science was the right fit for me and a degree in pharmacy was perfect.

"I completed the four-year Master's degree and really liked the range of subjects we covered. We had lectures on everything from law and medicinal chemistry to patient consultation, as well as practical classes in the lab and in a mock dispensary.

"I then completed the necessary pre-registration year in the trust I’m working at now.

"When I tell people I’m a pharmacist, they assume I stick labels on boxes, but there’s much more to it than that! I hit the ground running and quickly developed my skills, knowledge and experience in a range of specialties."

Search 'pharmacy careers' and apply by 29 January through UCAS.

Don’t miss out on our ✨FREE✨ Virtual Careers Fair on Thursday 28th January at 10.30am.

You’ll meet an award-winning author, learn CV and interview tips and explore different employment sectors.

Register today - www.lal.ac.uk

Would you like a career in health? Read Cherie’s story.
"I became a mother unexpectedly at 17 and suffered from (post-natal) depression both during and after my pregnancy. Unfortunately at the time there wasn’t really that much information out there and neither me or my family really understood the condition. My doctor couldn’t offer much help either.

"To try and understand it better I did a community mental health course and discovered a passion for the subject – I found it really fascinating.

"At school, like many teenagers I didn’t really know what I wanted to do, but I had from quite a young age always admired nurses, after all we trust our lives with them don’t we – they’re the backbone of the NHS. So when I discovered a passion for the subject of mental health, becoming a mental health nurse seemed like the obvious thing to do. I also felt like becoming a mental health nurse would help me be a really positive role model for my daughter."

Cherie is now qualified mental health nurse and helping people every day. Search 'mental health nurse' to find out more.

Outstanding artist Demi was a student at Nelson and Colne College! Here she is in the Burnley Express 📰
https://www.burnleyexpress.net/news/people/outstanding-talent-burnley-artist-demi-25-set-be-recognised-around-world-3105428?fbclid=IwAR0H5thK9A5wNIy0f541tfzedeEs7zAl8tW8yk1I1gGaow1FBwX7Wm0uLlE

Outstanding talent of Burnley artist Demi (25) set to be recognised around the world Her hand drawn portraits are so life-like that people often think they are photographs.

Hi everyone 👋 as part of Skills & Enterprise Week at the end of January, unifrog are running free 45-min webinars to help students develop the key skills they need for the future!

Employers and employees from different sectors will explore why each skill is important and how students can start to develop them today.

Students can sign up for free on the Webinars tool or at http://unifrog.org/webinars

✨SAVE THE DATE! Our Virtual Apprenticeship Open Event is on Wednesday 3rd February, 6pm- 8pm. Make sure you join us online to find out more about Apprenticeships, Work Experience, Industry Placements and Volunteering and learn how we can help you kick-start your career! Register on our website NOW! www.nelson.ac.uk

Following recent announcements, UCAS has made the decision to extend the equal consideration deadline for all applicants.

The new deadline is now Friday 29 January at 18:00 (UK time)

It’s important to look after your mental health. Please check out some of our ideas for taking a break. 💁‍♀️