GIG Alumni

Did you know you could be eligible to receive help funding your next college course? It's worth knowing your options http://ow.ly/ZsYc304l9r3

Getting funding for your next course just got easier if you’re 19 or... Getting funding for your next course just got easier if you’re 19 or over If you’re thinking about taking an Adult Learning course for fun, or to...

Seven ways to get a career in politics: https://www.theguardian.com/careers/careers-blog/politics-career-how-to

Seven ways to get a career in politics Get involved in community projects, seek relevant work experience and tailor your applications, advise our expert panel

It’s time to stop sending out hundreds of CVs to anyone with an inbox if you really want to get results http://ow.ly/SXLn302C3DW

The importance of targeting your job search - Grimsby Institute Group The importance of targeting your job search Got a one-size-fits-all cover letter? Evidence shows that sending out fewer, more tailored applications...

A gap year should be full of amazing experiences, but it’s also an opportunity to make job applications stand out http://ow.ly/FNKk302lnr2

How to make sure your gap year boosts your future career Plan ahead, gain experience in a relevant field if you can and tailor your CV accordingly, advise our experts

If you were fired or made redundant, how do you put a positive spin on your situation to a potential employer? http://ow.ly/nMVb302a03L

The dreaded interview question: Why did you leave your last job? -... The dreaded interview question: Why did you leave your last job? It’s the question that’s rattled even the most confident of interviewees, whether...

Robert Abbey: “The IT course certainly changed the way that I did things and opened up many possibilities” http://ow.ly/tQsd301FTfx

Robert Abbey: Retired former student is Chairperson for Community Voice... Robert Abbey: Retired former student is Chairperson for Community Voice Robert Abbey is proof that adult learning is not limited by age. Now...

Close your eyes and picture and engineer. You probably weren't envisioning Debbie Sterling http://ow.ly/RKfT301qOZH

Inspiring the next generation of female engineers: Debbie Sterling at... Close your eyes and picture and engineer. You probably weren't envisioning Debbie Sterling. Debbie Sterling is an engineer and founder of...

Get in, go far with and apprenticeship! Watch the video and read more here - http://ow.ly/AcUl301httz

VIDEO: The government’s new “Get In, Go Far” campaign shows the huge... VIDEO: The government’s new “Get In, Go Far” campaign shows the huge variety of apprenticeships on offer You may have noticed the government’s new...

Meet our talented former student, Lisa Kay Heys - http://ow.ly/10z9lc

Lisa Kay Heys: Professional Writing graduate becomes Memoire Writer,... Lisa Kay Heys: Professional Writing graduate becomes Memoire Writer, despite her dyslexia After studying BA (Hons) Professional Writing at The...