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Catch up on the latest stories from the College, from student successes and award wins to inspiring case studies and top tips.

Read testimonials from our employer partners, updates from our three campuses in Cheltenham, Gloucester and the Forest of Dean, plus, go behind-the-scenes in our exclusive picture galleries.

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7 Tips to Help Deal with Exam Stress

With exams around the corner, understanding that support is available during this time can make a difference to your results and overall well-being. Good well-being encompasses various aspects of your life, including physical health, mental health, and social relationships. Remember that there is the support you can seek out at school or college - even if it's just someone to talk to.

We've compiled seven handy tips to help you relieve exam stress and focus on your well-being.

Construction: Revitalise your workforce with apprenticeships. Recruit now for September starts.

Apprenticeships is a tried and true method of developing skilled tradesmen and attracting younger workforce to the sector. While giving apprentices access to valuable expertise and skills from older experienced workers, they also allow fresh new ideas and perspective to enter the business, thus driving innovation that benefits your organisation and strengthens the industry as a whole.

The Best Free Online Courses for a Career Change

Online learning refers to any form of education or training that takes place over the internet and is designed for mainly adult learners. It is a flexible and convenient way for adults to acquire new skills, advance their careers or pursue personal interests. It is a great way to get a feel for a new industry you're interested in and gain a respected qualification upon completion.

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Hairdressing Focus: Hear from our students

With the industry steadily growing, now is a great time to find out about the opportunities in hairdressing and barbering.

We've been speaking to current and past students to find out about their work and goals in the flexible industry.

Hospitality Focus: Working in Catering and Hospitality 

Whether you picture yourself working in a small independent restaurant, a bustling food outlet or a 5* hotel, there are lots of different roles involved in successful hospitality businesses.

Healthcare Focus: Getting into Nursing

We recently caught up with three of our L3 Health and Social Care alumni who went onto study at university and are now working as nurses in various settings.

Meet Emily, Teaching Assistant Apprentice at Forest View Primary School

We met up with Emily Oakley, a Teaching Assistant Apprentice at Forest View Primary School to learn more about why she wanted to become an apprentice, what she gets up to, and the opportunities available to her after completion.

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Apprenticeship Open Evening: Meet the Employers

With just one week to go until our Apprenticeship Open Evening 2023, we’ve rounded up the list of amazing local employers who will be joining us.

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Why Gloucestershire College?

We guide any ambitious and motivated person on their journey through education and their career, by providing the right environment that encourages and nurtures individual talents.

Our industry-standard facilities and experienced teaching team provide our students with the skills businesses truly need.

We are here to help

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90% of students would recommend GC and 95% said that the teaching on their course was good.

Ofsted has rated us good.

  • We offer industry relevant facilities
  • Our lecturers are passionate subject specialists
  • Employers value our students' skills

We'll look after you. We have dedicated teams to help you and a great Learning Mentor scheme.

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