School Leavers, Lincoln College

Our colleges at Lincoln, Newark and Gainsborough are great places to study, with outstanding facilities, a great reputation and excellent teaching and learning.

We have an impressive range of courses, full and part-time, and apprenticeships to suit your career plans; and the best part for you is that they are COMPLETELY FREE!*

Speak to our Careers and Guidance Team who will be able to help you decide what option is the best one for you.

*Study is cost-free for school leavers aged 16-18.

Vocational Qualifications

These are more practical, career-focused courses; lots of the teaching is through project work and most include a work placement.

There are a wide range of vocational courses; these include BTECs, First Diplomas, National Qualifications and National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs).

The vocational qualifications option will appeal to students who:

- Are interested in progressing to university or higher-level studies

- Want to gain qualifications that are nationally recognised

- Have an interest in a particular vocational sector

- Are keen to learn new things with a more practical approach

- Are inquisitive, persistent, flexible and able to transfer their knowledge and skills from one situation to another

- Are keen to develop their research and report writing skills.

Apprenticeships

Get on-the-job training and earn whilst you learn with an apprenticeship.

Apprenticeships are a great way to get into the workplace and learn on the job; you will complete a qualification alongside your employment.

They are available in a wide range of industries, such as Dental Nursing, Beauty Therapy, Accountancy and Retail, in addition to the traditional trade-based sectors of Construction and Engineering.

We offer a wide range of apprenticeships that offer high-quality training as well as on-the-job experience.

Get free and impartial careers advice

Arrange a chat with our Guidance Team for comprehensive careers and welfare information, advice and guidance.

01522 876000

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Upcoming Events

Open Day - Lincoln College - November 14: Engineering, Computing, Construction, Health and Care, Childcare, Hair and Beauty

14 November, 2020 – Starting at 10am until 12noon

Is you child looking to study at Lincoln College? We're running a special Zoom webinar to give you the chance to find out all you need to know about our range of courses. It's on 14 November from 10am until 12 noon

Open Day - Lincoln College 14 November: Sport; Catering and Hospitality; Travel and Tourism; Animal Care; Performing Arts; Art and Photography; Media; A-Levels; Business

14 November, 2020 – Starting at 1pm until 3pm

Open Day - Newark College - 20 January: Construction; Automotive Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Computing; Team Knowhow; Care College.

20 January, 2021 – Starts at 5pm until 7pm

Is you child looking to study at Newark College? Join our Zoom seminar to find out more.