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John Latham European Projects Co-ordinator. Lancaster & Morecambe College. Public sector college of further education (all ages from 16 -99!) 1700 full-time students 3000 part-time students
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John LathamEuropean Projects Co-ordinator Lancaster & Morecambe College
Public sector college of further education (all ages from 16 -99!) 1700 full-time students 3000 part-time students Main role is training in vocational skills leading to employment and/or academic skills leading to University WHO ARE WE?
Population The area's population of some 143,700 is among the fastest growing in the Northwest of England. Between 2001 and 2008 the population of Lancaster & Morecambe increased by 4.9% compared to an increase of 1.6% for the region as a whole. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the 30-64 age group moving into Lancaster. www.lancaster-morecambe.com/main/expertise.htm
Catchment Area Two urban areas – Lancaster and Morecambe both with a history of industrial change and social exclusion
Students Students account for around 11% of the city-area's (Lancaster’s) population, nearly double the national average, while employment in the higher education sector is four times the UK average. www.lancaster-morecambe.com/main/expertise.htm
Art & Design, Engineering & Construction Service Industries & Business Sport, Care and Public Services Faculties
REAL WORK ENVIRONMENTS • Hairdressing salons • Beauty salons • Restaurant • Patisserie • Retail shop • Sports centre • Animal care centre
Grundtvig, Leonardo da Vinci, Comenius, Training Bridge and Skills@Work Partners in over 20 European countries The only FE College to receive the Leonardo Quality Certificate of Mobility Holder of the International School Award Transnational Experience