SERC Celebrates Vocational Success

Annette Grant retrains to be a chef. Annette Grant retrains to be a chef.[/caption] Local people have shared their stories of how vocational education has helped them get promoted, retrain in a new career,Ā and get back into education to further their ambitions. Vocational training plays a vital role in preparing people for the work environment through hands-on learning, offering local employers with appropriately skilled and trained people who can drive the UK economy forward; a great way to showcase how high level VQs contribute to learners, businesses and society. For anyone considering a new career path, part-time professional cookery student Annette Grant is a great inspiration. The 39-year old from Ballymartin, is currently retraining from a registered childminder to a chef! Annette Retrains Annette said: Ā “I always wanted to be a chef and have come to SERC for a career change. I love the hands-on approach to learning and the flexibility that part-time study offers.ā€™ Although I was busy working, the work involved with my courses was quite manageable.”

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SERCĀ offers a vast selection of full-time, part-time, higher education vocational courses including BTECā€™s, Apprenticeships, HNCā€™s and HNDs. For more information please or to enrol please visit our website atwww.serc.ac.ukĀ call our enrolment hotline 0845 600 7555 or come along to our part-time open day on 13 June from 4pm-8pm.]]>