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Entrepreneurs’ praise for the StartUp Lounge

Posted on February 4th, 2012

Gazelle entrepreneurs Priya Lakhani, founder of Masala Masala and SOCO, and Ben Ramsden, founder of Pants to Poverty, were full of praise for the StartUp Lounge after experiencing City College Norwich’s inspiring new facility for developing students’ entrepreneurial skills. 

Speaking at the official launch of the StartUp Lounge on Friday 3rd February, Ms Lakhani, who left behind a career in law to become an entrepreneur and set up fresh Indian sauce company Masala Masala, said:

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Students and entrepreneurs celebrate StartUp Lounge opening

Posted on February 3rd, 2012

The StartUp Lounge, City College Norwich’s ground-breaking new facility for teaching enterprise and entrepreneurship skills, was officially opened with a day-long celebration of student enterprise on Friday 3rd February.

Gazelle entrepreneurs Priya Lakhani, founder of Masala Masala and SOCO, and Ben Ramsden, founder of Pants to Poverty, alongside City College Norwich Principal Dick Palmer, joined over 100 students from City College Norwich and partner schools and colleges in a hive of enterprising activity that brought a buzz of excitement to the StartUp Lounge.

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Apprenticeship Week Special Offer

Posted on February 2nd, 2012

City College Norwich have a special offer on their Apprenticeships during Apprenticeship Week. If you begin the process of hiring an Apprentice between Monday 6th and Firday 10th February and they start within your organisation before Saturday 31st March 2012 you get:

A Free Health & Safety Consultation
That will ensure your organisation meets current Health & Safety legislation

PLUS

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Students’ 2-day takeover of Holiday Inn hotel

Posted on February 2nd, 2012

Eighty hospitality and catering students from City College Norwich rose to the challenge of running a busy hotel this week, covering all of the roles, including General Manager, as part of the annual “hotel takeover” of the Holiday Inn Norwich-North.

Over Tuesday 31st January and Wednesday 1st February, the students performed all of the key roles and responsibilities associated with running one of Norwich’s largest 4 star hotels, from reception duties to housekeeping, bar management, and food preparation and service. 

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Executive vacancy: Deputy Principal, Enterprise & Innovation

Posted on January 27th, 2012

Deputy Principal, Enterprise & Innovation
£90k plus PRP

City College Norwich is committed to supporting our students to realise their full potential. With the right support and guidance the possibilities are endless. With over 14,000 learners, including one in three of Norfolk’s 16-19 students, City College Norwich works closely with key regional employers and business leaders to ensure we provide a curriculum which equips our students with the right blend of skills and knowledge for the future.

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Could you be the face of Norwich Fashion Week 2012?

Posted on January 26th, 2012

A modelling competition has been launched to find budding models to appear on the catwalk at the forthcoming Norwich Fashion Week (8-15th March 2012).

A series of auditions are set to be held throughout February to find a selection of models that will be responsible for wearing designs from the region’s leading designers and boutiques.

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Musical theatre students’ West End master class

Posted on January 26th, 2012

A group of Musical Theatre students were given a singing and acting master class this week when Olivier award-winning actor David Thaxton and fellow West End actor Nancy Sullivan visited City College Norwich.

The students had the opportunity to prepare audition pieces and gain vital direction from the two actors, who were impressed with the work the students had done throughout the day. Their audition pieces will help them to progress on to drama school, university or start their careers in the arts.

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Flash auction: Manchester United v Liverpool package (11 February 2012)

Posted on January 24th, 2012

City College Norwich is delighted to offer the this fantastic match and hospitality package for auction, in aid of our Student New Opportunities Fund which helps our students who face severe financial hardship. 

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Special offer: £40 evening courses in jewellery making and pattern cutting

Posted on January 24th, 2012

City College Norwich is offering these exciting 7-week creative evening courses for just £40 (including all material costs), open to beginners and those with more experience alike. Places limited, so hurry to take advantage of this great offer! 

Both courses run from 6:30pm to 8:30pm on Wednesday evenings, starting Wednesday 1st February 2012.  To book your place click here to apply online or pick up an application form from our Advice Shop.

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MP impressed by visit to MINT

Posted on January 21st, 2012

Chloe Smith MP for Norwich North this week visited MINT, the College's employment service for 16-25 year olds who face barriers to employment, where she found out more about the service and met a group of young job seekers.

The local MP, who is also Economic Secretary to the Treasury, visited MINT's office in The Forum in Norwich, and its nearby training suite, where she spoke to some of the young people the service is currently working with and the job coaches who are helping them into jobs.

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