Government urges young people to reject university and go to college instead
A college course can lead to a better job with higher pay than a university, according to government data
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North East business leaders have welcomed the "refreshing" decision by the Government to encourage people to take college courses.
It follows Tuesday's Queen's speech, which suggested the Government hopes to persuade more people to reject the chance of going to university - and to pick a college course instead.