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Building work is set to begin next week on a multi-million pound Civil Engineering Training Centre at Lakes College. In a major boost for the scheme, the Department for Education awarded £1.4million for the project. This will be added to £900,000 from Cumbria LEP’s Growth Deal fund, and £550,000 of college funds. The centre, earmarked for land opposite the college’s main entrance at Lillyhall, Workington, is due to open its doors to the first students next September – the same time the college launches its new T Level courses, which are the equivalent to three A Levels. College principal Chris Nattress said: “I’m thrilled that we are commencing the construction of our Civil Engineering Training Centre, and have appointed a local contractor in Story Contracting to work with us.
Virtual celebrations were in order for staff and learners at Lakes College after receiving GCSE resit results for English and maths. Learners at the college, based in Lillyhall, Workington, who do not hold a Grade 4 in GCSE English and maths, equivalent to a C, study additional classes to ensure they achieve the pass mark. A grade C in the subjects leads to better prospects and more employability options. Yasmin Taylor-Stott, 17, who is studying Sport at the college, received her GCSE maths and English exam results. Yasmin said: “This was my second time resitting my exams, and I managed to pass them both with grade 4s! I wasn’t expecting it and would like to thank my tutors for their help in achieving this grade.”