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Tell us in one paragraph Oaklands College start-up story, where and when did it all begin?

We are a large further education college in Hertfordshire with campuses in Welwyn Garden City and St. Albans, and a further training provision in Borehamwood.

Achieving an overall 'Good' in our Ofsted inspection, we are proud to successfully provide for 10,000 students and look forward to welcoming you.

We offer around 1,500 full and part-time courses to nearly 10,000 students, who come from Hertfordshire and further afield. Our courses range from vocational courses with strong links to employers through to elite sports, the arts and a wide variety of A Levels. We are also nationally recognised for our outstanding provision for students with mild and severe learning difficulties.

We also run our own work-based learning programmes, with close links to local employers, and offer Apprenticeships and Entry to Employment.

What do Oaklands college do and how do you find solutions for/help clients and students?

·         Vocational training from students to Adults

·         Career Advice

·         CV and Interview Skills

·         Use our internal networks to offer support

·         Part time and full time jobs (hourly paid jobs)

·         Teacher Training

·         Commercial community activities (e.g. children’s parties)

Who are you looking to meet by exhibiting at the Mums Enterprise Roadshow

·         Women who want to return to work full time and part time at Oaklands College

·         Short Courses (wide range of vocational and business) to help Women set up and run their own businesses

·         Women who would like a career change and train to become a teacher

·         Women who are looking for facilities to hold events or run their businesses from

When coming to the events should people bring anything with them so they can progress discussions with you on the event day?

·         Business Plans

·         CVs

·         Business ideas (people who want to work with Oaklands)

What are your top 3 work or business tips for ambitious mums?

1.     Network – build a strong support group

2.     Have confidence in your skills experience and ability (think about transferable skills from pre-mum days)

3.     Never give up !