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16-19 Study ProgrammesFrom 2013, all full-time 16-19 students will berequired to study English and Maths if theyhave not achieved a GCSE Grade C or abovein these subjects. Students will also have theopportunity to participate in work experience,tutorials, coaching/mentoring and othertaught courses to improve employability skills.Campaigns and EventsLeeds City College has a pro-active StudentInvolvement Strategy led by students, andsupported by College staff. The Students’Union and Student Well-being Teamsupport numerous campaigns, events,volunteering programmes and fundraisingopportunities for students to take part in.ADDITIONAL SUPPORTAt Leeds City College we make reasonableadjustments to ensure everyone is treatedfairly and gets the most out of college life.Learning Support can include one-toonesessions, small group work, adaptedmaterials (for example large print ortaped notes), communication supportworkers, learning support workers, assistivetechnology (such as large keyboards) andassistance with mobility.We invite you to let us know about anysupport you might need with any learningdifficulty or disability that you have. We askfor this information so that we can assessyour support needs and put in place anyhelp you may need to be able to succeed.We will also ask you if you need any supportwhen you come for an interview, so that wecan make these arrangements in advance.We will discuss these needs with youindividually and confidentially.e. ALS-Team@leedscitycollege.ac.ukt. 0113 216 2189CAREERSThe College provides its own Matrix awardwinningCareers Service, available to allpast, present and potential students. Thisservice is available at all main campus sites,and on request at our community sites.Our services are confidential and impartial.The Careers Service can help and supportyou with a wide range of issues relating toEmployment, Training and Education. Weprovide a range of interactive resources onthe College Virtual Learning Environment(VLE), Moodle. These include job profiles,CV writing tools, videos and links toexternal resources.Services include:• Career planning and change• Job search and preparation• Writing CVs and applications• Planning the next stage of your studies• Choosing and applying to HE/University• Exploring study abroad• Exploring volunteering opportunities• Finding work experience opportunitiesFor more information and contact detailson our support services, visit:www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk/supportleedscitycollege.ac.uk | course.enquiry@leedscitycollege.ac.uk | 0113 386 1997 17