A PIONEERING college initiative to help develop new skills is staging an open day.

The 4Front programme was set up by the four further education colleges in East Lancashire to offer specialist training to employees and organisations.

An open day is being staged at Burnley College to highlight the personal and professional development course run under the initiative.

The programme is delivered through a series of seminars and workshops held at the college on Saturday mornings. Students can also make use of facilities at the three other colleges in East Lancashire.

It leads to nationally recognised qualifications including BTEC Professional Development Certificate and BTEC Higher National Certificate in Businesses.

The opening morning will be held at the college on Saturday at starting at 9am. Further details are available from Christine Illingworth on 01282 711297 or student services on 01282 711311.

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