CHESHIRE COLLEGE’S TURING SCHEME GRANT TAKES STUDENTS TO ITALY

As part of the College’s Turing Scheme Grant, the International department arranged a trip to Manerba (Brescia) in Italy for 16 students during the Easter Half Term.

During their visit, the students had the opportunity to undertake a two-week work placement in local companies around Lake Garda in restaurants, supermarkets, a nursery, a care home and other small businesses.

Outside of their work placements, the students also developed strong friendships with those they weren't familiar with at the beginning of the trip.

International Relations & Student Recruitment Manager, Stelios Yalarakis, said:

"This was a great experience for the students. For some of them, it was their first time abroad and away from their families, but they took it completely in their stride and supported each other every day.

"The trip allowed each student to build their confidence in independent living, problem solve and develop work-related skills."

The Turing Scheme is a highly competitive UK government programme that provides funding for international opportunities in education and training across the world. Following Cheshire College's grant for the current academic

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Earn from £140 to £560 per week year, they've applied once again for funding for the 2023-24 academic year, where they hope they can offer similar opportunities for more students.