STUDENTS from Shipley College have been given the opportunity to improve their employability skills as part of a new national programme.

Prepare for Work was designed to help 100,000 further education college students across the UK maximise their chances of securing and maintaining workemployment.

The scheme is developed by the National Skills Academy for Financial Services and supported by Barclays, offers participating colleges free resources and support.

Principal Nav Chohan said: “The programme helps students to develop key skills which are critical to their future success.”