Why Curzon College?

Whilst launching the Beacon Educational and Vocational Training (EVT) Bursary Fund, it became clear that many Pre and Post A-level students lacked confidence about their future career paths. 

Some were unsure whether the University degree they had chosen was truly right for them, not due to lack of ambition but because they had not been given sufficient opportunity to look at.

 We believe that young people deserve access to 

• clear, sensible options, whether that is university, an apprenticeship, or direct entry into the workforce, and 
  
• practical learning opportunities, no matter their background. 
  

Our objective is to help them build skills, explore careers, gain qualifications and shape their future. 

We much appreciate the support of Buckinghamshire Council, and their recognition of the challenges facing young people today. Our particular concern has been the reduced access to career advice following national funding changes. We are therefore drawing on the activities currently funded by the Council to support Adult Learning Centres across the County Aylesbury, Chesham, Amersham, and High Wycombe, with other initiatives offered by Buckinghamshire Business First. 

We are also in active discussions with the Council’s Director of Education to explore formal partnerships that could enhance student support and expand access to accredited training. Additionally, we welcome conversations with both employers and course providers, and with Community Associations who share our vision of helping young adults explore their career options and develop the confidence to move forward.