A FREE course which offers women the chance to gain business qualifications is being run by Accrington and Rossendale College.

Courses in computerised accounts, word processing, communication and management skills are on offer, leading to an IT qualification which is recognised throughout Europe.

Students will attend the Sandy Lane College three days a week and spend a fourth day on work experience at an accountancy firm, manufacturing or service company.

A college spokeswoman said: "The course has run previously and was very successful.

"All those students who were seeking employment found jobs after they had completed the course."

The course begins on November 15. For more information, call David Alderson on 01254 354072, Kim Shaw on 01254 354163, or the information centre on 01254 354036.

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