CRC partners with St Neots Citizen Hub

Cambridge Regional College (CRC) is delighted to have become a supportive partner with the Citizen Hub in St Neots, a space to offer a variety of important career and personal services to the community – including upskilling courses provided by CRC.

The Hub, which opened on Thursday 21^st November, aims to improve the lives of people of all ages by offering them the tools to grow and develop in a safe space, with St Neots being looked at as a beacon for positive change. The Citizen Hub is located at 58 Market Square in St Neots and is open 10am-4pm Monday to Friday.

It boasts a relaxing, homely décor to encourage and inspire people to create what the Hub’s team refer to as “moments” – something to connect with in a long-lasting way.

CRC has joined with a range of partners who are all ambitious in using the space to better the lives of the residents by delivering training, support and drop-in sessions for advice.

Speaking of the launch Kate da Costa, Deputy Principal – Curriculum Development, said: “We want to help address the issue of adults who may need support to get back to work or change career. We understand that a big college can be intimidating and therefore working out in communities is key to initial engagement. We are supporting the opening via one of our trainers having built the stage, our carpentry students having built an outside bar/bench and the art students providing street art to be displayed outside.”

Alex Hughes, Co-Founder of Citizen Hub St Neots CIC added: “The power of partnership and purpose is what is really on show here. The need is crystal clear – we need to bridge the demand of local business with the residents locally and having the college on board with that journey is a crucial partner in the solution.”

The CRC impact was in full force at the launch event with Cedar, a band made up of four CRC music students, playing – on a stage constructed by Learner Recruitment Executive and Trainer, Dan Cahill.