The whole experience - 'I'm recommending it to my friends in similar positions'

The wide range of practical skills gained at the College - 'now I'm qualified, I can work with my brother who's a builder'

The good range of resources, tools and machinery at the College - 'the materials are one of the best things I've had to learn from'

The approach to learning - 'I enjoy the course because I am able to work at my own pace'

The supportive and responsive staff - 'staff are very helpful but demand a high standard from us'

The good range of enrichment activities offered in the evenings and the weekends - 'I am able to do martial arts in the evenings'

The personal gains in confidence - 'I am really confident that I can return to work'

The following are two recent letters received by the College:
'I started full time work on 1 September mainly due to the training and help that was given at the College. I was at Finchale for about 10 months, and during that time I undertook and successfully completed 9 full courses, plus a brilliant 10 week placement. The Finchale staff and facilities were superb, not only on the training side but also on the physical and mental support side. Even just to get back to meeting other people again, after being semi isolated through being out of work, is an antidepressant in itself. The training gives you new hope and the facilities aid in the recovery. Thank you to all the staff at the College and please keep up the good work'.