Fears staff cuts at college will prevent adults from returning to education

A woman who got a job after returning to education in her early 40s fears that cuts at the college she studied at will deprive others of the same chance.

Linda Higginston secured part-time work in a pre-school centre on foot of work experience during her childcare course at City North College in Knocknaheeny, Cork, which she finished last summer.

“The staff were all so flexible, they’d chop and change to deal with what everyone was doing, we learned computer skills that weren’t part of the course but are a huge boost too,” said Linda.