COLLEGE bosses are hoping firms will make the French connection.

Burnley College are hosting a visit of 15 mature business studies students from across the Channel as part of the East Lancs into Employment initiative.

The students are studying for the equivalent of a Higher National Diploma in accountancy and administration.

The visit is part of the requirement of their final examination and the students will each need to have four weeks' work experience in the local business community.

Further details are available from Jean Weaver on 01282 36111.

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