Get a taste for life at the College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London on Vocational Qualifications (VQ) Day (23 June). Enrol on a course and you might go on to become a winner too!

That’s what Construction Apprentice, Natasha McDonald did. She won this year’s regional over 25 Vocational Qualifications (VQ) Learner of the Year Award for London, and has been invited along with Performing Arts learner, Delroy Ogoiste, to the prestigious awards ceremony hosted by TV celebrity, Arlene Phillips OBE.

Shortlisted for the Vocational Qualifications (VQ) Industry Insider Prize, Delroy is one of five hopefuls nationally, eagerly awaiting the announcement of the winner. Natasha has also been nominated for VQ Learner of the Year Award, a national prize - which will be announced on 23 June.

Last year, George Ogunrinola did the College proud by fighting off hundreds of nominees to be named VQ Hero 2009 for the whole of London.

With learners from the College winning awards for the second year running, a day of taster sessions will be held on VQ Day to give prospective learners the opportunity to follow in their footsteps and have a chance of being nominated next year.

Held between 10am and 4pm on 23 June, people can sign up to Creative Studies, ICT and Science sessions.

Prospective learners will have the opportunity to go on a tour of the College, speak to tutors and take part in practical workshops.

Principal, Paul Head, said: “As a leading provider of vocational qualifications, we thought it would be good to celebrate our students’ success and VQ Day by giving prospective learners the chance to see if vocational study works for them. I hope people use this unique opportunity to gain some real insight and decide to join us in September.”

VQ Day, which is led by independent education foundation, Edge, with support from many of the leading players in the vocational education community, is a national day of celebration that includes an annual awards event to celebrate learners who have achieved outstanding results.