The Isle of Wight College is open to prospective students for their Open Evening this Thursday (24th April), at both its Newport Campus and the CECAMM facility in Whippingham.
The event – held between 16:00 – 18:00 – is open to school leavers preparing for their GCSEs and considering their next steps, as well as adult learners looking to retrain, upskill, or pursue new interests.
Following the College’s viral April Fools’ Day post about a new course in “Seagull Whispering,” the college is keen to confirm that, while that particular course won’t be appearing on the timetable, a wide range of interesting and highly practical new options are available for adults this spring as part of its new SkillUp programme.
These flexible short courses are designed to help adults develop new skills or build confidence in returning to education and include:
- Brickwork
- Engineering
- Plumbing
- Hairdressing
- Childcare
- Health & Social Care
- Business Administration
- Motor Vehicle Maintenance
This event offers the opportunity to tour the College’s industry-standard facilities, speak with tutors and students, and get expert advice on applications and funding. The College’s careers advice and guidance team will also be available to offer impartial guidance.
For school leavers, the event is a chance to explore full-time courses, T Levels, and apprenticeships – and to see what college life could look like after GCSEs.
There is no need to book in advance. Visitors are welcome to attend the campus most relevant to their interests or both. Find out more online at iwcollege.ac.uk/events
Great idea but in the current climate where are the jobs
coming from.
2nd Homeowners are no longer purchasing properties on
the island, so many of these trade will not be needed,
and with technology etc, many persons are not needed in the
work place.
Gen Z ers don’t want to work a 5 day week
A Universal basic income is the answer going forward.
I am glad I am retired.
All education, including college, are designed around the shortfalls identified by the census returns with a view to the next generations of workers which is why a fair few years ago there was a push for science subjects as well as IT. That produced a glut of Uni courses but fewer trades. So, we now need trades. Housebuilding will always be a thing, as will engineering. As will child and social care, especially given the rise in the number of elderly in the UK.
I’m with you on the UBI though, but it’s unlikely to come any time soon as it would mean people get to choose which career as opposed to being guided by the only choices on offer. Current economics dictates that thing like art, music or even craft subjects are never going to be money makers for big business off the backs of the workforce.