College’s Leicestershire campuses open doors to study options

North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC)’s Leicestershire campuses are due to open their doors to prospective students so that they can see for themselves the opportunities available to get qualified, get promoted or start a new hobby.

The college’s Hinckley and Wigston Campuses will be open on Monday 21 November 2022 from 5pm – 8pm enabling visitors to explore the latest study options and career opportunities. New for 2022 are a range of T Levels which are two-year courses developed in collaboration with employers that include an industry placement. Equivalent to three A levels, the new qualifications can be taken up by students who have completed their GCSEs.

Whether they are thinking about choices post-16, contemplating a career change, wanting to upskill and get a new job, or enter higher education, tutors will be on hand to advise prospective students. There will be ‘have a go’ activities for each curriculum area where visitors can find out more and try their hand at a range of skills. From exploring a photography studio to seeing an engineering workshop in action, visitors can get a taste of what college life is all about. The event will include drop-in sessions with information on the costs of coming to college, student support and travel advice.

The College’s Hinckley Campus specialises in the creative arts including art and graphic design, fashion and textiles, games design, journalism, media, performing arts and photography. At Wigston Campus, visitors will have the chance to discover courses in accounting, business and IT, childcare, counselling, construction, creative media, engineering, games design, hairdressing and beauty therapy, health and social care, uniformed services, sport, travel, and a wide range of apprenticeship programmes. Visitors can also explore the college’s facilities including the gym and salons.

Marion Plant, OBE FCGI, Principal and Chief Executive of NWSLC said, “The employment market is highly dynamic, and the profile of job vacancies is changing rapidly. Study options have changed over the last few years and NWSLC has introduced many new ways to engage with skills training. In addition to the new T Levels, we have developed our online learning which makes it easier for adults to engage in training. We have broadened our links with employers to offer more apprenticeships and workplace training. We specialise in automotive engineering, digital and creative, health and life sciences and logistics and can offer flexible options for re-skilling and renewing or changing careers.

“Nothing can replace the experience of seeing our inspirational facilities in action and talking to our knowledgeable staff. Working with so many employers, we are well placed to advise on the latest industry trends and the best routes into exciting career paths.”

Visitors can register in advance to attend the open events via the college’s website. You can always talk to the advice team live via the college website or call 0330 058 3000 to speak to an advisor.