Isle Of Wight College Open Evening For School Leavers And Adult Learners

The Isle of Wight College is open to prospective students for their Open Evening on Thursday 24th April, from 4:00pm to 6:30pm, at both its Newport Campus (Medina Way, next to B&Q) and the CECAMM facility in Whippingham.

The event 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