Online Careers Night at NWRC - Preparing students for jobs of the future
The virtual event will bring together lecturing staff from all aspects of the
NWRC curriculum, as well as some of the region’s top employers, to advise
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them into a successful career.
Visitors to the site can also view course information webinars delivered by
NWRC curriculum staff, as well as watch videos from the Student Services
teams and Students Union on how you will be supported during your time at
NWRC.
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Hide AdThere will also be a Careers Advice & Guidance podcast delivered by the
Careers Academy – offering advice on CV Building, Interview techniques, UCAS
Applications, Parents Information, Building confidence, and resilience. You can
also live chat with NWRC staff throughout the event, as well as make a course
application.
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Hide AdFinneen Bradley, Head of Careers at NWRC, says the event has been organised
after a difficult 2021 for everyone, looking ahead to a brighter year in 2022.
She added: “Deciding where to study post-16, is one of the biggest decisions
that a young person has to make. Studying at college can offer a different
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time again we’ve watched students thrive in the college learning environment,
combining hands-on practical work alongside academia.
“Learning not only takes place in our college lecture theatres and classrooms, but
students also get to use their skills in the real world through work placements and
live project-based learning activities.
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Hide Ad“At NWRC we don’t offer the traditional A-Level route, students with four GCSEs
or more can enrol in a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (the equivalent of three A-
Levels), offering a direct progression route to University courses offered locally, or
employment.
“Our campuses offer subjects you won’t find at school, courses in Journalism,
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much more.”
Finneen said there’s often a misconception that students only enrol at a FE
(Further Education) college if they have failed their exams.
“Nothing could be further from the truth,” she said. “NWRC attracts students post
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at Grade A* to C and three A-Levels are Grade A* to C. Learners select FE colleges
as a first choice and continue their education at an FE college due to the clear
progression pathways and multiple advantages to studying locally.
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Hide Ad“It’s vital to the North West economy that we encourage our young people to
make the most of the opportunities available on their own doorstep to study
locally.
“The type of education that our young people are looking for is changing, and
we’ve changed with those needs, that’s why we’re constantly developing our
curriculum.
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Hide Ad“Huge changes are taking in the workplace with the development of cutting-edge
technology and as such, NWRC continues to review how we prepare students for
their future careers.
“Recently the college introduced a new course in E-Sports with Information
Technology, an industry experiencing huge growth. Future careers in this field
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video production editor, data analyst, and technologist.
“NWRC has also added courses for in-demand careers such as Veterinary
Nursing, Dental Nursing, Butchery, Uniformed Protective Services, and
Analytical and Forensic Science.
“These courses all ensure that students are job-ready following completion of
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The event takes place from 4.00 pm-8.00 pm via the College website
www.nwrc.ac.uk and is open to everyone, particularly those completing GCSEs,
A-Levels, Leaving Certs, or a course at NWRC. Parents/guardians welcome.