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If you’re trying to figure out what to do after your GCSEs, we’ve got you covered!

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If you’re trying to figure out what to do after your GCSEs, we’ve got you covered! 

We mix qualifications with work experience and personal skills to make you stand out, whether you’re heading for work or higher education. Choose from full-time education or apprenticeships for hands-on training geared towards your dream career. 

Your next steps

Your journey from attending an open event to securing your spot in college

  1. Attend an Open Event

    Discover our courses, apprenticeships, tour our campuses and meet our amazing team! Open Events run across all of our campuses from September to May.

    Find an Open Event

  2. Try a subject before you apply!

    If you are a year 10 or 11 student, our taster days are your chance to get a taste of what college is really like. Taster Days run from October to May.

    Find a Taster Event

  3. Find the Perfect Course

    Use the college website to discover and search for the courses that best match their academic and career interests.

    Browse our School Leaver Courses

  4. Apply for your course

    You can apply through the relevant course page on our website using the online form – just look for the APPLY NOW button. If you’d prefer a paper copy of the application form, call us and we can send one out to you.

    How to Apply

  5. Interview

    We can’t wait to meet you.
    You’ll be invited to meet the course lecturer at a scheduled weekday interview event. It’s an ideal opportunity to discuss your interested course and future goals.

  6. Accept

    You made it! Your college place is waiting.
    Reserve your place now. Please note, the offer may be conditional on certain GCSE grades. If you don’t get the expected results, don’t panic. Just get in touch and we’ll explore other options available.

  7. Enrol

    You will be sent a personalised link to officially onboard with the college. You’re almost there!

  8. Start Course

    Welcome to the #CAREERCOLLEGE
    We’ll see you in September for your induction week!

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