Higher Education Open Event

Trafford and Stockport College Group - University Centre – Higher Education Open Event
Thursday 18 June | 4:00pm–7:00pm

Thinking about Higher Education? Join us for an interactive Open Event designed for Level 3 students and adult learners exploring their next step.

This isn’t a sit-and-listen event — you’ll build your own pathway. Drop in at any time between 4:00pm and 7:00pm and rotate through themed 30-minute sessions across our specialist subject areas.

⭐ Flexible Format
Sessions repeat every 30 minutes, so you can arrive when it suits you and choose the subjects that interest you most.

Each cycle includes:
• 25 minutes of session time
• 5 minutes to move between rooms

All sessions repeat in the next cycle.

⭐ Welcome & Overview Sessions
A short 15-minute welcome runs several times throughout the evening, giving you an overview of:
• Our Higher Education offer & awarding bodies
• Facilities and support available
• Employer partnerships
• The benefits of studying locally

⭐ Explore Your Future Career Pathway

Choose from interactive sessions including:

🔹 Engineering & GM Institute of Technology – Future technologies and smart manufacturing
🔹 Computing & Digital Technologies – Cybersecurity, AI and hands-on challenges
🔹 Construction & Built Environment – Digital construction and sustainable innovation
🔹 Health, Social Care & Early Years – Simulation activities and career progression
🔹 Creative Arts & Digital Media – Portfolio advice and live showcases
🔹 Business, Leadership & Management – Employer case studies and workplace skills
🔹 Hospitality & Events – Live demonstrations and industry insights
🔹 Teacher Education – Routes into teaching and placement guidance
🔹 Student Finance & Applications – UCAS support, funding advice and mature learner guidance

Every department includes an interactive or employer-led element, helping you see how your studies connect directly to industry.

✔ Staffed information points for drop-in questions
✔ Careers & admissions guidance
✔ Student life and wellbeing support
✔ Campus tours
✔ GM IoT showcase

Whether you're progressing from college or returning to education as an adult learner, this event will help you understand your options and feel confident about your next step.

We look forward to welcoming you!

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