Colleges across Scotland – including Forth Valley College – will be marking the first national Big College Open Week from Monday 27 – Friday 31 March – aka #BigCOW.
A host of exciting activities are taking place in colleges length and breadth of Scotland during the week. Organised by the College Development Network (CDN) Marketing and Communications Network, the purpose of the week is to demonstrate all that colleges offer – including the wide range of learning pathways and options open to students.
Forth Valley College will be promoting the week on social media and hosting three Applicant Days in early June at all three of our campuses. The College will also be exhibiting at the Falkirk District Jobs Fair in the Falkirk Campus between 10am-2pm on Friday 28 April … so prospective students can pop in then and find out what’s on offer.
Choosing to study at college is the best way to start, change or develop a new career right on your doorstep. By coming together, Scotland’s colleges will show how they are the right choice for anyone – young and not so young – who wants to start or change their careers, and for businesses looking to develop their workforce.
During the week colleges will be offering taster sessions, tours, the chance to meet course tutors and members of Students’ Associations, who will be on hand to talk about clubs, societies and support.
There are taster days and open evenings, and you can ‘learn to student like a pro’ with short talks on careers, the library and admissions.
Jim Metcalfe, Chief Executive, CDN, said: “We are really excited to be launching the very first Big College Open Week. It’s all part of the Choose College campaign and aims to highlight the incredible opportunities colleges offer. The week will showcase the support and expertise that has helped countless pupils, school leavers, career changers, career developers, employers, graduates and apprentices to take the next steps in their journey.
“We want to get the message out to parents, grandparents, guardians, teachers, mature students and school pupils that college is so much more than a course – it offers pathways, experiences and qualifications that lead to real careers and future success.”