ANDOVER College welcomed hundreds of eager students to its campus as it unveiled an array of new T-level courses, offering a diverse range of career prospects.
The event, which took place on Friday, September 29, also attracted representatives from prominent organisations, marking a significant step in fostering strong ties between education and employment.
The inauguration of the T-level provision, comprising seven innovative courses, marked a milestone for Andover College.
Among the participating organisations were Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks, Test Valley Borough Council, Bluebird Care, Nurseplus, Forces Employment Charity, Stannah Lifts, The HR Dept, Army Flying Museum, and Parker Bullen Solicitors.
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The event kicked off with a presentation by the college, followed by a talk on the local skills improvement plan by Joe McDowell, events programme and partnerships manager at Hampshire Chamber of Commerce.
A guided tour of the college and the newly established T-level area allowed attendees to explore cutting-edge provisions such as a state-of-the-art nursing ward and a digital workspace.
The interaction between college faculty, students, and employers was a highlight of the event.
The new T-level courses offered at Andover College include automotive, on-site construction, digital production, design and development, health (adult nursing), science (laboratory technician), education, and finance.
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Nikki Yates, vice principal of Andover College, said: "We are super keen to make sure we get as much employer engagement as possible. We run a massive variety of courses at the college and some of our students are set on their next step being university, while other students want to go straight on to employment. For both groups the goal is still employment.
“We want to make sure that the skills, knowledge, behaviours and attitudes that we deliver by teaching now match what they need when they go into a workplace. For us, the best way to do that is if employers speak to us.
“We are really keen to hear from employers and get information that they need from students to design, assess and deliver our curriculum in the way it matches their needs.”
In the current academic year, Andover College is enrolling 60-70 students in its T-level programmes, with plans to increase this number next year as new courses are introduced.
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