Derby College - virtual open days

Derby College Group (DCG) is holding three virtual open days this month to support Year 11 pupils considering their options this September.

To search all the study programmes available at Derby College and learn more about the facilities and support available, please visit their website.

As well as information on full time study programmes and apprenticeships, the virtual open days will give details about work experience opportunities, careers advice and the wide range of support available to students.

In each subject area, teaching and support staff will be available online to talk through options via live chat rooms and guide young people through the application process for the study programme or apprenticeship of their choice.

These will include the new T Levels available in Professional Construction, Digital Production, Design and Development and Childcare and Education.  These are equivalent to A Levels with a strong focus on work-based learning.

Anyone who has already applied but who wants further information on the study programmes and advice and guidance in light of the cancellation of GCSEs this summer are also encouraged to log on.

Everyone needs to pre-register for any of the online events they want to join beforehand with details available on the Derby College website. A dedicated event link will then be sent over 15 minutes before the start of each virtual event.

The first open day on Tuesday 19th May between 3.00pm and 5.00pm will focus on Beauty, Business, Childcare, Hairdressing, Health and Social Care, Hospitality and Catering, Professional Education, Retail and Travel and Tourism.

On Wednesday 20th May, 3.00pm to 5.00pm – information and support will be available on the following subjects – Land-based: Agriculture, Animal Care, Arboriculture, Conservation and Countryside, Equine, Floristry, Horticulture; Construction: Brickwork, Carpentry, Electrical Installation, Painting and Decorating, Plastering, Plumbing and Gas Training; as well as Engineering, Motor Vehicle and the Inclusion curriculum.

The last virtual open day will be on Thursday 21st May, again between 3.00pm and 5.00pm, is designed for those interested in the College’s wide-ranging A Level and GCSE programmes, Art and Design, Computer Science and Digital, Digital Media and Games Design, Music, Performing Arts.