A college tour? You’re virtually in the door
WITH the UK in lockdown many educational institutes have had to get creative to attract new students.
But one innovative college has gone a step further.
Hopwood Hall College, in Rochdale and Middleton, is letting the community explore their campuses online as part of a virtual open day.
The session, which will take place on Thursday, May 21 between 3pm and 8pm, includes an immersive virtual tour of the grounds and facilities which you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home.
The college will give attendees course information as well as a sneak peek of their sites including their wildlife enclosures on their 70-acre Middleton site, complete with meerkats.
There are many courses to choose from at Hopwood Hall College including everything from science and animal management to business, travel and engineering.
The virtual open event is suitable for people considering different pathways including full-time and part-time courses, access and higher education, apprenticeships, online and flexible learning.
It is a very broad offer which means there is something for everyone, whether you want to study at degree level or are interested in recreational learning.
To support the community during lockdown the college has also launched an e-learning platformwhich offers a range of free courses for residents.
The courses give you the perfect opportunity to grow and add to your skillset during the coronavirus outbreak and are available to everyone aged from 19 to 99 plus.
Julia Heap, principal and CEO, said: “Whether you are a school-leaver or an adult looking to boost your career prospects and add to your skills this event will help you.
“We want the whole community to dip in and explore.
“Inspiring confidence in learners of all ages is really important to me, I believe that it is confidence that drives success and we are here to help build your confidence and your skills, preparing you for success.
“Whatever your goal we have courses that will help you to add to your skills and go further in life.”
There is a course and a place for everybody at Hopwood and the popular college doesn’t want social distancing to hold people back.
The virtual open day is a perfect opportunity to find the right course for you, learn more about the fantastic facilities and speak with course tutors.
And that’s not all, you’ll also be able to explore their two campuses through a specially designed virtual tour.
You’ll have the chance to wander around the campuses, which boast a riverside restaurant, state-ofthe-art theatre and sports complex, giving you an exciting glimpse at what college life can offer.
You’ll also have direct access to vital information with short videos from the principal and tutors during this immersive event.
A live Q&A will provide you with all the answers you need as you decide which course is best suited to you and your specific career goals.
Julia added: “We are very excited about taking this virtual leap forward to deliver our first ever virtual open event.
“We’re looking forward to showing you our campuses, answering your questions and giving you your first real taste of what’s in store for you at Hopwood Hall.
“It is a brilliant opportunity for everyone to bring their future into focus and help them to see that a brighter future is closer than they think.”
The first ever virtual open event will take place between 3pm and 8pm on Thursday, May 21.
Interested in studying at Hopwood Hall?
Register for the virtual event at hopwood.ac.uk/ events/virtual-open-day.