CAREERS BLOG
(WEEK ENDING FRIDAY 4TH OCTOBER)
Welcome to your weekly Careers Blog. The Careers Blog will be used to communicate information on forthcoming careers events, college application opening and closing dates, college open days and much more.
We would encourage all Year 11 students to access the blog on a weekly basis to keep up to date with key dates and all things careers related which could prove useful in their final year at Hollingworth Academy
COLLEGE OPEN DAYS
ROCHDALE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
Rochdale Sixth Form College will be holding the first of their college open events on Saturday 19th October, from 10.00 am until 2.00 pm. Students should be accompanied by an adult, otherwise entry may be refused.
OLDHAM SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
Oldham Sixth Form College will be hosting the first of their college open events on Saturday 12th October. The event will start at 10.00 am and conclude at 2.00 pm. Once again students should be accompanied by an adult.
THE OLDHAM COLLEGE
The Oldham College is to hold the first of their open events on Saturday 5th October. The event will start at 10.00am and conclude at 1.00pm. As previously stated, students should be accompanied by an adult.
HOLY CROSS SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
Holy Cross Sixth Form College will hold the first of their open events on Saturday 5th October from 10.00am until 1.00pm. Students are advised to be accompanied by an adult, otherwise admission may be refused.
THE MANCHESTER COLLEGE
The Manchester College would like to welcome you to their open event on Tuesday 8th October at locations across Manchester. The evening will commence at 5.00pm and conclude at 7.00pm. More information can be found at www.tmc.ac.uk or by phoning 0800 068 8585. Students should be accompanied by an adult.
HOPWOOD HALL COLLEGE
Hopwood Hall College will be hosting the first of their open events on Saturday 5th October from 10.30am until 1.30pm at both their Rochdale and Middleton campuses. Be sure to check which campus to attend for your preferred course.
I have been asked to share the latest Hopwood Hall newsletter with you all. Please follow the link below to access the newsletter
https://mailchi.mp/3be09384767e/news-update-from-hopwood-hall-college-13897534
ACCESS CREATIVE COLLEGE
The Access Creative College will be holding an open event on Saturday 12th October from 11.00am until 2.00pm, at their premises at St. James Buildings, 79 Oxford Street, Manchester M1 6FQ. Students need to book online at:
Admissions@accesscreative.ac.uk
Tel: 0161 393 8260
Students should be accompanied by an adult.
MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE
Myerscough College will be holding open events at their Preston, Liverpool and Blackburn and Warrington Centres on Saturday 5th October from 10.00am until 12.30pm.
For more information follow the link below:
www.myerscough.ac.uk
For a full comprehensive list of all College Open Days please call into the LRC or alternatively a list will be on display outside Room 40 in the LRC.
2024/25 COLLEGE PROSPECTUSES
Copies of the current college prospectus for Bury College, Oldham Sixth Form College and Rochdale Sixth Form College are now available in the LRC.
For Hopwood Hall College prospectus, you can view their online versions at:
https://www.hopwood.ac.uk/apply-enrol/course-guides/
COLLEGE APPLICATION OPENING AND CLOSING DATES
ROCHDALE SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
Applications for the Rochdale Sixth Form College will open online from 16th September, with the deadline for application being Thursday 19th December.
OLDHAM SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
Applications for Oldham Sixth Form College will open online in October (date to be confirmed) and will close on 17th January 2025
HOPWOOD HALL COLLEGE
Applications for Hopwood Hall College open on 30th September. Whilst there is no official deadline, applications received by Christmas will be given priority. It should be borne in mind that popular courses fill up quickly, and so students are advised to apply sooner rather than later to secure their place on their chosen course and to avoid disappointment.
THE OLDHAM COLLEGE
Applications for The Oldham College open on 1st October. Whilst there is no official deadline, applications received by Christmas will be given priority. It should be borne in mind that popular courses fill up quickly, and so students are advised to apply sooner rather than later to secure their place on their chosen course and to avoid disappointment.
THE MANCHESTER COLLEGE
Applications for The Manchester College open on 30th September. Whilst there is no official deadline, applications received by Christmas will be given priority. It should be borne in mind that popular courses fill up quickly, and so studentls are advised to apply sooner rather than later to secure their place on their chosen course and to avoid disappointment.
BURY COLLEGE
Applications for Bury College will open on Tuesday 1st October and close on Monday 25th November. Whilst applications will be accepted after the closing date, please be advised to apply sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment. Please bear in mind that popular courses fill quickly, and places are allocated on a first come first serve basis.
POSITIVE STEPS
Lynsey Lovelock, our Positive Steps Careers Advisor is in the academy every Tuesday and Thursday. If you think you would benefit from a meeting with Lynsey, please call into the LRC and I will arrange a meeting with her as soon as possible.
APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Rochdale Training Association are a local apprenticeship provider. They will be hosting a number of open events over the next few months
Rochdale Training's next Open Evening is Thursday 19th September 2024, 3.30pm – 6.30pm
Rochdale Training
Fishwick Street
Rochdale
OL16 5NA
Apprenticeships give you the chance to get out into the real world and get started on your chosen career. Apprenticeship courses are a brilliant way to gain new practical and professional skills, on-the-job training, nationally recognised qualifications, and earn money at the same time.
All ages are welcome to the open evening and you can bring along a parent or other adult too. You will be able to speak to employers on the day and get some career advice. Jobs can also be applied for whilst attending the open evening.
Apprenticeships are the way forward
• Nationally recognised
• Get industry experience
• Vacancies live now
• Higher apprenticeships available.
Open Evening Events
• Talk to industry experts
• Talk to dedicated tutors
• Get help from our recruitment team
• Tour our engineering workshop
• Sign up for Current Apprenticeship Roles or Summer 2025 vacancies
• Get an apprenticeship.
Occupational areas include
• Engineering
• Administration
• Health & Social Care
• Customer Service
• Childcare
• HR & Recruitment
• Manufacturing
• Many more
Employers are waiting to meet you!
BRITISH ARMY CAREERS
Are you interested in a career in the British Army? Please find below information on careers within the British Army along with details on open events that you may wish to attend.
For more information follow the link below:
https://phoenixparkacademy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/07/Army-Careers-Newsletter.pdf
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Pathways SEN Support and Advisory Event
On Wednesday 9th October, we will be hosting a Pathways Information and Advisory Event specifically for SEND students and their parents/carers. Representatives from our local FE and Sixth Form Colleges, as well as our Positive Steps Advisor – Lynsey Lovelock will be attending the event, giving both parents and students access to advice, guidance and support on their post Hollingworth progression pathways. The event will be hosted in the LRC and will start at 2.00pm and conclude at 5.00pm.
Pathways Information Evening
On Wednesday 16th October we will be hosting a Year 11 Pathways Information Evening. This is for Year 11 students and their parents. The evening will provide parents and students with information on the various pathways open to students post Hollingworth. Parents and students will also have the opportunity to meet with representatives of local FE and Sixth Form Colleges and service providers. The event will start at 5.30pm and conclude at 7.30pm. More information will be made available shortly.
Application Lunchtime Drop-Ins
Monday 7th October
A representative from the Rochdale Sixth Form College will be in the academy over the lunchtime period in the LRC to offer advice and guidance to our Year 11 students during the application process.
Wednesday 9th October
A representative from the Hopwood Hall College will be visiting the academy over the lunchtime period. Students are invited to call into the LRC to speak with the college representative who is there to support and offer advice on subject choices and the application process.
