Stockport College

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Stockport College
Just Imagine
Outstanding College Ofsted 2008
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Getting ahead of the game Why College?

• The number of jobs with higher level skills are
  increasing
• Unskilled jobs are declining
• Progression to University and beyond
• Those with a better education live longer!
• It pays to acquire new skills

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Getting ahead of the game Why College?

• more money!
• Level 1 jobs-up to 19,100 p.a.
• Level 2 jobs-up to 21,500 p.a.
• Level 3 jobs-up to 24,500 p.a.
• Level 4 jobs-up to 34,000 p.a.
• Figures provided by Learning Skills Council

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Getting ahead of the game

• What are the Top Ten Job areas in Stockport?

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here we go!
Getting ahead of the game
1. Banking, Insurance etc. 2. Sciences 3.
Retail-management etc. 4. Manufacturing and
Engineering 5. Construction 6. Education 7.
Creative Industries 8. Hospitality and Tourism 9.
ICT 10. Public Sector-Council etc.
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getting ahead of the game
Getting ahead of the game
Why Stockport College?

• A quality place to learn
• Outstanding College Ofsted, May 2008
• Beacon Status, July 2008
• Excellent results
• 99 pass rate at A Level, Aug 2008
• 90 pass rate at National Diploma, Aug 2008

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An Adult Atmosphere

• No School Uniform
• No Bells
• Balance between class time and study/free time
• Behave like an adult and well treat you like
  one!

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A Student Voice
Student Council/Union - your chance to have your
say about your college. Big Conversation -
regular groups to discuss your thoughts on how we
can improve. Student surveys - your opinion
counts. Sixth Form Centre/Social Centre -
recreational facilities. your views are
important to us!
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Fantastic Resources

• 2000 Computers for student use
• Workshops featuring the latest technology
• 250 seat theatre
• College shop Floristry shop
• Refectories
• Hair and Beauty salons
• Gym/Sports Halls
• Use of 3G pitches at Woodley Sports
• Northwest Regional Basketball Centre
• 100million re-development for a new Flagship
  Campus underway

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Excellent Support

• Personal tutor
• Guidance and Advice
• Various specialist support
• Excellent-Academic and pastoral advice and
  support

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A course for everyone!

• GCSE grades F,U
• Level 1 Courses
• Mixture of C,D and Es
• Intermediate/Level 2
• Cs and above
• Advanced/Level 3
• Whatever your grades there is a course for you,
  BUT grades are important!

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Different ways of learning
New Diplomas
Combination of academic practical.
U N I V E R S I T Y
EMPLOYMNET
Vocational
Practical based. For people who know what they
want to do.
Academic
A Level route, a wider route of study.
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Apprenticeships

• Working placement
• Earn money on the job
• Most training is on-the-job, the rest is
  completed at Stockport College
• They take between 1 and 3 years
• Gain an NVQ qualification
• Support will be provided throughout
• Great way into direct high-level employment

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A new way of learning in 2009

• Interested in the vocational route, but would
  like to study an academic route?
• Dont worry, there is a way you can mix the two!

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A new way of learning
What is the new diploma?

• A new way of learning.
• Courses in Engineering, Construction and Built
  Environment, Creative Media and Society Health
  and Development
• They are highly regarded
• Flexible alternative to the traditional A Level
  or Vocational option.
• It will help keep your options open while easily
  leading to Higher Education or a rewarding career.

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A new way of learning in 2009
A new way of learning
What is the new diploma?

• What do I need?
• Foundation -2 Gs at GCSE
• Higher - 5 GCSEs at D -G
• Advanced - 5 GCSEs A - C
• What will I get?
• Foundation - 5 GCSEs D-G
• Higher - 7 GCSEs A-C
• Advanced - 3 and a half A Levels

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having fun!
Not just learning!
In addition, college offers so much more!

• British Sign Language classes
• Class trips
• Duke of Edinburgh
• Law Society
• Talent shows
• Voluntary work
• Young Enterprise
• Sport activities

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Sports Academy

• Academies in Basketball, Football and Swimming
• Womens Football team finishing second best in
  the country in the British Colleges Cup
• Mens Football and Basketball Academy teams were
  crowned as English Colleges North West League
  Champions
• Selection is dependant upon individuals timetables

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Make a note
Make a note
Autumn Open Evening Wednesday 1st October
5pm-8pm (Shuttle bus to both campuses) Winter
Careers Event Tuesday 27th January 5pm-8pm Spring
Open Evening Tuesday 10th March 5pm-8pm Summer
Open Evening Wednesday 17th June 5pm-8pm
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What happens next?
What happens next

• Get a prospectus from the school or visit
  www.stockport.ac.uk
• Attend Open nights
• Choose your course
• Complete an application form
• Send it in!
• Have your interview
• Enrol on your course
• Start learning!

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Any Questions?

• Thought not
• Text STOCKPORT with your question to 60081
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  www.stockport.ac.uk