Roadshows to prove it’s never too late for university

Um programa de aconselhamento de carreiras líderes fará uma turnê de Lancashire neste verão para incentivar mais adultos a pensar em iniciar a universidade como um aluno maduro. Acconceps que a maioria dos estudantes universitários são adolescentes, na Grã -Bretanha estudantes maduros compõem mais da metade dos estudantes universitários, com um em cada cinco estudantes com mais de 30 anos. Burnley College, Preston College e West Lancs College para responder a perguntas sobre o início da universidade, técnicas de entrevistas, colocações de trabalho e redação acadêmica. Parceiros educacionais, incluindo Edge Hill University, University of Cumbria e University of Central Lancashire, ao lado de estudantes adultos atuais também estarão disponíveis para responder a perguntas. Os eventos estarão disponíveis para estudantes universitários atuais e para o público em geral. Eles não se encaixam na universidade, que serão os únicos lá. Eles também podem enfrentar barreiras para visitar universidades que os alunos mais jovens não devido a responsabilidades de cuidar ou compromissos de emprego. A Cumbria, disse: “A Universidade de Cumbria é apaixonada por apoiar nossas comunidades locais com acesso ao ensino superior, qualquer que seja sua idade ou antecedentes. e barreiras que muitos adultos enfrentam e fornecem apoio, aconselhamento e orientação adicionais para ajudá -los em sua própria jornada educacional.  Estamos orgulhosos de fazer parte desta iniciativa e esperamos trabalhar com nossos parceiros no futuro. ”

Future U, which works across Lancashire to encourage more people to consider higher education, is hosting a range of events through May and June to inspire more people to start university, even if they left school years earlier.

Despite misconceptions that most university students are teenagers, in Britain mature students make up over half of university students, with one in five students over 30 years old.

Despite considerable careers support to help young people leaving school and college to start university, more needs to be done to help mature students to access support around finance, childcare and employment challenges which can be seen as a barrier to accessing degree education.

Future U is hosting events at Burnley College, Preston College and West Lancs College to answer questions on starting university, interview techniques, work placements and academic writing. Education partners including Edge Hill University, University of Cumbria and University of Central Lancashire alongside current adult students will also be available to answer questions. The events will be available for current college students as well as the general public.

Matt Lord, Senior Outreach Officer at Future U, said: “The last two years have seen plenty of people reassessing their life and work situation, pushing themselves to start new careers or improve skills. Plenty of people are changing their careers into fulfilling roles such as health care and nursing, but many jobs still require a university qualification.

“Adult learners can often feel like they won’t fit in at university, that they’re going to be the only one there. They can also face barriers to visiting universities that younger learners don’t due to caring responsibilities or employment commitments.

“Many of our partner universities and colleges have been involved in the development of the roadshow, it’s been a truly collaborative effort to develop something that can make a real impact on the futures of adult learners in Lancashire.”

Hannah Rosbrook, Outreach Officer at University of Cumbria, said: “The University of Cumbria is passionate about supporting our local communities with access to higher education, whatever their age or background. 

“Over 50% of our student population are over 21 at the start of their studies, meaning we are well placed as an organisation to support those returning to education.

“This project has enabled us to work alongside our further and higher education partners within the Lancashire region to break down perceptions and barriers that many adults face and provide additional support, advice and guidance to help them on their own educational journey.  We are proud to be part this initiative and look forward to working with our partners in the future.”

Louise Binnie, coordenadora de carreiras do Myerscough College, disse:“ Os alunos adultos estão muito ocupados e a decisão de estudar para um grau se torna outro item para conciliar a vida. Queremos que as pessoas descubram o apoio que podem acessar enquanto na Universidade ajudam a tornar a vida um pouco mais fácil.

= "O futuro U Adulto Roadshow é um" Stop On Stop "aparecendo em quatro locais em torno de Lancashire, onde os alunos podem obter os conselhos de que precisam sobre uma série de preocupações de" encaixar -se para financiar ". Os alunos podem conversar com a universidade e a faculdade e obter as respostas para suas perguntas. A faculdade, o evento, um projeto colaborativo que reúne universidades, faculdades e empresas de todo o Lancashire, fornecerá informações, conselhos e orientações sobre o ensino superior, permitindo que os indivíduos façam uma escolha informada sobre se o estudo de nível universitário é adequado para eles. Vida. ”

Debbie Ireland, Head of 14 to 19 Curriculum at Preston College, said: “With a large cohort of adult learners here at the College, the event, a collaborative project bringing together universities, colleges and businesses from across Lancashire, will provide information, advice, and guidance on higher education, allowing individuals to make an informed choice about whether University level study is right for them.

“Sessions on offer will cover a variety of topics, allowing attendees to leave with a wealth of information on academic writing, funding, admissions processes, and student life.”

Nina Parkin, reitora de cursos da Burnley College University, disse:“ Nos cursos de Burnley College University, estamos comprometidos em garantir que você possa ser algo diferente-e o suporte a todos os passos que você não deve ser o que você não deve fazer. a você como indivíduo.

“We’ve worked hard to make sure everything is in place to make the transition to university-level study as easy and seamless as possible – you’ll never be part of the crowd and we’ll always tailor our support to you as an individual.

"Estamos aqui para ajudá -lo a escolher o curso certo para atingir seus objetivos; para concluir sua inscrição; acessar o financiamento dos alunos e qualquer financiamento adicional ao qual você possa ter direito; Para orientação acadêmica e suporte de saúde e bem -estar. 1.100 atividades de carreiras em 70 escolas e faculdades na área, além de criar uma variedade de recursos educacionais e de carreiras disponíveis para download em seu site,

“We offer individualised support to make sure that you can reach your goals – whether that’s changing careers, gaining promotion or immersing yourself in a subject you love.

Future U works across Lancashire to increase the career and higher education knowledge of young people and adult learners.

Since the start of the project in 2017, Future U has delivered over 1,100 careers activities across 70 schools and colleges in the area, in addition to creating a range of educational and careers resources available to download from its website, www.lancashirefutureu.org.uk. Lancashire, Lancaster University, Edge Hill University e Universidade de Cumbria. Faculdades, West Lancashire College. Colégio

Future U is part of the national Uni Connect Programme, funded by the Office for Students, and involves institutions and organisations across the county including University of Central Lancashire, Lancaster University, Edge Hill University and the University of Cumbria. Its list of partners also include Blackburn College, The Blackpool Sixth Form College, Blackpool and the Fylde College, Burnley College, Kendal College, Lancashire County Council, Lancashire Enterprise Partnership, Myerscough College, Nelson and Colne College Group, Preston College, STEMFirst, Runshaw College, The Lancashire Colleges, West Lancashire College.

For more details of the events and support available, visit www.lancashirefutureu.org.uk

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