Open Day 2014 Sat 22 November, 10 2pm

for all courses

2014 No. 7

January 2014

Sixty-five entrepreneurial students from hairdressing, catering, construction trades and business courses attended a presentation by The Isle Of Wight Chamber Of Commerce as part of Start Your Own Business Week. Island High Sheriff Claire Locke (founder of Artigiano Ltd) spoke about why and how she started her own successful business which grew to £20m turnover. Kevin Smith, Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive talked about the opportunities available on the Island.

Michelin Chef, Robert Thompson from The George in Yarmouth said he started at the bottom aged thirteen doing seemingly menial tasks but it was all part of learning the business. Robert said with a Michelin star at the age of 23. I had to be determined and Tom Colwill from the Crossfit Valentis gym in Cowes recently opened his first business, and he thanked the Isle of Wight Lottery for their help as it would not have been possible without it. Finally Marcus Mason, from the British Chambers Of Commerce encouraged more people to consider starting their own business.

Start Yo ur Own Business

The College Restaurant

The College Restaurant and kitchens are primarily staffed by college students under the expert guidance of professional college staff. All food is prepared and cooked on site in their large and well equipped kitchens.

The College Restaurant is open to the general public for lunches and dinners on Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays. There is also a licensed bar and a great range of wines and spirits to choose from. Check out the sample menus and function pack on the website www.iwcollege.ac.uk

For more information or table reservation 01983 535206 or restaurant@iwcollege.ac.uk

Q: Why is good attendance important? A: So you get a higher grade This means:

You get a better job or go to a better university

Earn more for the rest of your life

Attendance + Punctuality = Success

Now taking bookings for Christmas lunches

The College

Restaurant

01983 535206 or restaurant@iwcollege.ac.uk Events catered for. Let us quote for your wedding, dinner party, corporate function etc.

A Level English Visits to see Frankenstein in October and Macbeth in November are planned for A Level English students at F6rm.

Manga and Anime Club Hosted by Craig Williams (Art & Design student) this club gives a chance for students to read manga, watch anime and share their love of all things manga. See the posters for further details.

The newly refurbished restaurant

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Reading Group

Dylan Thomas - Your chance to participate in this national scheme as part of the Dylan Thomas centenary celebrations. Contact Kathryn.gray@iwcollege.ac.uk.

College Book Club

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas first book. Meetings Tuesdays 12:30pm. Contact Kathryn.gray@iwcollege.ac.uk. These are just for fun. Join in and meet others in a safe environment and improve your reading and interpersonal skills. All welcome.

Promotional Videos Level 3 Media Production students are working on a couple of promotional videos for Rob Da

(focussing on Walk the Wight). Versions of the

films will be used on the ferries from December.

Visit to Court A2 Sociology students will be visiting the Courts in Newport in November. They will spend the day visiting the Magistrates and Crown Courin Sociology.

Salon International Hairdressing students enjoyed their visitt to

London Exel Centre to the Salon International

hair show the must attend event for all

hairdressers. There were stunning live shows, hundreds of top exhibitors and demonstrations

of the latest products and services.

Theatre in Education

Level 3 Performing Arts are starting a project to be produced as a TiE (Theatre in Education) performance for the Isle of Wight Fire Service. Students will be touring 1 day a week to deliver the project to all year 6 students on the Island for a period of approx. eight weeks, in Collaboration with the fire service and Hampshire Police.

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Needles Pleasure Park

Getting people ready for work The Needles Park has worked with Isle of Wight College, Jobcentre Plus (JCP), and Tourism South East (TSE) to play an integral part in a course which gives some of the Isle of

valuable new skills, gain significant interview experience and, most importantly, to secure meaningful long-term employment. Marino Zanti, General Manager at The Needles Park, is hugely impressed with the scheme as it gives his business a chance to help local people gain employment and shows Kerrie Honey from Jobcentre Plus has been involved with this programme from day one

vacancies is what we do every day and working in partnership enhances this service, giving the employer exactly what they need from a member of staff and helping our customers to get into work. The Isle of Wight College plays a vital role in helping young people to understand their own talents and to be the best they can be. With this in mind, working in partnership with JCP

and local employers was a natural progression. Speaking on behalf of the college, Hannah

This scheme is hugely beneficial for all parties and opens-up real opportunities for people to gain employment and skills. This is the third consecutive year that we have worked with the Needles Park and JCP on a successful sector-based work academy, which has benefited the local community and created employment opportunities. I would really like to see more local businesses taking the lead from The Needles Park as employers rarely get the opportunity to tailor a pre-employment package to ensure that potential employees have the training and skills required before

All seven people in the scheme have impressed The Needles Park with the skills acquired from their Welcome Host Gold course, so much so that they have all been offered jobs. The scheme has been so successful that many of the original candidates from year one are still employed by The Needles Park and continue to grow and develop their skills, which can only strengthen

-term.

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Learners on Insights

courses would like to thank all who supported

their Coffee Morning

raising £150 for

From left to right: Katie Minns, Abbie Westmore, Georgia Holman, Jordan Smythers, Jess Russel, James Scott, Sophie Boyle, Brandon Ward, Libby Triggs, Gabby Gask, Callum Preece, Shannon Lumley, Patsie Gorman, Talei Cleverdon, Danielle Buckett

F6rm Student Ambassadors

The Isle of Wight College is supporting 85,000 people in Tanzania through Aqua Fund and Water Aid

Aqua Fund & Water Aid Aqua Fund is a financial grant which enables companies to make water efficiencies and thus financial savings. A percentage of the saving is donated to Water Aid to supply safe drinking water to people in some of the most impoverished areas in Tanzania.

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Courses for school leavers starting in September 201 5

A Levels (AS and A2) Choose from wide range of subjects and study in our modern F6rm Centre

Access to Higher Education for those aged 19+ looking to gain university entrance. Science, Education, Humanities, Nursing and Social Science options

Activities Leadership (in partnership with UKSA) This course is delivered at a large water activities centre in Cowes

Animal Care For those who dream of a job improving the lives of animals

Apprenticeships Earn while you learn with flexible work-based learning apprenticeship programmes

Art and Design Discover which aspects of art and design you are most suited to and build an impressive portfolio

Beauty and Complementary Therapies Fashions may change but health and beauty is always on the agenda

Brickwork Brickwork is the foundation of the building industry and an excellent start to a successful career

Business Management and Finance ding

careers

Commercial Music (in partnership with Platform One) Use professional recording studios, rehearsal rooms, and music technology suites.

Computer Games Development Gain the exciting, transferable computing skills employers are looking for

Computing and I.T. I.T. skills provide fast-paced and dynamic career opportunities

Early Childhood Studies A career in child care will give you the opportunity to affect the lives of future generations

Electrical Electricians are skilled technical professionals enabling the safe use of electricity

Engineering The basis of many exciting careers from aerospace to automotive and manufacturing

Fitness and Exercise The health and fitness industry is ideal for those with drive, ambition and focus

Football Development (in partnership with AFC Bournemouth) Combine your passion for football with academic study

Football Coaching (in partnership with AFC Bournemouth)

Gain FA coaching qualifications in a global industry which inspires people around the world

Graphic Design Harness the power of visual media to be seen by, and influence, a global audience

Hairdressing With UK hairdressing regarded as the best in the world there is ample opportunity to travel internationally and use your skills abroad

Health and Social Care Enhapeople.

Horticulture/Countryside For those who want to manage, nurture and protect our environment.

Hospitality and Catering A fast-moving industry which is both rewarding and hectic. Become a great chef, leader or manager

Insights Individual programmes to give progression into employment, training or further education

Interior Design Use your creative flair and technical skills to prepare interior design schemes

Leisure Industries A truly global industry with varied and exciting career paths

Media Production

corner of the world

Motor Vehicle This work is challenging and logical involving a lot of problem solving

Office Administration Learn essential skills necessary to ensure the smooth running of the modern busy office

Pathways Programmes Designed especially for those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities

Painting and Decorating Add colour and interest to new architecture and rejuvenate and modernise the old

Performing Arts Competitive and demanding, yet exhilarating and rewarding for those with enthusiasm, ability and ambition

Plumbing and Gas Once qualified plumbers can work towards technician and supervisory level jobs, specialise in a specific area and/or go self-employed

Public Services Develop the ability to perform under the most challenging circumstances. Leads to careers with Police, Customs, Prison, Fire Services and Armed Forces

Wood Occupations Carpentry and joinery skills are always in demand and open up opportunities across the globe

Most above courses available at all levels from Entry Level to Level 3

University courses (in partnership with University of Portsmouth and University of Chichester)

Full Time Study

FdA Early Years

HND Business

HND Computing (Business Information Technology)

HND Computing (Networking)

HND Computing (Software Development)

HND Engineering

Part Time Study

Certificate in Education

FdA Business and Management

FdA Early Years

FdA Graphic Design

HNC Computing (Software Dev)

HNC Engineering