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Travel and Tourism alumnus inspires learners with special talk
Eastleigh College Travel and Tourism learners have been treated to a special visit from a guest speaker, who shared how his qualification at Eastleigh has helped launch his career as a Cabin Crew Attendant. 19-year-old Ethan Elkins studied at Eastleigh College between 2018 and 2020, as part of his Travel and Tourism Level 3 Diploma. Little over a year later, he is a firm fixture among the cabin crew of Wizz Air - an airline carrier that serves 44 countries and flies to over 100 airports, predominantly in Europe but also Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Ethan’s role often sees him travel to dozens of different destinations per week, catering to the on-board needs of thousands of travellers.
Adult Learning course applications rise by over 15% in three months
Eastleigh College have received more than 1500 Adult Learning course applications since September – a rise of over 15%. The majority of these applications are for part time courses. All part time courses offer a blended learning approach, allowing for greater accommodation of other learner commitments, whether personal or professional. This involves attendance one day per month at Eastleigh College which is complemented by online weekly lessons via our digital delivery platforms and full remote support available through the week.
Alumnus demonstrates long-lasting benefits of a Level 3 Personal Training qualification
Twelve years after its inception during a Level 3 Personal Training lesson at Eastleigh College, Macksfitness Ltd has grown to provide personal training and fitness classes to over 150 people per week. Macksfitness Ltd was first established in 2009, while its director and founder Andy McNeil was studying Level 3 Personal Training at Eastleigh College. What began as a modest training initiative has developed into a diverse program that offers personal training, private fitness and corporate fitness classes.
Eastleigh College update - COVID-19 measures for week commencing Monday 29 November
On Saturday 27th November, the Prime Minister announced new temporary measures following the emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the UK. On Sunday 28th November, the Department for Education published updated guidance for Colleges relating to the new temporary measures to slow down the spread of the variant. Therefore, from Monday 29th November 2021, it will be compulsory to wear face masks or coverings when stood up anywhere in College.
Event Management learners bounce back to raise £650 for Piam Brown Ward during the Christmas Fayre
Event Management learners at Eastleigh College have successfully delivered the first in-person community fundraising event since the Covid-19 pandemic, raising £650 for the Piam Brown Ward in Southampton Children’s Hospital. Established in 2013, the Christmas Fayre has grown to become one of the marquee events in the college calendar. Over £4000 has been raised since its initial launch, with stalls specialising in toys, handmade ornaments, sweets, hot drinks and eco-friendly beauty products
Businesses can reap real benefits by helping recently enrolled school-leavers to gain work experience
Alison Murray, the new Work Experience and Industry Placement Team Leader at Eastleigh College is busy matching up offers of work placements from employers with recently enrolled school-leavers on BTEC vocational programmes who are seeking relevant work experience to put their course theory into practice.
Eastleigh College partners with Hampshire Constabulary to educate young people about knife crime
Eastleigh College Creative Media learners have been working in partnership with Hampshire Constabulary on a project to educate young people about knife crime in the local area. The learners then used their digital knowledge to design and create media products, such as posters and animations, to help to spread the anti knife crime message.
Eastleigh College Diploma Student reaches final of Culinary Arts Competition at WorldSkills UK
Edward Rogers, an 18 year old Level 3 Diploma in Advance Professional Cookery learner at Eastleigh College, has reached the final of the prestigious Culinary Arts Competition at WorldSkills UK in Glasgow this week.
Eastleigh College partners with Churches Fire & Security to give their electrical learners unique industry insight
Eastleigh College partnered with Churches Fire & Security, a national provider of fire safety and security services, to deliver training sessions to our Advanced Technical Diploma level 3 study programme courses and our 3 Electrical Block Release Level 3 Apprentice groups. The training session are part of the College’s commitment to providing learners with as much industry experience and insight as possible and present them with networking opportunities to spark conversations about career options after they graduate.
Eastleigh College’s Gas Assessment Centre supports Government Build Back Greener Strategy
Eastleigh College is encouraging gas engineers to upskill and become ground and air source heat pump qualified in a bid to assist in the UK's ambition to become net zero for carbon emissions by 2050. The College’s BPEC registered Gas Assessment Centre is providing a selection of courses, which when completed, equip engineers with the entrance criteria required for completing the Installation and Maintenance of the Ground/Air Source Heat Pumps qualification.
Eastleigh College showcases breadth of sustainability related courses for adult learners
With COP26 in full swing and sustainability at the front of peoples minds, Eastleigh College is highlighting the numerous courses it offers the adult learning community, centred around sustainability and the environment.
Eastleigh College partners with Travis Perkins plc to provide traineeships for young adults
Travis Perkins plc, which is the largest supplier of building materials, and a leading partner to the construction industry, has launched a new partnership with Eastleigh College in Hampshire to provide traineeship opportunities for learners and help more young people into work. This partnership is the first one of its kind in the further education sector, and will involve Travis Perkins providing up to 300 annual traineeships across England for 19-24 year old learners who are connected to the College from January 2022.