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FOR THE ATTENTION OF ALL STUDENTS:
'The National Scholarship Scheme'
is now up and running with universities
making awards to students. Please check
with your university choices the details
of their Scholarship Schemes...some
universities are sending letters out to
selected students but other universities
are asking the students to apply for the
scholarship scheme.
See Carol or Keith for further details (Room 115 in the LRC).
Need Financial Support?
All students applying for full-time
courses in higher education can apply
for student finance online at
www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance.
Money Saving Expert has a loan calculator
to work out how much you need to repay.
The Guidance Team
Helping you make the right choices
Stockton Riverside College has its own Careers Guidance Team based in Room 115 in the Learning Resource Centre. The team consists of Keith Goodwin and Carol Race. Together, they aim to provide a wide range of information, advice and career guidance to those currently studying at the college and those who may be thinking of enrolling on any of the many courses available.
What we offer and how to contact us
The service they provide is confidential and is delivered on a 1:1 basis. They operate both a “drop-in” and appointment facility. They can be contacted by calling 01642 865569, by emailing keith.goodwin@stockton.ac.uk or carol.race@stockton.ac.uk or by contacting the Learner Recruitment Team on 01642 865566.
The service is divided into the 4 following main areas:
1. Pre-entry guidance/advice
Not sure which course you want to study? Unsure of what the course entails, how much it may cost and how much time you may need to commit to study? Keith and Carol are available to discuss our courses with you to ensure you know what you need to know before you enrol.
2. On-course advice and guidance
Once you are studying your course, Keith and Carol work in partnership with your Course Tutors to resolve any enquiries you may have about your course and to help prepare you for the next stage. This involves helping you identify career and job opportunities and also looking at other courses you feel will help you further develop your skills and prospects. This also involves:
- 1:1 support in identifying, applying for and securing that job
- Access to job vacancies
- Devising, developing and improving your CV
- Improving your job interview techniques
- Developing employer contact networks
- Helping you complete job application forms and writing covering letters
3. Higher Education
Keith and Carol are on hand to help you choose and apply for Higher Education courses at universities and other colleges. They have a great deal of experience in the application process, compiling “personal statements,” and preparing applicants for university course interviews. They liaise closely with Higher Education institutions in promoting university “open days” and other events aimed at giving you first hand information of university life and higher education finance issues.
4. Exit advice and guidance
Once your course is coming to a close and/or you have decided that you wish to leave the college, Keith and Carol are available to help you assess your options and identify realistic and achievable targets either in the work environment or with other studies.
Higher Education Finance for 2012
We look forward to working with you to help you achieve your aims at Stockton Riverside College.
