The BBEC careers team would always encourage you to attend as many open events as possible. Attending open events can help you to make an informed choice of college or 6th form, as they give you a ‘feel’ for the college and allow you to ask specialist tutors questions about the courses they offer. College staff should also be on hand to advise you regarding apprenticeship employment.
Usually, you will be able to apply at the open event and this is encouraged (as advised, you are not obligated to go to that college should you decide another is preferable).
Online applications will usually open shortly after the open event, and I would advise applying ASAP. Also please note the closing dates for applications (which are stated on the college websites and range from December - onwards).
Below is a list of open events, divided into town / city / district areas.
BRADFORD AND DISTRICT:
BRADFORD COLLEGE
Great Horton Road, BD7 1AY
15th October @ 5:00pm – 7:00pm
23rd November @ 10:00am – 1:00pm
8th February @ 10:00am – 1:00pm
24th June @ 5:00pm – 7:00pm
NEW COLLEGE BRADFORD
Saturday 19 October from 10am-2pm
DIXONS 6TH FORM ACADEMY (BRADFORD)
24 September @ 5:00pm
17 October @ 5:00pm
Last admission 7pm, students should be accompanied by an adult.
SHIPLEY COLLEGE
Shipley College, Salt Building, BD18 3LQ
Booking is required for open events. Please see:
5.15-7pm (last entry 6:45pm)
THURSDAY 14th NOVEMBER 2024
TUESDAY 14th JANUARY 2025
WEDNESDAY 5th MARCH 2025
THURSDAY 8th MAY 2025
TUESDAY 24th JUNE 2025
KEIGHLEY COLLEGE
Bradford Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 4HQ, United Kingdom
Tel: 01535 685000
Booking required. Please see: https://keighleycollege.ac.uk/events/
23/10/2024 @ 4:00 pm
25/01/2025 @ 10:00 am
30/04/2025 @ 5:00 pm
18/06/2025 @ 5:00 pm
MPCT MILITARY COLLEGE BRADFORD
Belle Vue barracks, Army reserve centre, Drill parade, BD8 7HY
PLEASE CONTACT THE COLLEGE DIRECTLY TO ARRANGE A VISIT:
0330 111 3939
THE AVIATION ACADEMY
The aviation academy is the specialist college for aviation and cabin crew studies, based at Leeds Bradford airport:
Hangar 1, Southside Aviation Centre, Leeds, United Kingdom
9 October 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
10 October 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
20 November 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
21 November 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
22 January 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Craven College (Skipton)
7th October @ 5:30pm – 7:30pm
9th October @ 5:30pm – 7:30pm
MOTIV8 COLLEGE (WYKE)
Visits are welcomed on a case-by-case basis – please call 01274 411691 to book a visit.
HALIFAX AND HUDDERSFIELD:
TRINITY 6TH FORM COLLEGE (HALIFAX)
Upcoming Open Evenings on:
Wednesday 9 October - 4:45pm - 7:45pm
Thursday 21 November - 4:45pm - 7:45pm
CALDERDALE COLLEGE
Calderdale College Francis Street, Halifax, United Kingdom –
Tuesday October 15 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Thursday November 28 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
January 20, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
KIRKLEES COLLEGE
16/11/2024 - November Open Day – All Huddersfield Centres - 10.30am - 1.00pm
16/11/2024 - November Open Day – All Huddersfield Centres - 10.30am - 1.00pm
23/11/2024 - November Open Day – All Dewsbury Centres - 10.30am - 12.30pm
18/01/2025 - January Open Day – All Huddersfield Centres - 10.30am - 1.00pm
25/01/2025 - January Open Day – All Dewsbury Centres - 10.30am - 12.30pm
Kirklees college has 4 different buildings; each building accommodates different subject areas. Please see the website to find the correct open event for you and to book a place:
If you have any questions, you can get in touch with the Student Recruitment Team on:
01484 437092 or email sturec@kirkleescollege.ac.uk
GREENHEAD 6TH FORM COLLEGE (HUDDERSFIELD)
5 October @ 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
22 October @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Applications for 2025 entry will close on Monday, 2nd December 2024.
HUDDERSFIELD NEW COLLEGE
Saturday 12 October: 9.30am – 3.30pm (last entry 3pm)
Wednesday 13 November 5.30-8.30pm (last entry 8pm)
Bookable lesson tasters Tuesday 3 December (bookings open mid November)
BRIGHOUSE 6TH FORM CENTRE
Halifax Road, HD6 1AY
for open event information, please contact:
01484 406390
LEEDS:
LEEDS CITY COLLEGE
Leeds City College has approx. 17 different open events (across numerous different buildings) catering to a wide range of subjects and courses. Most of these open events require pre-booking. Please follow this link for more information:
the first event for 2024 is on Wednesday 16 Oct 2024 @ 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Leeds City College - Various Campuses:
Park Lane (LS3 1AA), Printworks (LS10 1JY), Quarry Hill (LS2 7BS), Somerville (LS10 1BG)
Ticket required. To book please visit: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/leedscitycollege1/1255016
LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING
Open Event October 2024 - North Street and South Bank Campuses - 4pm - 7:30pm
The college has 2 different buildings. Please check the website to ensure that you are visiting the building that corresponds with the course that you are interested in.
ELLIOT HUDSON COLLEGE (LEEDS)
Wednesday 9 October 2024 (5:00pm – 7:45pm)
Saturday 30 November 2024 (10:00am – 12:45pm)
Requires booking: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elliott-hudson-college-open-event-wednesday-9-october-tickets-1012627755877?aff=oddtdtcreator&scrlybrkr=3df4d1bd
NOTRE DAME CATHOILIC 6TH FORM COLLEGE (LEEDS)
Saturday 12th October 9.30am – 1pm
Saturday 23rd November 9:30am – 1pm
LEEDS 6TH FORM COLLEGE
October 16 @ 4:30pm
November 13 @ 4:30pm