Post 16 Open Events

Explore Your Options for Post-16 Education

As you move through year 11, it’s time to start thinking about your next steps. Upcoming open events give you the chance to visit providers, ask questions, and find out which courses or training best suit your ambitions. Whether you’re considering sixth form, college, or apprenticeships, these events are designed to help you make informed choices about your future.

Please find information below on local post 16 providers open events:

National Apprenticeship Week | Explore Your Future with HSBC

Apprenticeships are more than just a job – they’re a gateway to valuable skills and exciting careers. To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, HSBC is hosting a series of free virtual events for students, parents and teachers to explore the world of opportunities available.

Register using the links below:

Monday 9 February – How to support young people
https://hsbc.zoom.us/meeting/register/NvzfDsCKSkud8LxkzWS5Kw#/registration

Tuesday 10 February – HSBC & You: Explore HSBC and the world of opportunity
https://hsbc.zoom.us/meeting/register/lL7L1qvCQf6iyaBsej3voA#/registration

Wednesday 11 February – Be inspired by HSBC Apprentices
https://hsbc.zoom.us/meeting/register/D0OLhwKyR0CIMlPub0aMxA#/registration

Thursday 12 February – Exploring career pathways and opportunities
https://hsbc.zoom.us/meeting/register/rqkFPakmSzCYAxkS7zXFfA#/registration

✨ A great opportunity for students and parents to take the first step towards exciting future careers.

National Apprenticeship Week 2026 – Opportunities at Oldham College

National Apprenticeship Week 2026 runs from Monday 9th to Friday 13th February. This is a great chance for Year 11 students to explore pathways after GCSEs, including Apprenticeships and T Levels.

Oldham College will be offering support and events during the week, and we encourage our students to take advantage of these opportunities.

The Student Recruitment team at Oldham College will work with you before and during the week to help raise awareness of apprenticeships and T Levels with learners and parents.

Support includes:

• Delivering in-school sessions on Apprenticeships and T Levels

• Supporting Year 11 learners with next steps

• Sharing up-to-date information on apprenticeship and T Level progression routes

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, they will also be hosting an online T Level Thursday information session for parents and carers.

Thursday 12th February
6:00pm to 6:45pm
Microsoft Teams

Booking details will be shared closer to the event.

If you would like to book a session or need further information ahead of National Apprenticeship Week, please contact the Student Recruitment Team at Oldham College on 0161 785 4026.

See available apprenticeship courses at Oldham College here 

The Future Apprenticeship Foundation

The Future Apprenticeship Foundation is a Pre-Apprenticeship/workplace skills programme lasting 12 weeks. Designed to prepare you for an Apprenticeship through a combination of work and study, you will gain invaluable work experience in a real work setting and gain extra qualifications which employers are looking for.