Posted on January 13, 2016

New students invited to Barnsley College’s Open Evening

Potential new students have the opportunity to find out about the wide range of career pathways offered and see the fantastic facilities at Barnsley College’s Open Evening on Wednesday 20 January, from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.

Barnsley College is the most successful general Further Education college in the region offering over 300 vocational, A Level, Apprenticeship, part-time and Higher Education pathways. With courses ranging from Computing to Media; Sport to Travel and Tourism; and Animal Care to Performing Arts, there is something for everyone at Barnsley College.

Visitors will have the opportunity to speak to tutors, attend presentations, find out about the range of support services available to them, and take a look around the buildings to see the excellent facilities.

The Open Evening will be held at various college sites including the brand new Sixth Form campus on St Mary’s Place, which opened to students on 4 January 2016, the Old Mill Lane campus on Church Street, the new Construction Centre, which opened in September 2015 and the Sports Academy at the Honeywell campus.
Barnsley College Principal Christopher Webb said: “We always look forward to welcoming visitors to our Open Evenings but feel particularly excited and proud this time to be opening the doors to our fantastic new Sixth Form building. Here at Barnsley College we are constantly making improvements to ensure that our students are learning in first class facilities, being taught by expert tutors and have access to comprehensive support and enrichment opportunities. The Open Evening will allow potential students to see for themselves why we are the most successful general Further Education college in the region.”

Everyone is welcome to attend the Open Evening on Wednesday 20 January, from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.