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Welcome
Thank you for choosing Harrogate College. I’d like to welcome you to the new campus which has just undergone a £6m redevelopment. Harrogate College now boasts a brand new Technology Centre, refurbished and expanded kitchens, science labs and studios, and a ‘high street’ where you can find the College’s salons, restaurant and refectory, all open to the public. To help you settle in, we’ve written this mini-guide with all the useful information you may need to know in your first few weeks at Harrogate College. You will find information about financial support, the Student Union, employability skills and what we have on offer to get the most from your experience as a student. Harrogate College is here to support you and help you to achieve your best. Should you need anything during your time with us, simply ask.
Debra Forsythe-Conroy Harrogate College Principal
Facilities
This September, you will be amongst the first students to study in our £6m campus redevelopment with brand new industry standard facilities. The new campus houses a brand new Technology Centre, Art & Design studios, state of the art kitchens and science laboratories, as well as a ‘high street’ concept which includes the College’s hair and beauty salons and restaurant. Visit our Open Doors on Saturday 3rd September from 10am – 12pm, for your chance to have a sneak peak and take a tour of our brand new £6m campus facilities at Harrogate College.
Food on Campus Hungry? You can find a fine selection of food for reasonable prices at the College’s HG2 Cafe and Bistro on the Park restaurant, where you can access a great choice of healthy meals, hot and cold snacks and international meals, all on campus.
Image Academy Hair and Beauty Salon Hair and beauty treatments are on offer at excellent value for money in the College’s very own, fully equipped training salons, the Image Academy.
Financial Support Student Maintenance Allowance The Student Maintenance Allowance is made up of two parts: a payment of ÂŁ1,225 to a small group of the most vulnerable and a discretionary fund for schools, colleges and training providers to distribute. For more details or to check whether you are eligible to receive the Student Maintenance Allowance, call our friendly Student Finance Team on 01423 878296.
FREE Transport If you qualify for our Student Maintenance Allowance, are studying a full-time course and live more than 3 miles from your place of study, you will also be eligible to receive FREE Transport to/from the College. Please note that the cost of transport will be deducted from your overall Student Maintenance Allowance and that this will vary depending on where you live.
FREE Meals
Counselling Students can access free and confidential professional counselling through the Hull College Group Counselling Service. Anyone can refer themselves and can apply for counselling around any issue.
If you qualify for the Student Maintenance Allowance, are aged between 16-18 and you or your parents are in receipt of certain benefits, you may also be eligible for Free Meals. Your application will be assessed for Free Meals when you apply for the Student Maintenance Allowance. Remember, we are here to help, if you have any questions about the financial support available, just give our Student Finance Team a call on 01423 878296 or via email studentfinance@hullcollege.ac.uk
College Life We want you to enjoy your time at Harrogate College and make the most of your experience with us. Students are able to take part in a wide range of social and recreational activities as well as opportunities to compete on a national level in skills competitions within your course subject.
Students’ Union Harrogate College is part of the Hull College Group Students’ Union; an independent organisation set up by the students, for the students. Through the Students’ Union you can make your voice heard locally and nationally on issues which concern you – drop by our office to see what we can do for you or message us on Facebook or Twitter. We organise a variety of social events during the academic year, giving students an opportunity to get involved in activities including Sports, Enterprise, Computing and more! You can also buy your NUS Extra card from us, which gives you hundreds of exclusive discounts at high street shops and restaurants. www.hcsu.co.uk – mail@hcsu.co.uk - @HCStudentUnion – facebook/ HCStudentUnion
Employability Skills At Harrogate College, we believe in delivering more than just courses. Our study programmes are designed to help you prepare for a career after college.
Harrogate College Employability Skills Passport Our Employability Skills Passport is a way for you to keep a record of the skills you develop and the industry-relevant training you receive at Harrogate College. This allows you to build up your CV and shows employers you are ready to work.
Employability Skills Seal The Employability Skills Seal is our endorsement that a student has passed all levels of the Passport required. It will demonstrate to employers that you have the skills and qualities they want in an employee.
Make Harrogate College your number one destination and be one of the first to access our £6m campus facilities from September 2016. Jump on the Harrogate College bus from Boston Spa, Wetherby or Spofforth for just £1 each way! Picking up in:
Monday - Friday AM & PM Boston Spa
Wetherby
Spofforth
07.53
08.00
08.07
Harrogate College 08.38
(Exact pick up locations to be confirmed)
Leaving Harrogate College at 16.30 daily. Please contact oncourse@harrogate.ac.uk or call 01423 878211 to get your Request for College Transport form. Please apply as soon as possible as seats are limited. *You may be eligible for free transport. Please contact finance in student services for further information.
Hornbeam Park, Harrogate HG2 8QT 01423 878211 • oncourse@harrogate.ac.uk • www.harrogate.ac.uk @Harrogate_HCUK
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