Student Newsletter | June 2023

Opening Welcome

As we approach the end of the summer term we want to say a huge well done on sitting your Maths and English GCSE Exams the past weeks.

Many of you will be now focusing on any remaining exams and wrapping up with assignments. Please speak to teaching and support staff should you need any help completing these.

For those of you who still have exams left we wish you the best of luck.

Drop in centres

Need help with your assignments or exams? Come to one of the drop in centres where a learning assistant will be happy to help you.

Anybody can drop in regardless of what course or level you are on.

The drop in centres are located above the library at Hammersmith, on the 1st floor at Southall, and on the ground floor near the toilets at Ealing. Ask at reception if you are lost.

Hello everyone!

My name is Pembe Kisa and I am the Safeguarding and Wellbeing officer at WLC. Safeguarding is of utmost importance to us and we are focused on ensuring we do all we can to protect all of our learners.

If you ever have any concerns about yourself, or any other student you can email safeguarding@wlc.ac.uk, drop into student services or speak to your teacher.

We can offer support with a wide range of problems and if we can’t we will find someone who can.

Careers

Careers London UK University & Apprenticeship Search Fairs

The next London UK University & Apprenticeship search fair will be held on Friday 23rd June 2023 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The event will feature over 120 exhibitors from both Universities and Employers. This is a fantastic opportunity for all Level 3.1 students to attend and find out more about higher education provision from all UK Universities, including the Russell Group, and Apprenticeship vacancies from Employers. You can attend individually, with colleagues or your parents.

Access full details here – including the seminar schedule

BP Energy Summer Work Experience

BP is offering an amazing chance to gain work experience. You can choose between a one-day or a full week experience in July. This hands-on opportunity will give you a firsthand look at how BP is making a remarkable difference in the world. They're all about sustainability and finding innovative solutions to global energy challenges.

Access more information and to apply

Careers West London College

APPRENTICESHIP AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteering or career opportunities for Health and Social Students

Busy Bees

Volunteering for MIND in Hammersmith and Fulham or contact Getinvolved@hfehmind.org.uk

Care assistant role no experience required at Chiswick Nursing Centreapply here

London Careers Festival Apprentice Futures

Apprentice Futures is organising its yearly Careers event at the Guildhall in London on 5 July 2023, which will bring together a large number of well-known employers, providers, colleges and universities all of whom are involved in apprenticeship. If you are interested in pursuing Apprenticeships please access more information here and to attend.

Apprenticeship Drop-in session with Pathway CTM

Pathway Careers Training and Mentoring (CTM) works with schools and colleges supporting students across the UK, and offering free, an online Q&A service for young people, helping them make decisions about their next steps, and to find and apply for apprenticeships. The Q&A service is offered FREE (almost) EVERY WEDNESDAY 16:30-17:30. To access more information and to register to attend click here

How can Careers at WLC help?

You may not be sure of your next steps, progression or with anything else skills developing/career/employability related? The Careers team offers a range of services, career resources including Apprenticeship and job vacancies - all accessible from the Student Services website via the Student Portal. If you have a query or would like to discuss your progression, please email us careers-team@wlc.ac.uk and/or to book a 1-1 careers advice session with a Careers Adviser.

Summer Tips West London College

Summer Tips

As we prepare for our summer break, you may begin to think about making the most of your summer. If you are not jet setting abroad, here are some tips and ideas to make the most of summer within the UK.

•Explore london click here for London events

•Go shopping with student discounts

•Get a summer job

•Challenge yourself to read as many books as you can

•Go camping or plan day trips to the beach/ parks

•Spend quality time with family

•Prepare for college/ University

•Volunteer with NCS or charities

Applications for the 2022/23 academic year are now closed.

We hope that as many of you have applied and used the Bursary to help you throughout this academic year.

If you are enrolling next year, we advise you to apply as soon as possible from September to receive the full allowance possible.

Please remember your PMS login details though as you can use these again to start a new application.

Free College Meals will continue as normal up until the end of the Summer Term.

If you have experienced a recent change in circumstances that has put you into financial difficulties, please speak to a member of the Student Services team to discuss what support may be available

Bursary West London College

Letter Request

For those of you who require a letter to confirm you are studying at the college these can be requested via the Student Services centre all the way to the end of the Summer term.

You may need a letter for all types of things including; opening a bank account, Council Tax Exemption or just general proof of study. Please visit the Student Services Centre or email studentservices@wlc.ac.uk.

It can take up to five working days so please be patient while we get this prepared for you.

Once completed the letter will be ready for you to collect from the Student Services Centre. Unfortunately, we do put these in the post but can be emailed to you upon request.

Please note that all requests must be received during term time in order for them to be completed before the summer break. All requests after 1st July may have to wait until September when the new academic year commences.

For this and all other enquiries relating to Student Services you can email us on studentservices@wlc.ac.uk.