Welcome to BHASVIC Higher Education Information Evening for Parents March 2015 Changing lives through learning

The National Citizen Service The job market and the University admissions process is increasingly competitive….. Could your son or daughter benefit from: Getting a head start? An opportunity to have new experiences? Building their confidence? Some extra UCAS points? Developing new skills: Leadership, Communication, Decision Making & Problem Solving? Making new friends? If the answer to any of these questions is Yes then the government backed and funded National Citizen Service programme can help. For more information: Contact Hannah Tugwell on or

College Bursaries Did you know that there is financial support available for year olds at College? If your child falls in to any of the following categories please pick up an application form from a member of College staff at the end of the evening: Lives in a household in receipt of mean tested benefits and/or with an income below £27,000 Lives in a household affected by redundancy in the last 12 months Young Parents Young Carers Received Free School Meals in year 11

BHASVIC Careers Service Lynne Trower Our Careers Advisers: Victoria Raynard We have 2 fully qualified careers advisers to help students during their time at BHASVIC. To book an appointment: Pop in to the Student Services Centre

Careers VLE Page Decision- Making Tools Be your own boss? Links to subject- specific info Live Apprenticeship vacancies

Online Career Planning Tools All this and more available via the Careers page of the VLE…

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Internet - carers

Information booklet If you were not given a booklet when you arrived, please collect one from a member of staff as you leave. Thank you.