School Liaison
At TRC we are committed to supporting and working in partnership with local schools to help raise your students’ awareness of Further Education and understand the opportunities available to them. We can organise and deliver a variety of FREE, bespoke actives within school or here at the College designed to meet your needs and those of your students.
In addition, to aid the transition and ensure that students are up to date with the latest offers in Post-16 study, we are happy to provide impartial support for regular events throughout the year at :
• Careers Events
• Parents’ Evenings
• Options Evenings
TRC Presentation
An overview of TRC, our courses and entry requirements, our facilities and support available. The presentation can be tailored to fit an assembly or information session. Depending on availability some of your ex-students may be able to join the session to talk about transition to College from the student perspective.
Which is the best route for me?
Delivered by our Careers Team, an information session explaining the difference between A Level, T Level and BTEC qualifications and how the different course structures suit individual learners; followed by an overview of TRC’s Level 3 provision, entry requirements and progression pathways into university, apprenticeships and employment.
Subject Tasters and Workshops
Subject to availability, our curriculum staff can deliver subject presentations and workshops in College.
Inspiring Aspirations
Our Careers team are available to deliver a presentation to inspire, support and guide your students when making their subject choices and pathway decisions with focus on progression opportunities at Post-16.
College Tours
College tours are available throughout the year and are a great insight into student life and the college environment. We are happy to accommodate individuals or groups of students. The tour will cover the whole campus and students will be able to see classrooms, labs, sports facilities, social areas and our Learning Resources Centre.
Revision Sessions
Hold a GCSE revision day at TRC designed to motivate and inspire your learners. Add on a college tour or subject taster to help inspire your students towards their next step.
Life as a TRC Student
Our Student Crew are available to visit your school to talk about the benefits of college, student life, how Level 3 study differs from GCSE and the commitment required for independent learning at college! Subject to timetable availability.
Mock Interviews
We can help support your interviews in school or arrange them here at TRC. Your students will gain an insight into what is expected in a real-life interview. Constructive feedback and tips for improvement will be provided.
Bespoke Taster Days
Students can sample a range of subjects, find out about the support available, access careers advice and gain an insight into college life! Come for a morning or afternoon session, subject to staff availability.
Careers Fair
Your staff and students are welcome to attend our Careers Fair held in October. We have over 60 exhibitors including local employers and HE institutions available for your students to talk to. On arrival students will be given information about the organisations and some example questions to ask to get the best out of their visit.
HE Progression Evening
This event for students, staff and parents/carers consists of talks on all aspects of higher education, including:
• Why go to uni?
• Pathways
• How to research courses and institutions
• Fees and Financial Support
If you would like to take advantage of any of our school liaison provision and activities, please contact us on 01709 300600 or email trcinfo@trc.ac.uk to discuss your initial requirements.