Blackpool And The Fylde College
About Blackpool And The Fylde College
Welcome to Blackpool and The Fylde College - the number 1 large general further education college in England for student success and proud Queen's Anniversary Prize winner.
Blackpool And The Fylde College Description
Blackpool and The Fylde College is one of the UK’s leading Further and Higher Education colleges and training providers. Our reputation for excellence has developed through professionalism and passion for learning, helped by talented staff, outstanding resources and massive commitment to student support.
We have a number of campuses located in the North West of England providing a range of programmes designed to equip people for work. We additionally provide workforce training to businesses both locally and nationally to equip people with the skills required to meet the demands of competitive industries.
We are proud to offer gateways to education for adults and those who have been out of education for a while. Whether you are looking for career progression or just want to up-skill and learn something new, we offer a wide variety of courses, degrees, apprenticeships and traineeships.
We recently became the third general Further Education College in the UK to receive Grade 1 Outstandingacross each of the main areas since a new framework was put into place in September 2012
Accolades:
- We’ve been designated a National Beacon of Excellence by the government
- We've been judged by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) as fully meeting UK standards, with 2 out of the possible 3 additional areas judged as 'commended' and 11 areas of good practice being cited.
We’re an Associate College of Lancaster University – ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide*
National Training Award winner two years running
- We’re a National Beacon Award winner – our latest win in 2010 was for working with a group of colleges to make more than £200, 000 savings through smarter procurement
- We’ve been awarded the government standard for Customer Service Excellence
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Get the best of both worlds when you choose to be an apprentice! 🌟
We offer a range of the courses, support and assistance throughout and you can earn a full-time wage whilst you study towards your qualification! Sound interesting? Find out more via the link below.
There's still time to apply... ☑️
Our HNC and Level 3 Construction students were lucky enough to see the £24m Blackpool Conference and Exhibition Centre taking shape as guests of McLaughlin & Harvey.
Building futures - this is what B&FC is all about.
https://www.blackpool.ac.uk/construction- students-visit-bla…
Ready for a new job - or to learn more and earn more?
Join us anytime from 10am to 2pm Monday or Friday, 2 or 6 March for drop-in sessions at our Bispham Campus on Ashfield Road and University Centre (South Building - Park Road).
We'll help get you from here to your new career!
With an apprenticeship at Blackpool & The Fylde College, you can work towards a nationally-recognised qualification and develop your career at the same time.
Our apprenticeships are available to anyone over the age of 16 and in employment before the apprenticeship start date.
Take a look at our current vacancies, find an employer or learn how to apply below ⬇️
As an employer, are you wanting to attract new talent and/or upskill your existing employees via an apprenticeship?📈
At B&FC, our wide range of apprenticeships can be customised to fulfill employers’ individual needs, to ensure both you and the apprentice achieve the best possible outcomes.
If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, follow the link below!
Computing and Digital Technologies students are now enjoying a well-deserved rest after putting their game development skills to the ultimate test.
Learn more about B&FC's annual Game Jam - and you can be part of the action next year.
https://blackpool.ac.uk/game-jam
Here at B&FC it's our job to help you to live your best life.
Thousands of students have exceeded their career expectations by studying their way to success.
Watch how Nigel Railton went from tea boy to head honcho at the UK's national lottery firm.
... https://www.bbc.co.uk/…/ceo-secrets-how -camelot-boss-got-to…
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Leaving school soon?
September's just around the corner and it's time to start thinking about your next steps.
Come on over to our Open Event on March 4 from 4.30 to 7pm.
... To get you started, here are some great questions to ask about your future.
https://www.blackpool.ac.uk/open-events/w hat-to-ask
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This year's B&FC Game Jam is ON.
36 hours. 20 students. 1 island-themed game per team.
We'll be back later on to celebrate the winners and show you what they've built.
... Computing and Digital Technologies students enjoy loads of events like this. Why don't you join them?
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It’s not too late to apply for an apprenticeship at Blackpool & The Fylde College! 😀
You can gain valuable skills whilst earning a full-time wage! Sound interesting? Take a look at our current apprenticeship vacancies if you are currently unemployed or if you are currently employed, simply choose your field of study and APPLY!
Follow the link below ⬇️... https://www.blackpool.ac.uk/apprenticeshi ps
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Ooo-arr third annual Game Jam has begun. We're looking forward to finding out who will reign supreme.
There's always something exciting going on here at B&FC.
Super proud of our Wellbeing students producing the Love Yourself brochure promoting body positivity among young people.
Truly a great piece of work. Well done!
FInd out more and check out their work at https://blackpool.ac.uk/…/body-positivi ty-heart-students-lo…
How to find your perfect career - and make it yours:
❓ Be quizzed: https://icould.com/buzz-quiz/ 😮 Be amazed - at all the ace jobs right for you 🎓 Be expert: Check out courses to get you there at https://blackpool.ac.uk/courses/a-z... 🗺️ Be inspired at our open events - https://blackpool.ac.uk/events
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Starting a degree course in September?
Time to apply for student finance.
It’s quick and easy and you don’t need to have a place confirmed.
... https://www.gov.uk/apply-online-for-stude nt-finance
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Blackpool and The Fylde College students learn from the very best. terrific tutors and inspirational visiting lecturers alike.
Last week we welcomed back B&FC alumni Ady and Victoria from brilliant branding agency True North to surprise and delight students with their story of Showtown - Blackpool's upcoming museum of entertainment.
Read all about it - and pick up some great tips on securing a work placement during your studies.
... https://blackpool.ac.uk/…/true-north-al umni-share-stories-o…
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Exciting challenge for our Business students competing for glory in Young Enterprise's Company Programme. Both our teams - Junk Jewellery and Eye Sensory - are at University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) for Dragons' Den-style pitches.
Good luck, superstars!