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Open Event March 2025
Looking to take the next step after school and not sure where to start? Maybe you want to further your education and improve your career prospects. Come to our Open Event and get all the information you need to make an informed decision about your future career.
We are excited to be able to welcome you to Newbury College and University Centre Newbury (UCN) so that you can:
- Find out about T Levels, apprenticeships and other career-focused programmes
- Talk to tutors about your chosen subject(s)
- Get advice and guidance on choosing the right pathway for your career
- Take a tour of our fantastic specialist facilities
- Discover how we are working with local businesses to develop the skills needed for the workplace
Don't miss this opportunity to get the jump on your future!
| 16:00 | Registration |
| 16:05 | Welcome |
| 16:10 | Careers, not courses - Lee Hunt, Vice Principal |
| 16:15 | Apprenticeships and UCN - Dr Jo Houghton, Director of Business and Partnerships |
| 16:20 | Opportunity to talk to subject tutors, explore our facilities and get your questions answered by our specialist staff |
| 17:00 | Registration |
| 17:05 | Welcome |
| 17:10 | Careers, not courses - Lee Hunt, Vice Principal |
| 17:15 | Apprenticeships and UCN - Dr Jo Houghton, Director of Business and Partnerships |
| 17:20 | Opportunity to talk to subject tutors, explore our facilities and get your questions answered by our specialist staff |
| 18:00 | Registration |
| 18:05 | Welcome |
| 18:10 | Careers, not courses - Lee Hunt, Vice Principal |
| 18:15 | Apprenticeships and UCN - Dr Jo Houghton, Director of Business and Partnerships |
| 18:20 | Opportunity to talk to subject tutors, explore our facilities and get your questions answered by our specialist staff |
Please note: Performing Arts programmes are operated by Kingsclere Performing Arts and have a different Open Event.
Speakers
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Dr Jo Houghton - Newbury College / UCN
Dr Jo Houghton is Director of Business and Partnerships at the University Centre Newbury (UCN) and Newbury College. Jo is passionate about bringing employers, training providers and learners together to develop skills needs for the future.
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Lee Hunt MBE - Newbury College / UCN
Lee Hunt is an experienced educational leader with a track record of delivering strong curriculum outcomes while developing well-rounded young people, all aligned to the needs of local and regional businesses.
He is passionate about delivering careers not courses and has been working to embed that mantra into the culture of Newbury College.