Tower Hamlets College

Description

In addition to providing learning to approximately 5000 adult students, THC is home to a thriving and dynamic 6th Form College. In 2009, our students achieved a fantastic 94% A-Level pass rate, with 100% pass achievement in 21 subject areas, including vocational subjects. Many of our students progress onto a range of high profile universities such as Cambridge, LSE, Queen Mary, UCL and Goldsmiths, and to more specialist universities such as Loughborough, SOAS and Ravensbourne. Our close links to the City and Canary Wharf also give rise to unique opportunities for those who want to go straight into work having completed their studies. Additionally 0ur Employer Services Division, provide a range of training facilities to local employers and residents alike.Tower Hamlets College offers education out of four principle locations. Its sixth form centre is located at Poplar along with all the hair and beauty courses and our creative arts department, whilst the Arbour Square campus is dedicated to adult learners who are studying Access, Pathway, Youth & Community and Skills for Life. The Bethnal Green site is mainly for ESOL and evening courses, and our East India Dock Road premises house the National Skills Academy for Financial Services providing a corporate environment from which to train or retrain for work in financial services. Some further courses are offered through community centres and local venues enabling easy access to learning no matter where you live!The College is also home to Advice Solutions, a dedicated advice centre offering both course and employment advice, whilst our Employment Solutions team help people to find employment by providing job skills training, and can also assist you in developing CV writing and job interview technique. There is also a recruitment service with jobs boards filled by local employers, so whether you are a student wanting a part time job, or are looking for full time employment, the centre can help you find the job you deserve. The Advice Team offer confidential help and guidance on all variety of matters, from answering financial queries to giving course advice, and from helping with childcare problems to pointing you in the right direction for more help, such as counselling, if it is suitable.Our support services provide a network of additional help so that your time at College is as successful as it possibly can be. Our youth work team organise a calendar of activities to give you the broadest education possible, and work closely with our proactive Students' Union too. The Key Skills Area in the learning centres provides additional support to learners who want extra help with their work regardless of what course they are doing. We've also mentoring programmes, volunteering opportunities, work experience links, the Aim Higher Programme and much, much more to get your teeth into.The facilities at College provide a fantastic place to study. The Atrium Academy hair and beauty salon, motor vehicles workshop, the creative arts media suites and the catering kitchens are all built to work place equivalent. The learning resource centres offer hubs of educational activity, whilst the airy canteen spaces provide the perfect areas to relax over a coffee or snack.With courses ranging from filmmaking to economics, beauty therapy to finance, and politics to social care there are a whole host of courses both for sixth form and adult students to choose from. Combine this great course choice, with fantastic supportive staff and great facilities, and you have Tower Hamlets College, an excellent place to get the broadest education in east London.