Adult & HE Open Event

Thursday 21st May 2026 | 5PM to 7PM @ Hartlepool College

Whether you’re a Level 3 college leaver ready to take the next step, or an adult looking to return to education and transform your career, this event is designed for you. With 300+ students studying Higher Education at Hartlepool College each year, and a Gold Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) award to our name, you’ll find expert advice, real course leaders, and a genuine community waiting for you.

97% of our HE students rated teaching positively, above the 86% national average. We are also above the national average in 5 out of 7 National Student Survey themes. (NSS 2024/25)

What’s on at the event?

• Chat with Course Leaders and speak directly with subject specialists to find the right course for you
• Student Finance Made Simple with clear, honest advice on fees, loans and grants
• Access to Higher Education options for adults returning to study or those without traditional qualifications
• Higher Apprenticeships so you can earn while you learn with a higher-level qualification
• Application Advice to help you understand exactly what you need to do to secure your place
• Explore Our Facilities and see where you’ll study, train and grow

We offer Higher Education programmes across a wide range of subjects, including Engineering, Construction, Counselling, Teaching and Learning, Sports, Public Services, Travel and Tourism, Culinary Arts, Salon Management and Health.

Our full offer of Higher Education and Access courses can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/StayLocalStudyHigher

No qualifications? Been out of study for years? Our Access to Higher Education courses in Health and Humanities offer a flexible, supported pathway to university-level study and come with a money-back guarantee on completion. Our team will be on hand to talk you through every option. More information about our access offer can be found here https://tinyurl.com/HCAccessOffer

Special Guest: Teesside University

We’re delighted to welcome Teesside University, our trusted partner, who will be at the event to answer your questions about student loans, dispel myths about Higher Education funding, and help you understand the real benefits of studying a university-level course closer to home.

Beyond our academic routes and Higher Education provision, we offer practical, employer-led training designed to help you get into work or progress in your current role. These programmes focus on the skills local industries are actively seeking, giving you a direct route into sectors such as engineering, logistics, construction and manufacturing. For many adults, gaining new skills is the first step into employment or career progression.

Courses available

• Level 2 Rail Engineering
  Build the technical skills needed to enter a growing and essential industry.
• Level 2 Warehousing & Counterbalance FLT Training
  Gain the licences and experience needed for logistics and distribution roles.
• Seymour Skills Academy, Gateway to Construction
  Take your first step into construction through employer-led training and site-based insight.
• Level 2 Manufacturing
  Develop core skills for roles in production, engineering and modern industry.

Why choose this route

• Learn skills employers are actively recruiting for
• Train in realistic working environments
• Move into work or progress in your current role
• Get support from a team connected to local employers

Meet the Employer Services Team

Ask questions. Explore your options. Find the route that works for you.

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement launches for new learners from January 2027, opening up more flexible ways to fund your Higher Education. Come along and find out what this means for you.

For more information about the entitlement, visit the Government website here: https://tinyurl.com/HCLifeLongLearning