Adult Education Open Day - New Year, New Start

Saturday 10 January | 10am – 1pm | Newport Campus & Whippingham Campus

Ready to make 2026 the year you invest in yourself?

Join us at the Isle of Wight College’s for our Adult Education Open Day.

Whether you're looking to boost your skills, change careers, return to learning after a break, or take that step into a degree course, this is your chance to explore what’s possible in a supportive and welcoming environment — with many courses available for free.

Did you know?
- 50% of high earners and 30% of lower earners are considering job-related training.
- 60% of adults aren’t worried about AI replacing jobs—because they’re learning new skills.

Adult learning really does pay—629,370 learners across the UK are already taking steps to improve their future. Why not you?

What’s waiting for you at our Newport Campus:

Friendly, inclusive environment for adults
Meet tutors from a range of adult programmes —including foundation courses, vocational courses, apprenticeships and degree-level courses
Get free, friendly careers advice tailored to adults
Enjoy a coffee and a chat with other like-minded people who are also taking their next step
Learn about funding, flexible study options, and the support (including financial) available to help you succeed

What’s waiting for you at our Whippingham Campus:

Meet employers and discover a variety of engineering apprenticeships
Chat to our engineering lectures about adult skill up courses
Learn about funding, flexible study options, and the support (including financial) available to help you succeed

New year, new start — your future begins at the Isle of Wight College

Saturday 10 January | 10am–1pm | Newport Campus (Adult Education) & Whippingham Campus (Apprenticeships)