National Apprenticeship Week Event
Date: Tuesday 10th February, 2026
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Location: Advance II Campus, Dudley, DY1 4AD
You are invited to join us for Electrical Installation Employer & Talent Connect, a focused speed‑networking event delivered as part of National Apprenticeship Week.
This event will bring together local and regional electrical installation employers with a carefully selected group of motivated electrical installation students.
The evening is designed to help employers quickly identify future talent while supporting students into work experience placements and Apprenticeship progression opportunities.
Why attend?
- Shape the future workforce – Play a vital role in developing the next generation of skilled electricians
- Meet top talent – Students are pre‑selected, motivated and ready to contribute
- Fast‑track recruitment – Speed networking offers a time‑efficient way to meet potential apprentices
- Community impact – Supporting local students strengthens the regional construction and electrical sector
Event format
- Speed networking with selected electrical installation students
- Informal conversations focused on Apprenticeships and work experience
- Opportunity to promote your business and future opportunities
- Networking with fellow employers from the electrical and construction sector
Who should attend?
- Electrical contractors (local and regional)
- Construction and facilities management companies
- Employers seeking apprentices or short‑term work experience placements
- Businesses with CSR or community engagement objectives
If you are experiencing any issues when you are trying to book your ticket/s, please email team.construction@dudleycol.ac.uk.
You are invited to accompany your apprentice to our Bring your Boss to College Day on Friday 21st November 2025, 8am – 11:30am.
- Meet tutors, assessors, and managers
- Gain an understanding of the Apprenticeship
- Understand how to capture and record off the job hours
- Expectations of apprentice, employer and college
- Understand how important the employer is to the Apprenticeship journey
- Introduction to Smartassessor
- Tour of Advance II facilities.
We’ll also include a breakfast sandwich and a coffee, of course!
It is important that employers and apprentices attend this event prior to the apprentice starting their Apprenticeship at college.
If you are experiencing any issues when you are trying to book your ticket/s, please email team.construction@dudleycol.ac.uk.
As one of our loyal employers, you’ll be amongst the first locally to discover how you can now access fully funded FREE* training for your staff living in the West Midlands area, including:
- MIG Welding Level 1
- MIG Welding Level 2
- TIG Welding Level 1
- TIG Welding Level 2
- MMA Welding Level 1
- MMA Welding Level 2
*T&Cs apply
Find out what makes Dudley College a great place to study at our open event!
Whether you’re a school leaver, aspiring apprentice or adult looking for a part-time course, we can help you explore your career options. You can visit us anytime between 4pm and 7pm on Wednesday 10th June 2026.
At our open event, you’ll get the chance to:
- Tour our exciting facilities and see where you’ll be studying
- Speak to our tutors about our range of courses
- Get expert advice about your future career
- Get information on travel, finance and student support
- Find out how to apply.
We can’t wait to meet you and help you plan for the future.
Don’t forget that you’ll need to visit the campus that is home to the course(s) you’re interested in studying. If you’re not sure, visit our subjects by campus page.
If you’re interested in A levels, please book directly on the Dudley Sixth website.
Find out what makes Dudley College a great place to study at our open event!
Whether you’re a school leaver, aspiring apprentice or adult looking for a part-time course, we can help you explore your career options. You can visit us anytime between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 17th January 2026.
At our open event, you’ll get the chance to:
- Tour our exciting facilities and see where you’ll be studying
- Speak to our tutors about our range of courses
- Get expert advice about your future career
- Get information on travel, finance and student support
- Find out how to apply.
Don’t forget that you’ll need to visit the campus that is home to the course(s) you’re interested in studying. If you’re not sure, visit our subjects by campus page.
Adult learners – please bring the following information with you on the day:
- Evidence of all of your current qualifications
- Proof of identity such as passport, debit card or driving licence.
We can’t wait to meet you and help you plan for the future.
If you’re interested in A levels, please register directly on the Dudley Sixth website.
Find out what makes Dudley College a great place to study at our open event!
Whether you’re a school leaver, aspiring apprentice or adult looking for a part-time course, we can help you explore your career options. You can visit us anytime between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 11th October 2025.
At our open event, you’ll get the chance to:
- Tour our exciting facilities and see where you’ll be studying
- Speak to our tutors about our range of courses
- Get expert advice about your future career
- Get information on travel, finance and student support
- Find out how to apply.
We can’t wait to meet you and help you plan for the future.
Don’t forget that you’ll need to visit the campus that is home to the course(s) you’re interested in studying. If you’re not sure, visit our subjects by campus page.
If you would like to attend our Open Day, please turn up to your chosen campus and a member of our team will help you register. Don’t forget to visit the campus that is home to the subject(s) that you’re interested in studying. We can’t wait to welcome you to Dudley College!
If you’re interested in A levels, please register directly on the Dudley Sixth website.
If you’re a year 11 student, you’re invited to come along to our creative industries workshop and try out our courses before you study with us in September 2025.
Guided by our expert tutors, you’ll take part in a carousel of exciting workshops, experience life on campus and meet like-minded students who may be on the course with you.
Book now to join us at the Dudley College Evolve Campus on Saturday 5th April, 9am – 12pm.
Acting
Step into the spotlight and explore the world of performance in our acting workshop. You’ll have a go at the name game, get involved in the energy release exercise and unleash your creativity in the spontaneous improvisation activity.
Dance
Whether you’re a beginner or have some dance experience, this interactive jazz dance workshop will introduce you to the course and show you some jazz dance techniques. You’ll also be able to take part in some learning repertoire.
Music
Experience the future of music creation! Join us for an immersive workshop, where sound meets storytelling. Explore the art of Foley and generative sound design, syncing audio to video to bring scenes to life. Then, dive into Logic Pro to craft original compositions, blending technology with musicality.
Technical Theatre
Discover the art of bringing a performance to life from behind the scenes with Son et Lumière (sound and light), as well as visual cueing with sound using stage ‘weapons’.
Book Your Place
Find out why so many of our students go on to university and find dream careers in their chosen subject.
Our Creative Industries Workshops have now finished. To apply for any of our courses, please use the button below.
Please note these sessions are for Year 11 students only.
Find out what makes Dudley College a great place to study at our open event!
Whether you’re a school leaver, aspiring apprentice or adult looking for a part-time course, we can help you explore your career options. You can visit us anytime between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 8th March 2025.
At our open event, you’ll get the chance to:
- Tour our exciting facilities and see where you’ll be studying
- Speak to our tutors about our range of courses
- Get expert advice about your future career
- Get information on travel, finance and student support
- Find out how to apply.
We can’t wait to meet you and help you plan for the future.
To find out more about what’s on offer during the day please download our what’s on guide here.
Registrations have now closed. If you haven’t registered yet, don’t worry! Just turn up on the day at the campus you would like to visit.
Don’t forget that you’ll need to visit the campus that is home to the course(s) you’re interested in studying. If you’re not sure, visit our subjects by campus page.
During this briefing we will be giving you an insight into the requirements of the Apprenticeships so you can support your apprentice. Note: It is important that employers attend this event prior to the apprentice starting their Apprenticeship.
Breakfast and tea/coffee will be provided.
During this event our employer engagement team will be on hand to answer any questions and finalise any outstanding enrolment issues. Our curriculum team will also be available to talk through our Apprenticeship courses.
You are invited to accompany your apprentice to our Bring your Boss to College Day on Friday 17th October 2025, 8am – 11:30am.
- Meet tutors, assessors, and managers
- Gain an understanding of the Apprenticeship
- Understand how to capture and record off the job hours
- Expectations of apprentice, employer and college
- Understand how important the employer is to the Apprenticeship journey
- Introduction to Smartassessor
- Tour of Advance II facilities.
We’ll also include a breakfast sandwich and a coffee, of course!
It is important that employers and apprentices attend this event prior to the apprentice starting their Apprenticeship at college.
If you are experiencing any issues when you are trying to book your ticket/s, please email team.construction@dudleycol.ac.uk.
As one of our loyal employers, you’ll be amongst the first locally to discover how you can now access fully funded FREE* training for your staff living in the West Midlands area, including:
- 18th Edition Amendment 2
- Inspection & Testing
- Electric Vehicle Charger Installation
- Portable Appliance Testing
- Control Circuitry and Motor Control
- Smart Home Technology
*T&Cs apply
