Open days and events
This page is for students and visitors with information on upcoming events and careers news.
National Citizen Service (NCS)
National Citizen Service helps 15-17 year-olds build skills for work and life. Each year they offer experiences away from home as an opportunity to meet new people, learn new skills, work on entrepreneurial social action projects through community-based volunteering. They also offer online experiences so do check them out!
East Sussex College Group (ESCG)
East Sussex College has campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes and Newhaven.
Please click the what's on section where you can find up-to-date information about forthcoming opportunities and see the full range of courses on offer in each area.
DV8 Sussex
DV8 Sussex is a creative college offering students aged 16-18 personalised, industry-led courses through practical project-based learning. Course information can be found in their prospectus. Open Day events on their Brighton and Bexhill campuses happen throughout the year; sign up to their socials to keep up to date with these events.
RAF Virtual Event
Curious about a career in the RAF?
Embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of the Royal Air Force and discover the boundless opportunities that await you. If you've ever considered a career in the RAF, look no further than RAF World – your gateway to an exclusive insider's perspective.
Join the RAF team from the comfort of your own home, where you can:
- Explore interactive, 360° global operations, and see how we provide support all over the world. These operation zones are packed with tonnes of information and videos, to help you discover what life is like in the RAF and the perfect career for you.
- Speak directly to an RAF recruiter. Our experts in the field will be there online to answer all your burning questions regarding career paths available, the RAF lifestyle, sports opportunities, benefits and how to start your journey.
- Begin your RAF journey and get the support you need to take the next step.
This is the perfect opportunity to discover what life is like in the RAF and find a career for you!
Tickets are FREE, secure your spot now to join us.
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INVESTIN
Summer experiences offer students the chance to test drive their dream career, through a range of immersive experiences with industry professionals. Careers including medical, banking, law, film, fashion and architecture are just some on offer. Be sure to check it out and have a go!
Glyndebourne - Take part
Glyndebourne offers opportunities for all ages including youth opera, community projects and talent development schemes.
Future Leaders Project
The Ivy House brings together thought leaders, curious minds and critical thinkers in a virtual space to discuss hot topics that can change how we develop each new generation of leaders, for now and in the future. There are free events and resources available to keep you informed, developed and inspired to step up and become the leader of your life.
Routes into STEM course
This virtual course is for students aged 13+. It shows you the opportunities open to you after your GCSEs. The live interactive sessions with professionals take place in the half-term or summer holidays. The course involves around 20 hours of study to complete over 3 weeks and on completion you will receive a Bronze Industrial Cadets award.
Find out more about the Routes into STEM course.
University of Law School
The University of Law is one of the UK’s leading providers of legal education and training.
Find out more about The University of Law.
Learn Live UK
Watch live careers broadcasts and see the latest events on the Learn Live Channel.
intogames
Start your journey into games. Find out about careers, opportunities and programming for game development. Find all this and more on the intogames website.
Eastbourne College
Eastbourne College offers in-person as well as virtual visits of the College throughout the year. Annually in February/March time, the College hosts a free 'Futures Convention' event. Around 60 exhibitors representing a range of different career pathways, universities and colleges offer help and guidance on the next steps. Details to book a free space on the 2024 event are here