Love your college? Celebrate your place of study during National Colleges Week

It’s time to cheer for colleges during National Colleges Week. Celebrate these wonderful places of learning with a range of events and activities.

Do you love your college? We hope so!

The Association of Colleges invites you to celebrate your college during Colleges Week.

The fortnight-long nationwide celebration will shine a light on the myriad of benefits colleges provide for their students and the wider community.

When is Colleges Week?

This year, Colleges Week is taking place over two weeks to make sure that everyone can take part. From 9 – 20 October, the Association of Colleges will be encouraging people to focus on the many boons and benefits that colleges bring. From their ability to support key sectors to the role they play in boosting the national economy – it’s time to give colleges a big round of applause!

What happens in Colleges Week?

During the two weeks that make up the Colleges Week celebrations, the Association of Colleges will bring focus to the different ways in which colleges contribute to our society.

Week 1 – from Monday 9 October

In the first week, activities will look at how colleges support local skills, labour markets and life chances.

Daily themes will focus on key sectors:

• Construction
• Digital
• Green Skills
• Health and Social Care
• Hospitality

Week 2 – from Monday 16 October

In the second week, there will be more focus on how colleges support the national economy. There will be time to examine how boosting investment can improve productivity levels, with a Parliamentary reception on 18 October.

How can I get involved in Colleges Week?

Shout it out! – Colleges week is a time to shout about the success you see around you. Colleges are amazing places, hotbeds of learning, development and discovery. Be sure to celebrate your teachers, classmates and support staff!

Get tagging! – Use the hashtags #LoveOurColleges and #CollegesWeek2023 on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and LinkedIn to share the love!

Be sure to follow the Capital City College Group (CCCG) blog and social media accounts to see how we’re celebrating Colleges Week!

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