Heart of Worcestershire College announces Open Evening for prospective students in January

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Heart of Worcestershire College (HoW College) has announced its upcoming Open Evening in January, giving prospective students a first-hand look at its wide range of courses and facilities across its four campuses around the county.

From 5-8pm on Wednesday 28th January 2026, visitors are invited to explore HoW College’s Worcester, Redditch, Bromsgrove and Malvern campuses with the opportunity to tour the state-of-the-art facilities, meet tutors, and discover the courses and pathways that are the best fit.

Worcester Campus
Spread across multiple sites, the Worcester campus offers courses in Performing Arts, Hair & Beauty, Computing & IT, Hospitality & Catering, Engineering, and Inclusive Learning (SEN). It is also home to dedicated centres for Plumbing and Automotive at the Duckworth Centre of Engineering. Facilities include the All Saints, St Andrew’s, and Cathedral Buildings, alongside the Duckworth Centre.

Bromsgrove Campus
Bromsgrove caters for students interested in everything from Art & Design to Engineering, Media Production, Electrical Installation, Management & Professional qualifications, Automotive, Computing & IT, Apprenticeships, and Games Design.

Redditch Campus
At the Peakman Street site, visitors can explore courses in Public Services, Hospitality & Catering, Hair & Beauty, Business, Health & Social Care, Sports, Travel & Tourism, and Inclusive Learning (SEN). Redditch also supports adult learners with Access to Higher Education and Inclusive Learning programmes. The Alliance House site specialises in Construction training.

Malvern Campus
Offering a wide range of construction-related training, Malvern provides hands-on learning in Plastering, Bricklaying, Carpentry and Joinery, Construction Skills and Maintenance Operations. The specialist site gives students access to facilities for vocational courses, training them in practical skills needed for industry success.

Michelle Dowse, CEO and Principal at HoW College, said: “We are starting the new year strong with our first Open Evening and are once again excited to welcome prospective students and give them an insight into their future careers. It’s always a joy to see visitors get inspired and excited about the wide range of career opportunities and pathways they can choose. Our expert tutors will be on hand to discuss courses and see what pathway would best suit them and their passions.”

Notes to editors

About Heart of Worcestershire College HoW College is the largest further education college in Worcestershire, offering a wide range of vocational and technical courses in specialist subject areas alongside a vast array of apprenticeships and higher education courses. From courses for school leavers to affordable higher education and professional qualifications, we pride ourselves in delivering job related qualifications in high quality environments to enable our students to achieve a positive and bright future. Across our four campuses in Worcester, Redditch, Bromsgrove and Malvern, we have exceptional facilities including commercial hair and beauty salons, modern engineering & construction centres, state-of-the-art IT suites and spacious working kitchens. At HoW College we’re dedicated to providing the best experience for every student, from the very beginning of their studies.

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