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Getting started
Thank you for joining us for our Virtual Open Event for Reading College.
Before you start, please watch the short video below from our School Partner, Penny Bradshaw, as she explains how to easily navigate the event, the schedule for the day, and how to get in touch with us.
Download the PDF Virtual Open Event guide
Welcome to Reading College
Watch the video below for an introduction to Reading College from Charlotte Morgan, Head of Campus, covering its amazing facilities, subject areas and support available for all students.
360 Virtual tour
You might not be able to visit the college in person but we've got he next best thing for you.

Subject areas live Q&A
If you want to find out more about specific subject areas or courses, our tutors will be available for live-chat Q&A sessions on Microsoft Teams between 4-8pm. Click the links below to explore our faculties and subject areas, see the full Q&A timings and links to join in.
Careers support
Not sure about your options? Talk to our dedicated Activate Careers Team! They offer 1-to-1 meetings, help with university and UCAS applications, and interview preparation. In this short video we demystify qualifications and explain how Activate Careers can help you get to where you want to be.
Advice and Admissions, Student Support and Learning Support
Ready for a change of scene from school? Make the switch to college and enjoy the freedom of being yourself in a safe and welcoming environment. Applying to college and studying with us can seem daunting at first, but our Advice and Admissions, Student Support and Learning Support teams are all on hand to make things as smooth and as easy as possible.
Download the Support for Students PDF
Download the Group Learning Support PDF
Apprenticeships
If you are looking to do an apprenticeship, Reading College works together with Activate Apprenticeships to help you earn while you learn! We have apprenticeship vacancies in motor vehicle, engineering, business, childcare, construction and education sectors, to name just a few!
For more information, watch our showreel below or visit the Activate Apprenticeships website for more information and a live list of vacancies in your area.
Thanks for joining our Reading College Virtual Open Event! We hope that you found it informative and that we answered all of your questions.