Empowering North London: How Barnet and Southgate College is Transforming Lives This Colleges Week

Barnet and Southgate College is proud to take part in Colleges Week and highlight the vital role further education plays in transforming lives, strengthening communities, and supporting the UK economy.

Throughout the week, the College is showcasing our student achievements, employer partnerships, and innovative training programmes that help learners of all ages gain the skills they need to succeed in work and life. Colleges Week is a national campaign led by the Association of Colleges (AoC) which provides an important platform to promote the impact of further education and the opportunities it creates locally.

“Colleges Week is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our students, staff, and partners. At Barnet and Southgate College, we are committed to delivering high-quality education and skills training that opens doors, supports local employers, and creates opportunities for everyone in the community to thrive.” 

Neil Coker, Principal and CEO

As one of North London’s leading further education providers, the College serves thousands of learners each year across a wide range of vocational and academic courses. Highlights for the week will include: 

• Hosting the Media competition for the regional round of the World Skills Competition at Barnet on Wednesday 4th March. 
• We will also be wishing our students luck as they compete in competitions for Electrical, Cyber Security, Engineering, Science and Plumbing, at colleges in London throughout the week. 
• We will be welcoming prospective students and their families to our Colindale campus for our open event on Wednesday 
• On Friday and Saturday (6th and 7th March) our student ambassadors will be out and about in Enfield Town Centre, to meet potential students and talk about their experience of studying at the College. Come and have a chat with us at our stand in Enfield Palace Gardens 
• As well as all this, we will be sharing some fantastic stories of our students’ successes thorough out the week, here on our website and on social media, so be sure to follow-us.