Birmingham-UK, Delhi-India & Hargeisa-Somaliland

Midlands College offers a variety of Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) services to both current and former students at no cost. These services aim to create a safe environment, assist students in reaching their full potential, and the necessary resources to achieve their life and learning goals. You can select up to two standard IAG services per day or schedule a personalized session on a convenient day and time.

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IAG Services

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EGS’ IAG services can be categorised into the following five types:

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Career progression 

• Advice on Career Progression or career development

• CV writing 

• CPD writing

• Cover letter writing for a job

• Course Information, including university admission

• Personal statement for a university admission

ICT training

• Computer or IT short courses such as but not limited to:

• Basic on computer (how to use keyboard, mouse and internet)

  • Using computer and safety 

  • Computer basic online 

  • Job searching

Academic support

• Additional support in English and/or Maths

• Help with writing assignments 

Signposting

• Advice on Mental Health/Illness 

• List of potential local employers with their contacts

• List of local libraries with opening times and contacts

• List of local childminder offices

• List of local Citizen Advice Bureau (CAB)

• List of websites where free advice is given on immigration, finance, etc.

• List of recommended books for a course

• Information on Mental Health/Illness

• Information on immigration services

• Information on how to cope with COVID-19 situations.

Other services

• Arranging a trip, industrial visit, etc, for better knowledge and skills

• Driving theory & hazard test guidance

• Funding Eligibilities

• Life in the UK test guidance

• Short courses on essential and selected topics such as but not limited to:

• • Anger/stress management 

• • Equality and diversity, bibliography/references 

• • Health and Safety

• • Preparation for a job interview

• • How to manage stress and anxiety

 

Any learners can choose any of these standards of IAG services they need or request for a customised IAG services such combining above two or more than two courses together or any other services that are not listed here.

 

How to access IAG services

For more information on IAG services, you can read or get a copy of our IAG Services policy and procedure or find out how IAG services can help you by asking any of our staff, including class tutors and IAG staff, while you are at college. You can also see classrooms’ IAG posters. You can call 0121 630 3005 or email enquiry@midlandscollegeofcommerce.co.uk  to book an IAG session or find more information on IAG services.