Cheshire College – South & West has celebrated a hugely successful start to the academic year, welcoming a record-breaking number of attendees to its first Open Evening on Tuesday 7th October 2025.
The event took place simultaneously across the College’s Crewe, Ellesmere Port, and Chester campuses, marking the highest ever number of visitors.
With over a 30% increase in attendance compared to last year’s first Open Evening, thousands of prospective students, parents, and members of the local community experienced what makes Cheshire College one of the region’s leading further education providers.
“We were absolutely thrilled to see such a strong turnout across all three campuses,” said Principal and CEO, Jasbir Dhesi OBE.
“It was fantastic to see so many young people and their families exploring what their future could look like with us.”
From interactive workshops to live demonstrations and tours of cutting-edge facilities, guests got an exclusive look at over 300 course options — including A Levels, T Levels, apprenticeships, higher education, adult learning, and vocational programmes — all designed to equip students with the skills and confidence for a successful future.
Visitors at the Crewe campus were also among the first to step inside the College’s brand-new Institute of Technology (IoT) building, a landmark investment in advanced technical education across Cheshire and Warrington.
The IoT offers industry-standard facilities and dedicated spaces for innovation and higher-level technical training in engineering, developed in partnership with leading employers.
“These new facilities represent an exciting step forward for Cheshire College and students across the region,” added Jasbir Dhesi OBE.
“It’s a state-of-the-art space designed for innovation, collaboration, and the development of the high-level technical skills that employers are calling for.”
The College’s next Open Evening will take place across all campuses on Wednesday 19th November 2025 — providing another opportunity for future students and their families to explore the facilities and courses on offer.
Register to attend the Open Evening at: November Open Evening – Cheshire College South & West