Advice Solutions

Drop in for advice on education, training and work...
or call us on 020 7510 7777 (open 9.30am-1.00pm, Mon-Weds and 2.00pm-4.30pm Thurs)
or email us at advice@tower.ac.uk »
or attend an advice session »

For Students (New and Existing)

Whether you are an existing student or someone who might become a student at THC, Advice Solutions has lots to offer you...

Course advice
HE and progression advice
Welfare and financial support advice
Careers and employment advice

Click on "Support for your Learning" in the navigation on the left for links to more specific information.

Advice Solutions for advice on education, training and employment » (120kb pdf file)

Student Advisers

The Student Advisers are based in Advice Solutions at Poplar. Appointments can be made at the Advice Solutions reception at the following times:

Monday - Thursday: 9.30am - 12pm or 2pm - 4pm
Drop in sessions run from: 12pm-1pm

Alternatively call 020 7510 7903 or email advice@tower.ac.uk »

Students with emergency issues can drop in at any time to see an Adviser. (On Fridays Students need to contact reception first as adminisatration is carried out on Fridays.)

Student Advisers are here to help » (110kb pdf file)

For further Advice Solutions Publications visit our Support Publications page »

Advice Solutions - drop in for advice on education, training and work

For Jobseekers

If you are looking for employment (you do not need to be a student at THC) our dedicated Employment Solutions Employment Support Team at can help you in many ways...

Finding a job
Employment and careers advice
Training advice
Mentoring
Help completing application forms
Help creating CVs
Interview techniques

Visit our Employment Solutions page for further information »

Need Support Finding Work? » (180kb pdf file)

Need Careers Advice?

At our Poplar site we have Link Advisers from Connexions Tower Hamlets, our local Careers organisation. They offer independent careers advice and guidance to both students and prospective students. More information about Careers Advice at Tower Hamlets College »

Evening Advice Sessions (term time only)

Advice Drop-in Sessions for Outreach Students at Arbour Square » (120kb pdf file)

We hold regular evening advice sessions at our various sites throughout the Borough (see below for site specific details). You can have an informal chat with course tutors about courses of interest and find out more about support available to students. Our course advisers will also be on hand to help you identify and explore the opportunities on offer at the College.

Advice Sessions at Poplar Site

Address and directions »

The next advice sessions at Poplar will be held at 5pm-6.30pm on:

Tuesday 16th March 2010 (Advice Session)
Tuesday 30th March 2010 (Advice/Interview Session)
Tuesday 27th April 2010 (Advice/Interview Session)
Tuesday 11th May 2010 (Advice/Interview Session)
Tuesday 25th May 2010 (Advice Session)
Tuesday 22nd June 2010 (Advice/Interview Session)
Tuesday 6th July 2010 (Advice/Interview Session)

Further dates will be confirmed shortly.

Advice will be available in the following subject areas as well as other areas:

Business, Computing & IT
Catering
Counselling
Creative Arts (including Access to Higher Education for Creative Arts)
Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy
Health, Care & Early Years
Motor Vehicle Skills
Science

Advice Sessions at Arbour Square Site

Address and directions »
Held every Wednesday for the following subject areas, call the Advice Line on 020 7510 7777.

Teacher Training for ESOL, Literacy and Numeracy teachers (every Tuesday 4pm – 5pm bookable in advance on 020 7510 7560/7777)
Access to Higher Education - Advice sessions for 2010 run every Wednesday during term time from March to July at 4.00pm or 5.00pm (except Creative Arts which is held every Tuesday at Poplar). You will have a chance to find out more about our Access and Pathways courses, and will then be asked to complete English and Maths assessments. You are advised to allow two hours for your assessment. If you have childcare responsibilities, please make alternative arrangements as we are unable to provide childcare facilities during this time.

Advice Sessions at Bethnal Green Site

Address and directions »
Held for the following subject areas by appointment only, call 020 7510 7960 to book an appointment at Bethnal Green:

Skills for Life (ESOL)
Skills for Life (Literacy and Numeracy)

Advice Sessions at Idea Stores

Chrisp Street address »
Whitechapel address »

By appointment only for the following subject areas, call: 020 7510 7960 to book an appointment at the Idea Store:

Skills for Life (ESOL)