Online Webinars for Parents & Carers
Help your young person take their next step with confidence. Join our free online webinars designed specifically for parents and carers who want to understand the flexible, future‑focused study options available at the Â׸£ÀûƬ.
Whether your young person is considering university for the first time, wants a more supportive route into higher education, or is exploring creative and digital careers, these sessions will give you the clarity you need.
Choosing the right pathway after college or sixth form can feel unfamiliar, especially when your young person is considering a qualification outside the traditional degree route.
You’ll hear directly from our academic tutors, who will share insight into course content, teaching approaches, industry links, and the support available to students throughout their studies.
These qualifications may be completely new to you or you may simply want to better understand your young person’s options, this webinar is an opportunity to ask questions, build confidence, and learn more about the exciting routes available at Salford.
Why attend?
- Understand what CertHE and DipHE qualifications are and how they support progression into full degrees
- Learn about the career pathways linked to Esports, Data Science & Digital Technology, and Social Media & Creative Digital Media
- Hear directly from our academic teams about course content, student support, and future opportunities
- Ask questions in a relaxed, supportive environment
- Get practical guidance on applications, entry requirements, and next steps
Greater Manchester Institute of Technology
The Greater Manchester Institute of Technology (GMIoT) offers Higher Technical Skills courses designed to support young people into careers in growing sectors such as construction, data, social media and digital.
Join our parents and carers webinar to find out how these courses can help your young person gain the skills, experience, and confidence needed for the jobs of the future.
Delivered at the Â׸£ÀûƬ, these GMIoT courses combine study with real-world experience. Students benefit from industry input through guest speakers, live briefs, employer visits, and placement opportunities, alongside learning in specialist, modern facilities.
Students are based at the Â׸£ÀûƬ and are also part of the wider GMIoT network, connecting them with opportunities across the region.
Choose from one of the three subjects below and book the relevant webinar.
Creative Digital Media and Social Media Content Creation
From influencers to digital designers to video producers, creative digital roles are shaping how brands communicate and how audiences engage with the world.
This webinar covers:
- How students learn content creation, storytelling, branding, and digital strategy
- The tools and platforms used across the creative industries
- Career routes in marketing, media production, advertising, and digital communications
- How creative and digital media courses blend technical skill with imagination
Perfect for families supporting young people who love creativity, communication, design, or digital culture.
This webinar will take place online on Tuesday 23 June 18:00 - 19:00 (GMT)
Esports
Esports is far more than competitive gaming. It’s a multi‑billion‑pound global industry spanning event management, broadcasting, coaching, marketing, and digital production.
This webinar helps parents and carers understand:
- How esports courses develop teamwork, strategy, leadership, and digital media skills
- The wide range of professional roles within the esports ecosystem
- How the GMIoT supports students with cutting‑edge facilities and industry partnerships
- Why esports qualifications are increasingly recognised by employers
Ideal for families supporting young people passionate about gaming, media, or digital events.
The webinar will take place online on Wednesday 24 June 18:00 - 19:00 (GMT)
Data Science, Digital & Software Technology
Understand the skills powering tomorrow’s digital workforce
This webinar introduces parents and carers to the world of data science, software development, and digital technologies, explaining how these fields shape everything from healthcare to gaming to finance.
You’ll learn:
- What careers in data and software really look like
- The qualifications and pathways available through the GMIoT
- How students develop problem‑solving, coding, and analytical skills
- Why digital roles are among the UK’s fastest‑growing sectors
Perfect for families supporting young people who enjoy logic, technology, problem‑solving, or creative digital thinking
This webinar will take place online on Thursday 25 June 18:00 - 19:00 (GMT)
Who should attend?
These webinars are ideal for:
- Parents and carers supporting young people aged 14–19
- Families exploring post‑16 or post‑18 options
- Anyone wanting to understand modern digital careers
- Those curious about the GMIoT and its industry‑aligned pathways
How to Join
All webinars are delivered online, via Teams. Once registered, you’ll receive a confirmation email and a reminder prior the event.
If you have any questions ahead of the webinars, please contact a.k.lochman@salford.ac.uk