Join the Alumni Community
As a graduate, your journey with us doesn’t end at graduation. Our Alumni Community Hub is here to support you at every stage—whether you’re seeking your first professional role, exploring a career change, or progressing in your field.
With access to tools, insights, events and a strong network, you can continue to develop your skills, build connections and move confidently forward as part of a supportive graduate community committed to your long-term career success.
Stay connected beyond graduation
Registering gives you access to ongoing careers support, networking opportunities, events, and updates designed to support you as you progress in work or further study. Signing up is quick and easy using the link on our website, and we only collect information that helps us keep in touch and improve our support for graduates. Your data will be managed securely and in line with our Privacy Policy, which clearly explains how your information is used and stored.
Once you have registered you will receive an email confirming your membership.
What you’ll get as a B&FC Graduate
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1. Continued Careers Guidance and One to One Support
We offer tailored careers guidance, including appointments, CV and application reviews, and interview preparation for recent graduates.
2. Access to Careers support and Job Opportunities
Alumni can have access B&FC’s dedicated career platform at zero cost. It features job listings, events and opportunities, plus Al assisted tools for skills development and career management.
3. Careers Events, Workshops and Webinars
We offer recruitment fairs, workshops, and guest speaker sessions to help alumni build confidence and connections.
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4. Lifelong Learning and Professional Development
B&FC provides ongoing learning opportunities, including online courses, and upskilling pathways.
5. Alumni Networking and Community Engagement
We encourage alumni to join our LinkedIn network, connect with graduates across industries, and share their career stories and advice. We also distribute a digital newsletter up to 4 times a year to inform graduates of forthcoming events and activities.
6. Give Back and Build Your Professional Profile
B&FC values the contribution alumni make to student employability by sharing industry insight, promoting vacancies, and supporting placements, workplace visits, and careers events.
Alumni Events and Networking Opportunities
Stay connected, keep learning, and grow your network. Our Alumni Events bring together a wide range of opportunities designed to support graduates at every stage of their journey.
From careers and employability workshops to networking events, guest speaker sessions, and continuing professional development opportunities, our programme of events is all about helping you build confidence, connections, and your next steps.
Whether you’re looking to upskill, explore new career directions, or reconnect with the B&FC community, there’s something in the events programme for you.
Career Boost Week - July 2026
Careers Boost Week takes place from Monday 13 to Friday 17 July 2026 and offers Alumni the chance to reconnect with B&FC’s Careers Team and focus on their next steps. Throughout the week, alumni can book a 1:1 online career guidance meeting with our qualified advisers.
Whether you’re looking to progress in your current role, explore a career change, return to study, or simply gain some fresh perspective, Careers Boost Week provides tailored, professional support to help you move forward with confidence.
Thinking about Postgraduate study?
Did you know that B&FC Alumni receive 10% of their fees if they choose to study a Master's degree at Lancaster University? Information about the opportunities available can be on the Lancaster University website.
You can also to book a meeting with Lancaster University’s postgraduate taught adviser team.
Access the Digital Careers Centre
Register for our Alumni Community and unlock free access to our Digital Careers Centre.
This online platform is designed to support you at every stage of your career, whether you’re looking to progress in your current role, change direction, or explore further study.
You’ll have access to up-to-date labour market information, career quizzes and self-assessment tools, CV and application support, interview guidance, job search resources, and the option to book or access careers advice and guidance online.
The Digital Careers Centre puts practical, personalised careers support at your fingertips 24/7 helping you make informed decisions, build confidence and take your next step, wherever your career journey takes you.
Once registered, you will be able to access the digital Careers Centre.
Tel: 01253 504474
Email: alumni@blackpool.ac.uk
Frequently Asked Questions
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How will my personal details be used after I register?
Our Alumni Privacy notice explains how we use your data to support you as a member of our community.
How do I change my Alumni contact preferences?
Please email alumni@blackpool.ac.uk if you would like to change your contact preferences or unsubscribe from our newsletter. Please quote your Alumni membership number if known.
How do I update my Alumni details?
Please email alumni@blackpool.ac.uk to inform us of a change in your alumni details. Please quote your Alumni membership number if known.
How can I access the Digital Careers Centre as a B&FC graduate?
If you have not yet registered with our Alumni Community, please do so first. This allows you to give consent for us to share your details so you can access the platform. If you have already registered and are still having trouble logging in, please email alumni@blackpool.ac.uk.
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Alumni Privacy Notice
If you require this information in an alternative format, please contact us for support.
Who we are
Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is the Data Controller for personal information collected through the Alumni Community Hub.
Your rights
Under UK Data Protection law, you have rights over your personal data, including the right to access, correct, restrict, or object to its use. Full details are available on our website: www.blackpool.ac.uk
What information we collect and why
Information provided via the Alumni Hub is used to:
- Create or update your alumni record
- Manage Alumni Hub membership and preferences
- Understand the careers, events, and activities you wish to receive
- Enable continued access to B&FC’s Digital Careers Centre after graduation
- Support alumni engagement, employability activity, and progression insight
Some information is processed to meet legal obligations or legitimate interests linked to alumni engagement and education related services. Where consent is required, this can be withdrawn at any time by completing a Withdrawal of Consent form on our website and submitting it to the Data Protection Office at datarequest@blackpool.ac.uk.
Please note that data linked to funding, statutory returns, or support already received may not be eligible for deletion.
Who we share your data with
We share relevant information with:
- The Access Group – to enable continued access to B&FC’s Digital Careers Centre
Information may also be shared internally with:
- B&FC’s Marketing Team – to inform you of relevant training and study opportunities
Your data is not sold and is only shared were lawful and necessary.
How we protect your data
Appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to keep your data secure. Access is restricted to authorised staff where required for their role.
How long we keep your data
Personal data is retained in line with legal and operational requirements, as set out in B&FC’s Data Protection Code of Practice on our website.
International data transfers
Personal data may be stored using secure cloud based systems. Your data is not shared internationally. Where data is transferred outside the UK, appropriate safeguards ensure equivalent levels of protection.
Contact details
For questions about how your data is used, contact the Data Protection Office.
Call: 01253 504064
Email: datarequest@blackpool.ac.uk
If you are unhappy with our response, you may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Call: 0303 123 1113
Website: https://ico.org.uk/concerns/