Work with us and together we really can make a difference – to local lives, business productivity and by boosting employment opportunities for the next generation.
Barnfield College is focused on anticipating new career opportunities and targeting priority skills to prepare our students for the job opportunities that await them at the end of their studies. To do this successfully we work with employers across the region to help inform our curriculum planning, enabling our students to achieve qualifications that are backed up by the priority skills that are required in the modern jobs market.
Our aim is to provide employers like you, with a talent pipeline of qualified, highly-skilled and job-ready people who can thrive in the workplace. We do this with you through Employer Encounters, Project Bravura, Apprenticeships and training and development.
We recognise employers who are dedicated to the skills agenda as Skillmakers. The Skillmakers network brings education and employment closer together – creating a pipeline of young talent with the skills that businesses need, employers who work closely with us are invited to become Skillmakers and join our growing network.
We understand that each employer has unique requirements for their business and customers. Therefore we have a team who work closely with employers to understand their requirements and provide a tailored response.
We want to understand how your business works and how we can be an asset to you through training, development and preparing our students to be job-ready.
Contact us today to discuss how we can work together.
Build the future with an Apprentice Calling all employers - it's time to fire up your business. Hiring an apprentice is a productive and effective way to grow talent and develop a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce. You can hire someone new or upskill an existing employee.
Work with us and together we really can make a difference – to local lives, business productivity and by boosting employment opportunities for the next generation.
Project Bravura is our approach to ensuring that our students are equipped with the skills they need to be job-ready for working with employers.
Boost your business Work with us and together we really can make a difference – to local lives, business productivity and by boosting employment opportunities for the next generation. There are different streams that can support your business needs: On-the-job trainingWork experience that works for you. We have a fresh approach to work experience designed to deliver real benefits to boost your business. Industry PlacementsTaking technical skill to the next level with purposeful placements. Talk to us about how you can support our students by offering a placement. Supported InternshipsWork placements for young people with a learning difficulty or disability that are designed to develop skills and fulfil a genuine business need of the employer. ApprenticeshipsIt’s time to fire up your business! Apprenticeships provide a full programme of training designed by employers to meet the needs of your business – they can support you to recruit fresh talent to your business or can be used to upskill your current workforce. Training and developmentShort courses, certified qualifications, apprenticeships and bespoke business training. Whatever the needs of your business are, we can help you to make the most of the opportunities available. Mentoring the next generationBuild your talent pipeline by hosting your own masterclass - pass on your expert knowledge and skills to the next generation. Our top Employer Encounters:
Let's talk We understand that each employer has unique requirements for their business and customers. Therefore we have a team who work closely with employers to understand their requirements and provide a tailored response.
At Barnfield College our careers programme is tailored to meet the needs of our local economy. We work closely with employers to ensure that our students are completing their time at college with the core skills needed to move into employment and hit the ground running. Working together to generate a talent pipeline Barnfield College is focused on anticipating new career opportunities and targeting priority skills to prepare our students for the job opportunities that await them at the end of their studies. To do this successfully we work with employers across the region to help inform our curriculum planning, enabling our students to achieve qualifications that are backed up by the priority skills that are required in the modern jobs market. Our aim is to provide employers like you, with a talent pipeline of qualified, highly-skilled and job-ready young people who can thrive in the workplace. Providing opportunities to the next generation We want our students to work closely with employers to understand what it takes to land a job in their chosen industry. There are a number of ways that local employer can get involved at college listed below: Masterclasses - These sessions give students an insight into the industry and give employers the chance to talk about what it takes to succeed at interview, emerging trends and technology, the importance of English and maths, core skills and much more. Industry placements and on-the-job training - work experience is vital to students getting a first-hand opportunity to really understand what the sector expectations are, this is vital for their careers plan to ensure that they are on the right path towards employment. Curriculum planning - Employers can offer invaluable insights into the college's curriculum planning, we work closely with local employers to ensure that students have the right qualification and core skills to make the transition into employment. Project Bravura Bravura - which means great technical skill and brilliance is a project that launched in 2021 that provide our students with the targeted skills that employers like you have told us they need from their new recruits. Each student has a tailored skills plan bespoke to their personal ambitions and planned next steps that includes on the job training, masterclasses, short courses and additional qualifications to be able to show you that they have the skills for success in industry. If you would like to talk to us about supporting our students then please contact: Bethany O'ConnellGroup Head of Employer Partnerships07500126451This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Need some space for your business or community activities? Our New Bedford Road campus is packed with modern kit, professional facilities and great spaces for you to hire. During term time we’re full of students, but we do have some free time and we'd love to share our facilities.
Meet our highly-skilled, friendly employer liasion team who are here to help you. You can contact a member of the team directly or get in touch via our form: GET IN TOUCH
Our Skillmakers network is made up of employers and people from industry who are dedicated to the development of skills in young people and adults. Find out more about what it takes to be a Skillmaker employer.
Short courses, certified qualifications, apprenticeships and bespoke business training. Whatever the needs of your business are, we can help you to make the most of the opportunities available.