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Our Employer Focus

Looking to...

  • Recruit new staff?
  • Train existing employees?
  • Offer work placements?
  • Form a new working partnership?

Our Commercial and Business Development Team will work with you to select effective training solutions to suit your needs.

Workforce development

Our experienced business advisors excel in their ability to evaluate skills-gaps in your business. They can undertake an in-depth assessment and advise on the most effective training solutions to up-skill employees and help you attain your business goals.

  • Professional Training Courses
  • Workforce Development
  • Bespoke Training Solutions

Find out more about working with us.

Enterprise and employability

Enterprise and Employability skills are key to our students’ future success. At Blackburn College we work closely with employers to ensure that our training reflects the latest industry standards and meets business needs.

Work placements support businesses and offer students the opportunity to gain experience.

  • Engaging with employers
  • Employer Panels and Guest Speakers

Find out more about work placements.

Apprenticeships for employers

Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study and take 1 to 4 years to complete depending on their level.

We pride ourselves on our excellent Apprenticeship success rates and the work we do with employers and learners in industry. In addition our ‘Vacancy Matching Service’ helps by matching the most suitable applicants in line with Employer requirements.

  • Apprenticeships
  • Traineeships

The Apprenticeship Levy has replaced all taxpayer funding of Apprenticeships for both public and private sector companies of all sizes.

Read more about the Apprenticeship Levy and how your business can benefit from an apprenticeship.

Hybrid Electric Automotive Training (HEAT)

Hybrid Electric Automotive Training (HEAT) at Blackburn College is set to be the north’s leading provider with the latest technology and training equipment for supporting electrical/hybrid teaching and upskilling for motor vehicle professionals.

Learn more about HEAT.

Hear from businesses we have worked with

Read about our testimonials.

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