Employer Partnerships

We’re committed to working with employers to develop the skills, talent, and innovation our region needs.

By partnering with us, you’ll help shape a workforce that is ready for the challenges of the future, equipped with practical expertise, industry insight, and the adaptability to thrive in a changing world. Whether it’s through curriculum design, apprenticeships, or collaborative projects, our goal is to connect education with business, ensuring students leave us with the skills employers value most.

Together, we can strengthen the local and regional economy and create opportunities that benefit both students and businesses alike.

How can we work with you?

We currently deliver a range of courses at various levels that are accredited by professional bodies. For example, we work with Mindful Education to provide AAT Accounting and Bookkeeping programmes. There is also a range of free and chargeable distance learning courses available in areas such as counselling and health & safety.

If you are an employer with specific requirements and organisational commitments, we can assist in helping create a bespoke training package to suit you and your business. You can add value to your business and fill critical skills gaps by upskilling your workers through an apprenticeship or short, industry-recognised programmes in a range of competencies. At Brock we offer a range of training opportunities designed to help people either launch or further their careers. This means gaining new qualifications and learning new industry skills.

All courses are run by expert tutors who give learners the benefit of industry‐standard tools and equipment. Options range from one‐day training courses to part‐time and full‐time courses in specific industry sectors. Some programmes are also available as Distance Learning, enabling learners to fit study around work and other commitments.

There are several ways you can work with students at the College including work experience, industry placements, real-life briefs, employer talks, mock interviews, mentoring and CV support. Some of the benefits to your business include:

Opportunities to meet skills gaps.
Develop a talent pipeline.
Support the local community and meet social corporate responsibility targets.
Access new ideas.
Develop employee leadership and mentoring skills.

Quickstart provides a range of programmes across Hampshire, Wiltshire and Dorset to help job seekers gain employment, or progress into Further Education or an apprenticeship. This government funded scheme provides training, advice and support for job‐seekers, the long‐term unemployed and people made redundant. Services are free and are run in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, local government and employers. Anyone aged 19+ can apply.

Learning opportunities cover the following areas:

Confidence and motivation.
Employability skills.
Health and safety.
Forklift driving.
Security.
Food hygiene.
Construction (CSCS, banksman and awareness certificates).
Retail, hospitality and customer service.
Information and communications technology.

We are committed to developing in every student the knowledge and skills that ensures that they are future-ready when they leave Brock. This goes beyond a set of qualifications – we develop the transferable skills that our students will need to thrive. This is achieved in part through our Advisor Boards, which bring together our employer, business, education and civic partners to shape curriculum design and development, enabling us to align with sector needs and meet skills gaps both locally, regionally and nationally through collaboration.
Our Advisor Boards meet twice a year to drive innovation, share industry trends, bridge skills gaps, and in doing so shape the workforce of the future.
By joining our Advisor Board you will have the opportunity to shape the future of talent, share your expertise, and build connections with industry peers and the future workforce that will drive your industry forward.

To find out more about our Advisor Boards email: futures@brock.ac.uk

Advisor Boards

Advisor Boards bring together employers, industry partners, civic organisations and higher education providers to help shape curriculum development at Brockenhurst College.

Each session includes a brief overview of our curriculum offer, a guest speaker and time for discussion and networking. Advisor Boards support collaboration with industry and help ensure our students are developing the skills needed for future employment.

View and book upcoming Advisor Board meetings

What do our employers say about us?

Highwood Nursery

We have regular meetings with our training providers who give us the off-the-job training element and provide Apprentices with work to complete. The also have regular contact with the candidates and support them with learning and understanding their role.

New Forest Activities

We cannot fault Brockenhurst College at all. They have supported us for many years with our Apprentices. They have always been at the end of a telephone or email and regularly visit the workplace to see the candidates. They then update us as employers after every meeting.

All Sorts UK Ltd

We have many years of experience with Brock’s team who understands our needs and works with us for the benefit of all parties. Along with our own in-house mentoring, the team has always competently emphasised and prioritised what our trainees need to focus on. We have and keeps them on track with the learning schedule.

Get in touch

If you can not find the information you are looking for or would like to talk to a member of our team, you can contact us through the following options:

Tel: 01590 625555

Enquiries: futures@brock.ac.uk

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