Employer Partnerships

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.

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.

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 can share your job and volunteering vacancies on our digital boards and with our alumni network.

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