College programmes help firms meet skills needs
South and City College are helping local businesses meet their skills needs through students who are studying T-Levels.
A new range of vocational programmes are launching at the college in September - with specialisms include business support - which can provide support in almost any industry - as well as a host of IT skills including coding, design and development, digital support and digital infrastructure.
T-Levels include a minimum of 45 days ' work placement, enabling employers to get a meaningful contribution from the students they choose to work with.
Employers are able to work with students from the start of their course, offering them the chance to develop while also benefitting from their skills and expertise.
Rebecca Waterfield (pictured), deputy director at South and City College, said: “The new business and IT T-Levels are offering employers a unique opportunity to work with young people from the start of their Further Education journey.
“This means employers are able to choose the best students for their business and take advantage of our talented students ' skills and expertise, with the opportunity to employ them in the future.
“These programmes are rewarding for the employers and the students, offering young people from diverse backgrounds to develop within local businesses to support the region become better equipped with up to date skills to meet their business needs. ”
South and City College are offering a free webinar and Q&A for local businesses who are interested in finding out more about T-Level placements in Business and IT on Monday 4 July (3pm to 5.30pm).
If you 'd like to discuss how South and City College could support your business, please contact Tonia Hoskins on 0121 694 5066 or email [email protected]