Forging strong relationships with employers in the region
South Hampshire College Group is dedicated to equipping students with more than just classroom knowledge – we’re committed to fostering real-world skills that lead to success in today’s competitive job market.
By collaborating closely with local employers, we offer students the chance to engage in practical projects, gain industry insights, and develop a thorough understanding of their chosen fields. These partnerships not only enhance the learning experience but also provide invaluable networking opportunities and pathways to meaningful and lifelong careers.
Business Plus is our dedicated team who provide services include sourcing and supporting the delivery of industry placements, creating and delivering innovative adult learning programmes and developing Traineeships and the sector-based Work Academy programmes.
Apprenticeships have enjoyed a surge in prestige amongst employers in recent years and are now more popular across the UK than they have ever been before. Employing an apprentice gives an individual a fantastic opportunity to grow and develop in a way that can significantly benefit your organisation, as well as the local community and the wider economy.
Employers who have an established apprenticeship programme reported that productivity in their workplace had improved by 78%, whilst 74% reported that apprenticeships improved the quality of their product or service. Other benefits that apprenticeships contribute towards include:
For more information on how apprenticeships can be a benefit to your organisation, fill out the form or contact us today.
Professional development is a crucial aspect of upskilling a business, providing positive impacts to both participating individuals and the wider organisation.
Developing employee workforce has been proven to have a positive impact on staff productivity and retention. It also boosts morale, helping employees feel valued and increasing their loyalty and motivation.
South Hampshire College Group offers a range of short courses, part-time courses, Higher Technical Courses (HTQs) and online learning modules.
South Hampshire College Group is proud to be part of the South coast Institute of Technology which is backed with over £13 million in funding from the Department for Education, the South Coast Institute of Technology is a collaboration of five further education colleges and two universities.
Working with well known employers including The Royal Navy, Portsmouth International Port and Maritime UK Solent to deliver industry-led courses which fill skills gaps in the Maritime, Engineering and digital sectors. Creating career pathways to deliver and support the economic growth of the South Coast.
If you are a local employer, interested in a partnership and would like to find out more please visit the website by clicking the button below.
Industry placements
Industry placements are more intensive than traditional work experience, providing a more comprehensive and structured work placement that can equip trainees with a greater variety of skills to make a more meaningful impact on your organisation.
Employers in England have the ability to offer industry placements to T Level students, a dynamic new pathway of learning which has a heavier emphasis on industry work placements while still maintaining the benefits of classroom learning to create a highly skilled and competent new generation of workers. South Hampshire College Group is excited to offer a number of T Level courses that specialise in various sectors. Find out more by clicking the button below.
Talks & Tours
South Hampshire College Group is committed to engaging with the Hampshire community and local businesses, offering a number of talks and tours to help familiarise employers with our organisation and what we can offer.
To book a tour or to see upcoming talks, please click the button below.
Industry Boards
Industry Boards are a fantastic way to bring local businesses together, representing a diverse range of sectors, uniting over the goal to strengthen collaboration between industry and education. Regular meetings facilitate discussion of research, skills and innovation which can help meet the needs of employers and tackle local skills gaps.
To express your interest in joining one of our South Hampshire College Group Industry Boards, or to learn more about them, please click the button below.
We firmly believe that by working together, we are stronger. We are always keen to hear from potential partners. To find out more reach out to the team at business@shcg.ac.uk or fill out our contact form.
