
Representatives from Bury College were among the many local professionals who gathered at the Bury Means Business networking event last week.
The curriculum is tailored around the student group and individual employment needs. The primary focus is to develop employability skills sought by employers alongside promoting working aspirations. You will have the opportunity to gain a wealth of work experience by participating in three intensive work placements whilst being supported by a job coach.
You will also study English and maths and dependent on individual assessment results could gain a Functional Skills or Stepping Skills Qualification at an appropriate level.
Possible units of study include: Vocational Profiling, Use of Training in Systematic Instruction, Employability Skills, CV building, Travel Training, Health and Safety in the Workplace, Job Searching, Voluntary Work, Job Centre and Job Clubs.
Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:
You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.
As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.
These may include:
Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.
Representatives from Bury College were among the many local professionals who gathered at the Bury Means Business networking event last week.
Hear from our students at our recent Art, Design, and Media Exhibition, and see some of the wonderful art our students have produced.
Find out how our Public Services students have volunteered their time to review and provide feedback on police stop and search procedures.
Find out how the Northern Gateway development is helping to bring new jobs to Greater Manchester, and how this project is helping to inspire our students.
Bury College recently hosted a Higher Education Fair for its current learners, welcoming representatives from over 20 different universities.
T Level student Cameron Taylor turned his placement at Bury BID into a paid summer role, gaining hands-on experience in events and marketing.