How Bury College provides ESOL learners with an introduction to life in the UK
ESOL (English as a Second Language) learners from our Step Up to Prospects course recently celebrated their achievements over the last year.
During your time at Bury College you will develop key study, employability, and transferable skills to support your progression to a positive destination at the end of your study programme.
Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities we seek to develop in all students:
These qualities are embedded throughout your study programme, you may not even realise you are learning them. This complete approach to study ensures you are fully prepared for your future destination, armed with the skills, knowledge, and behaviours for a successful career.
Bury College actively promotes employability skills and integrates them into study programmes by using a diverse range of activities.
These include:
As you progress through your study programme you will benefit from excellent careers advice and guidance, based upon your own individual needs. This is to help you choose a career opportunity that is right for you.
Individual support and guidance may include:
Career enhancing work placements are an essential part of your study programme.
The college has a dedicated team of Work Placement Co-ordinators to help you secure placements and gain high quality industry experience. Placements will vary from course to course, and you may undertake a placement as part of your core provision for at least one week during the academic year. Placements can take place on study days, during college holidays or as part of your course timetable.
Additional benefits of completing work placements include the opportunity to:
T Levels and a number of our Level 3 vocational programmes offer the opportunity to undertake a 45-day industry placement with an employer in a role directly relevant to your course. These extended placements will give you the opportunity to put your learning into practice, develop technical skills and become more employable.
ESOL (English as a Second Language) learners from our Step Up to Prospects course recently celebrated their achievements over the last year.
Students from our Life Wise and Life Challenge courses have been practising and developing their gardening skills
Our first-year Business Academy students recently got together to celebrate their achievements over the last few months.
A former Bury College Access student has landed a place on a prestigious legal scheme to further help him achieve his dream career
Performing Arts students have recently been showcasing their talents as part of their production of SpongeBob SquarePants.
A mural showcasing the culture and heritage of Bury has been displayed at the Mill Gate Shopping Centre after being created by our Art and Design students.