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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.
Bury College is working with forward-thinking employers who are providing apprenticeships and industry placement opportunities for our learners. We want to encourage as many employers as possible to join the College and help offer students a career enhancing apprenticeship or industry placement.
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We are proud to work with employers to help them secure fresh new talent and invest in the future of the workforce. Our industry specialists and educational experts are on-hand to support you as you grow your business and develop your staff.
Dylan Frasier-Kelly from Jackson Lee Accountants spoke about the benefits of hiring an apprentice. He said: “I would recommend it to anyone. Employing an apprentice is great for your business. In terms of advice, I would try and relate some of the training in the workplace to what the learner will be undertaking in his assessments.”
Pamela Houghton, Manager at High Meadows Day Nursery, was praised for her work with Bury College apprentices and in February received a Bury College Employer Star Award. She added: “It has allowed us to upskill some of our existing staff members as they have taken on additional responsibilities as mentors and coaches. The apprentices themselves have also brought a lot to the Nursery and they are constantly researching new ideas.”
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.