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Claire Shore Senior business development manager, Blackburn College
COLLABORATION IS KEY TO JOBS
SUCCESS If you are recruiting your next apprentice – possibly your first – it’s important to get it right. An apprentice is an investment for your business, and for your existing team members, who will be mentoring and supporting their new colleague.
At Blackburn College, we’re all about hassle-free recruitment, supporting you every step of the way, from initial enquiry to successful onboarding. Through collaboration, we are able to ensure that you find the right candidate, with work- ready skills and an ambition to develop their career with you.
So how does it work? Our team of Apprenticeship Recruitment Coordinators will spend time going through essential information about the role, aligning the job vacancy to suitable apprenticeship training. We will also help you set up your apprenticeship funding. If you are a large employer, you will already have an Apprenticeship Levy account. If you are a smaller business, we can help arrange full funding, via the Apprenticeship Levy Transfer, for training your apprentice.
In many cases, we have a talent pool of work-ready applicants who have already been assessed by us. We will also advertise your vacancy on our website, through our social media channels and can provide you with digital or physical advertising materials to help attract the best applicants.
When you have found your perfect applicant, our sector specialist assessors will meet with you and agree the apprentice training programme, mapping this to their skills and to the job role.
With your apprentice’s journey now underway, our commitment to you continues. As we transition to our expert assessor team, we remain your dedicated partner, offering ongoing advice and support whenever you need it. Stay connected and let us know how we can assist you.
BUILDING SKILLS, SHAPING FUTURES
BLACKBURN COLLEGE FUELS BUSINESS GROWTH
As National Apprenticeship Week (February 3–9) approaches, Blackburn College stands out as a beacon of opportunity for Lancashire businesses. This isn’t about ticking training boxes, it is all about forging meaningful partnerships that transform businesses, empower people, and drive real growth. From apprenticeships to sector- leading facilities, Blackburn College is helping companies across the region turn challenges into opportunities.
APPRENTICESHIPS: A LAUNCH PAD FOR GROWTH
Ranked among the top three colleges in England and crowned Lancashire’s Apprenticeship Provider of the Year, Blackburn College has set the bar for apprenticeship programmes. But this isn’t just about qualifications; it’s about delivering fresh energy, new ideas, and future- ready talent straight into the heart of businesses.
With a range of apprenticeship standards designed to fit any organisation’s needs, Blackburn College ensures every programme aligns with business goals. Apprentices are ready to work from day one, equipped with the skills, drive, and confidence to make an immediate impact.
For SMEs, bringing on board apprentices can feel daunting. That’s why Blackburn College offers hands-on support, simplifying the process from paperwork to accessing funding opportunities like the Apprenticeship Levy Pledge. For larger organisations, the College’s expertise ensures Levy funds are maximised, helping to develop leadership pipelines or address key skills gaps.
WORK PLACEMENTS: TOMORROW’S TALENT, TODAY
Blackburn College’s commitment to job readiness doesn’t stop with apprenticeships. The work placement programme is another way businesses can access fresh ideas and future talent.
For young people, such as T-Level students, placements provide the perfect bridge between education and employment. For businesses, they are a cost-effective way to test ideas, nurture talent, and spot future stars.
From cutting-edge technical training to skills that address the challenges of today and tomorrow, work placements are creating value across Lancashire, preparing individuals for success and driving innovation across key sectors.
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