Our Employer Focus
Looking to...
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Recruit new talent?
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Upskill your current workforce?
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Offer industry placements and work experience?
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Develop an apprenticeship programme?
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Access specialist business training?
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Build a long-term partnership with Blackburn College?
We're here to help.
At Blackburn College, we work closely with employers across Lancashire and beyond to develop skilled, work-ready talent. Whether you're looking to recruit, train existing employees, access apprenticeships or collaborate on industry projects, our Commercial and Business Development Team will create a solution tailored to your business needs.
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Our Funding Offers
Unlock Funding for Your Business
Employers can benefit from a range of government incentives and funding schemes, including up to £3,000 for hiring eligible apprentices, £2,000 Jobs Guarantee payments, National Insurance savings, and opportunities to access fully subsidised employment placements. Our team can guide you through the funding available and help you maximise your investment in new talent.
Our Apprenticeship Offer
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Workforce development
Our experienced business advisors excel in their ability to evaluate skills-gaps in your business. They can undertake an in-depth assessment and advise on the most effective training solutions to up-skill employees and help you attain your business goals.
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Professional Training Courses
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Workforce Development
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Bespoke Training Solutions
Find out more about working with us.
Enterprise and employability
Enterprise and Employability skills are key to our students’ future success. At Blackburn College we work closely with employers to ensure that our training reflects the latest industry standards and meets business needs.
Work placements support businesses and offer students the opportunity to gain experience.
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Engaging with employers
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Employer Panels and Guest Speakers
Find out more about work placements.
Apprenticeships for employers
Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study and take 1 to 4 years to complete depending on their level.
We pride ourselves on our excellent Apprenticeship success rates and the work we do with employers and learners in industry. In addition our ‘Vacancy Matching Service’ helps by matching the most suitable applicants in line with Employer requirements.
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Apprenticeships
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Traineeships
The Apprenticeship Levy has replaced all taxpayer funding of Apprenticeships for both public and private sector companies of all sizes.
Read more about the Apprenticeship Levy and how your business can benefit from an apprenticeship.
Hybrid Electric Automotive Training (HEAT)
Hybrid Electric Automotive Training (HEAT) at Blackburn College is set to be the north’s leading provider with the latest technology and training equipment for supporting electrical/hybrid teaching and upskilling for motor vehicle professionals.
