Employability And Entrepreneurship Skills

Employment & Skills Academies are designed to ensure all Derby College Learners are prepared to make a smooth transition from education to employment

The Employment and Skills Academies are made up of:

Advisory Board –
Giving you the chance to influence education decisions and strategy. Take part in networking opportunities with like-minded business leaders. Raise your organisations social responsibility in the community. Develops individual teamwork and leadership skills. Offers an alternative method of recruitment which will reduce cost and enhance your talent pool.

Mentoring –
A mentor will develop their coaching and mentoring skills that contribute to being a better leader. Helps develop potential future employees.

Specialist speakers -
Talks can help students understand what your business does and raise the awareness of the industry. Individuals can develop their presentation skills and how to interact with young people.

Specialist industry visits -
Helps raise awareness within your organisation of its corporate social responsibility, it also gives the workforce the opportunity to talk to students and show off their skills. Conducting visits reduces the demand on your time.

Projects -
Learners can help with research projects that will help move your business forward. Individuals can develop their leadership skills whilst facilitating a group of learners.

Internships and work experience -
Opportunity to look at potential future employees, an extra pair of hands to help out.

Strategic Employment and Skills Academies Board -
Have the chance to influence our Executive leadership to ensure employability is a core strand across the College at all levels of learning.

Enterprise Academy -
Sit on our Employer Advice Board, to give critical business advice and feedback to our budding business leaders and to shape a young learners future.