Our Previous Sponsors
The Sheffield College has proudly collaborated with a range of local, regional and national employers through our Employer Skills Academy programme.
Whilst these partnerships are no longer active, they played an important role in enhancing the student experience and helping learners develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed for their future careers.
With Thanks to our Previous Employer Skills Academy Partners
Working alongside industry partners across sectors including healthcare, engineering, digital, construction, hospitality, hair and beauty, and professional services, students benefited from industry-led learning opportunities that connected education with the workplace. These academies helped strengthen employer engagement, enrich the curriculum and provide valuable insight into a wide variety of career pathways.
The partnerships highlighted below represent an important chapter in the success of our award-winning Employer Skills Academy programme and demonstrate our long-standing commitment to working with employers to support student success.
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Greene King Catering and Hospitality Employer Skills Academy
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PJ Taste Catering Employer Skills Academy
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UNIHEADS Mental Health & Well-being Employer Skills Academy
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Liberty Steel Female Engineering Employer Skills Academy
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Kier Construction Employer Skills Academy
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Barclays Life Skills Employer Skills Academy
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LivingCare Healthcare Employer Skills Academy
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The Discovery STEM Education Employer Skills Academy
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GB Hair Employer Skills Academy
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WANdisco Data Employer Skills Academy
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Millgate Cyber Security Employer Skills Academy
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HEW Coaching and Development Employer Skills Academy
HOW DO THE ACADEMY STUDENTS BENEFIT
Our previous Employer Skills Academies helped students gain first-hand experience of industry and develop the professional behaviours valued by employers.
Through collaboration with employer partners, students were able to connect their studies to real-world applications, gain a better understanding of workplace expectations and explore opportunities within their chosen sectors. These experiences supported students in building confidence, broadening their aspirations and preparing for their next steps.
What Students Gained from These Academies
Students who participated in our previous Employer Skills Academies benefited from opportunities to:
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Learn directly from industry professionals and sector specialists
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Develop technical and professional skills relevant to their chosen career
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Engage with real-world projects and industry challenges
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Strengthen communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills
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Explore career pathways and progression opportunities
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Build confidence through employer engagement and professional development activities
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Develop an understanding of workplace expectations and industry standards
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Enhance their CVs and personal profiles through meaningful employer experiences
Employer-Led Experiences and Opportunities
Our employer partners provided a range of valuable experiences that enriched students' learning and helped prepare them for future success, including:
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Industry workshops and masterclasses.
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Guest speakers and specialist presentations.
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Workplace visits and behind-the-scenes industry insight.
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Employer-set projects and challenges.
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Mentoring and professional guidance.
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Work experience and placement opportunities.
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Career development activities, including mock interviews and CV support.
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Access to industry events, competitions and networking opportunities.