Sponsors

Barnsley College

Barnsley College is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and offers a range of full and part-time vocational courses, A Levels, apprenticeships, T Levels (Technical qualifications), Higher National Qualifications (HTQs) and Higher Education pathways to approximately 9,000 students.

Barnsley College recently become a member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education (CIFE) and regularly receives awards for teaching and the support available to students. Visit www.barnsley.ac.uk/health-and-wellbeing for more details about the Health and Wellbeing support available to students.

The College offers courses designed to maximise development and provide students with the skills they need to start their career within their chosen industry or support those looking to retrain or gain higher-level qualifications so they can take their career to the next level.

The College aims to transform the lives of all its students and its priority is ensuring students have a great time, achieve their aims and progress on to work or Higher Education. The College provide students with the knowledge, skills and experience that will enable them to progress to the next stage in their career, whether that's university, an apprenticeship or employment.

DN Colleges Group

Here at Doncaster College and University Centre we understand that choosing what to do next can be a huge decision. It’s not just about the course you choose to study, it is about the tutors, the experiences and the friends you meet along the way.

We have over 120 courses at full and part-time, from entry level right up to university level. As well as the vast amount of courses on offer, we ensure all our students get the right support and guidance whether it is through our careers service, our additional learning support, counselling, student finance and many other services all tailored to each individual.

Our exciting and modern campus is in a central location, packed with workspaces designed to industry standard. We work directly with employers allowing you real work experience and industry insight that you will not get from sitting behind a desk.

Northern College

For over 40 years Northern College has been changing the lives of adults across the region. Each year we build a learning community of students, teaching and support staff that works together to make sure you achieve your goals.

We are based in Wentworth Castle close to Barnsley town centre and surrounded by 500 acres of National Trust gardens. The campus is the perfect place to immerse yourself in your learning experience. Staying here residentially also gives you the freedom to focus on your course, meet other people like you and do the best that you can without any distractions.

From the moment you contact us our staff will do everything they can to make sure you choose the right course and receive any support that you may need.

So, whether you are returning to education, looking for a career change or just want to learn new skills – Northern College could be the perfect place for you.

It’s time for change.

RNN Group

RNN Group is an education and training provider, meeting the needs of thousands of employers, adults and school leavers every year and contributing at the heart of our communities.

The RNN Group includes five campuses of career-focused further and higher education in South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire alongside our partner organisation, the National Fluid Power Centre. We educate school leavers, undergraduates, employees and those re-joining the workforce with a focus on ensuring learners leave equipped with the necessary skills to join or re-join the workforce.

We work in partnership with schools, employers and local organisations to continually ensure we are leading and delivering on innovation and skills in our communities.

In total, we employ or engage over 1,000 staff to educate and train over 11,000 people each year, including over 1,400 apprentices.

We work at the centre of our local communities, contributing to civic life and economic renewal. Through events, volunteering and charitable efforts, we reach out to individuals and groups.

From our heartlands in the Sheffield City Region and the East Midlands, we help companies succeed and individuals learn their way to career security and personal and professional fulfilment and happiness.

The Sheffield College

The Sheffield College is a general Further and Higher Education College in the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, providing high-quality academic, technical and vocational training to enhance qualifications, skills and employability across the region. We are also the largest provider of Apprenticeships in the region.

We have four main campuses across Sheffield: City, Hillsborough, Olive Grove and Peaks, and also deliver training at our adult learning campuses at Pennine Five and Fir Vale.

We provide a student-first environment which enables our diverse student community to gain the qualifications and skills they need to go further in employment, careers, Apprenticeships, further training and on university level courses.

The South Yorkshire Provider Network

The South Yorkshire Provider Network is one of the leading networks of Further Education (FE) colleges. Skills and Employability providers in the country.

'We are the network that is passionate about delivering improved life chances and positive outcomes for our learners and residents and supporting local employers to make sure the South Yorkshire Economy thrives.'

We are the preferred network of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA). Our network has gained a strong voice representing our community on issues such as devolution and the development of skills and employability provision across the region.