How can we help you?
Benefit from a free skills audit for your organisation, including funded English, maths, and digital skills training, as part of the Oaklands 'Industry Advantage'.
Oaklands 'Industry Advantage'
The Oaklands 'Industry Advantage' is a unique, free scheme to strengthen links with industry partners. It promotes a two-way exchange of ideas, helping businesses grow. Members gain benefits that enable collaboration with students eager to develop skills and contribute to the local economy. In return, employers commit to supporting Oaklands and its students, tailored to their business and available time.
Interested to find out more? Submit an enquiry to discuss further.
Invest in Skills
Investing in skills, including apprenticeships, is crucial for developing a capable and adaptable workforce. This commitment addresses skill shortages, aligns employee abilities with evolving industry needs, and boosts productivity, innovation, and competitive advantage. By prioritising skills development, businesses can reduce staff turnover, enhance employee engagement, and secure long-term growth and sustainability.
Apprenticeships from Oaklands are from Level 2 through to Higher Education. They are also available to those already in their chosen career and looking to upskill.
Find out more about how apprenticeships and skills training can benefit your company, or register your interest in employing an apprentice, using the employer enquiry form.
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Early Years and Education
Electrical
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Hospitality & Catering
Apprenticeships make good business sense
Apprenticeships offer practical, hands-on training that bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world application, cultivating a pipeline of skilled talent tailored to your company's specific needs.
Such a scheme can be utilised to upskill existing staff as well as new hires, ensuring all employees remain current with industry advancements.
HOW WE SUPPORT YOUR BUSINESS
We match apprentices with businesses, including upskilling current employees. Our aim is to help you find people with the skills you need for your organisation to grow. We provide support at every step of the way – with no recruitment fees.
As your provider, we will support your business in the following ways:
- Funding advice, including optimising Levy contributions, if relevant
- A dedicated skills coach
- High quality training programme
- Free recruitment service covering advertising, sourcing, screening and shortlisting
- Access to high quality candidates through active talent pool management
An incentive payment of up to £1000 is available to ANY business employing an apprentice aged 16-18 (or age 19 to 24 who has previously been in care or who has a Local Authority Education, Health and Care plan).
Interested to learn more? Contact us using the enquiry form below.
Trusted by Leading Employers Built for Every Business
At Oaklands College, we’re proud to deliver apprenticeship training that meets real industry demands. From global brands to local businesses, we work with employers of all sizes – including Airbus, Coca-Cola, Watford FC, and Royal Ascot – to help them attract talent, develop staff, and build for the future.
Whether you're looking to recruit new apprentices or upskill your current team, our programmes are tailored to your needs and backed by expert support every step of the way.
Success with Airbus
Our long-standing partnership with Airbus has seen apprentices successfully placed in engineering and manufacturing roles across the UK. These apprentices are making a tangible impact within the organisation. Contributing to real-world projects while working toward industry-recognised qualifications. Airbus continues to recruit from our talent pipeline, recognising the high standard of training and ongoing support we provide throughout the apprenticeship journey.
If you’re ready to join the growing list of employers investing in apprenticeships, simply fill out the form below – we’ll help you find the right fit for your business.
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