Employers

The relationship between you and your apprenticeship training provider is important. You need to trust that we are delivering you the right talent and the right results, to make us your number one choice.

Here at Gateway 2 Employment, Sandwell College’s employer services and recruitment arm, we take all the hard work away and work hard to deliver you the perfect fit and skills required for your business.

So that’s why we’ll visit your offices and meet your key stakeholders to really understand the culture of your organisation.

That’s why we’ll be focused and supportive throughout the whole process, to exceed your expectations and to support your wider business strategy. And that is why you can reach out to us time and time again.

Sandwell College is committed to providing short courses of the highest standard. We have a passion for learning and developing people and their skills, to meet the challenges facing industry and the health/care sectors.

From health and safety training to business management, we’re bound to have a course to suit you, so you can afford to stay ahead of the competition and keep your staff up to date.

Placements are totally flexible so you could offer a block placement or one day per week if that suits better. You can task a student with a specific role or responsibility within your business, or give them a variety of different tasks in a supportive role, depending on your own specific needs. The college will make sure the placement runs smoothly by preparing the student with the skills needed to be successful, and acting as a conduit between you and the student.

You’ll be provided with financial support for things like additional insurance costs and resources such as work clothing or desk space – up to the value of £750. You’ll have access to a fully funded talent pool of employees, reducing recruitment costs and employing your workforce cost-effectively.