HNC Policing Students Launch Foodbank
HNC Policing students are asking staff and fellow students to donate to the Runnymede Foodbank. Ellie-May Simmons explained “ As a group, we really wanted to help others over the festive period. We have allocated ourselves tasks to get the campaign started and are looking forward to delivering the items to the charity in December. […]
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Colleges Week 2021
Following on from the success of last year’s ‘Love Our Colleges’ campaign, Brooklands College is dedicating 18 – 22 October to Colleges Week 2021 and highlighting the amazing work colleges do and why long-term investment is crucial if the government is to ‘level up’ all areas of the country.
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Official Opening of Brooks Hair & Beauty Salon
On 30th September 2021, we were delighted to hold the official opening event for Brooks Hair & Beauty in Ashford, Surrey. The department and the college have been very pleased to see the building and development of the brand new salon located on Ashford High Street over the past year.
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I Choose Local
On 23rd September 2021, Brooklands College Business and Media learners were selected as finalists for The Spelthorne Business Plan Competition 2021, hosted at BP in Sunbury.
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Heathrow Employment & Skills Academy
The world of work is ever-changing with industries, careers and jobs growing at a rapid rate and brought on largely by new technologies and a greater shift towards ‘agile’ working.
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Councils launch Youth Hub in partnership with Brooklands College
Brooklands College, Elmbridge Borough Council and Runnymede Borough Council have launched a new Youth Hub to provide expert support for 18-24 year olds to help find employment or training.
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New Year, New Vision
We’ve had a fantastic start to the new academic year, especially after the ongoing challenges of the COVID pandemic. There is now a happy buzz on campus once more with learners able to develop their skills in practical training as well as safely socialise with each other.
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Welsh Guards Visit
The Welsh Guards kindly visited our Level 3 and our HNC students in the recent term. The aim of their visit was to further the students' knowledge regarding surveillance and techniques along with understanding the correct protocol for operating during a surveillance stint.
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Sue’s RAF Cake
The RAF Small Arms Association turned 100 this year and to commemorate the occasion, our Hospitality & Catering Lecturer Susan Haskell presented the Association with a special cake for their celebrations.
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Acing Archery
As part of their land-based activities unit, Uniformed Public Services students headed over to Woking Archery Club in the recent term. Throughout their course students are expected to practice key characteristics such as leadership, discipline, strategic planning, coordination, teamwork and a plethora of other skills which are required in this line of work.
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£3,000 incentive for Employers

Published on 12.11.2020

There are many reasons how taking on an apprentice could help your business grow. You could fill a skill gap, develop the skills of your team and reduce staff turnover. Apprentices must be over 16 however there is no upper age limit now, therefore apprenticeships are also a positive way to upskill your current employees.

Hurry! don’t miss out:
Incentive payments for hiring a new apprentice. Employers who hire a new apprentice between 1 April 2021 and 30 September 2021 can receive a payment of £3,000 for all new apprentices plus £1,000 for apprentices aged 16-18yrs.

How can you use the payment? It can be spent on anything to support your organisation’s costs: Uniforms, travel, or salary. You do not have to pay this back.

You can apply for the new employer incentive payment for new apprentices who start the apprenticeship by January 2022.

This is in addition to the existing £1,000 payment the government already provides. Learn More

So how does it work?

It is simple for an apprentice to begin.
Brooklands College would advertise your vacancy on our website and the National Apprenticeship Service website gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship.
Potential apprentices apply.
Employers interview and select the apprentice.
Qualified, professional Brooklands College assessors regularly support both the apprentice and the employer throughout the apprenticeship.

We currently offer apprenticeships in Accounts, Business Administration, Childcare, Customer Service, Commis Chef, Construction, Digital Support, Hair Professional, Health & Social care, Installation Electrician Motor Vehicle, and Teaching Assistant.

Apprenticeships are a great way to improve staff retention, diversify and freshen the workforce. 78% of businesses reported improved productivity when they employed an apprentice.

Learn about the benefits of employing an apprentice

Government guidance for employing an apprentice

Email our team about our apprenticeship opportunities for your business:
apprenticeships@brooklands.ac.uk