We work in close partnership with leading construction and housing organisations to ensure our students develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours that today’s workforce demands. These relationships are at the heart of everything we do, helping us bridge the gap between education and employment.

Carol Dixon, Director of Employer Partnerships

Shaping the Curriculum

Our employer partners play an active role in designing and refining our courses. By sharing real-world insight, emerging trends and industry standards, they help us ensure that what students learn in the classroom directly reflects what’s happening on site. This means our learners gain relevant, up-to-date knowledge that prepares them for the realities of modern construction and the built environment sector.

 

Meaningful Work Placements

Through our partnerships, students benefit from high-quality work placements that give them hands-on exposure to live projects, professional environments and industry expectations. These placements build confidence, develop practical skills and help students make informed decisions about their future careers.

 

Apprenticeships & Career Pathways

Many of our employer partners also offer apprenticeship opportunities, providing a direct route into employment. By working closely with these organisations, we help create clear progression pathways for our students, from classroom to career. This ensures our learners are not only qualified, but truly work-ready.

 

Our Employer Network

We are proud to collaborate with a wide range of respected organisations across the sector:

• Armsons & Partners
• BAM Construction
• Bowmer and Kirkland
• FP McCann
• GF Tomlinson
• Whitehouse Construction
• Greenhatch Group Ltd
• Alpha Construction
• SRM Industries
• Midlands BC
• Danaher and Walsh
• YMD Boon
• Balfour Beatty
• Galliford Try
• Lovell Construction
• Bell Group
• Peveril Decorators Ltd
• J Seamer & Sons
• MTVH
• Futures Housing
• Derby Homes