Invest in your Business

• Teaching the next generation of employees
• Gaining a reputation as a business that is shaping the future workforce
• You can offer this course as a progression route for existing employees
• Influencing your industry by teaching your specialism and skills
• Increased corporate social responsibility – you get to give back to your community

• Training and certification programmes: comprehensive training to prepare you for teaching or assessing roles
• Resources and support: access to a wealth of resources and ongoing support to ensure your success in these roles
• Networking opportunities: opportunities to connect with other educators, assessors and industry professionals

Suitable for: Current employees, new hires (with our recruitment support)Levels: Equivalent to GCSEs, A Levels, Bachelor and Masters Degrees

Apprenticeships combine the world of work with the world of learning. An apprentice gains hands-on practical training as well as off-the-job learning. Courses vary from entry roles to advancement for employers holding a current position. Apprentices are employed, paid a salary and learn through on-the-job training (often with a mentor), with additional off-the-job training provided by us on campus or remotely.

Find out about an apprenticeship for your business

Essential apprenticeship information:

• Apprentices will learn from a set of knowledge, skills and behaviours unique to the occupation – known as an Apprenticeship Standard
• An Apprenticeship Standard can be adapted to meet the exact needs of your business. Where possible, we will support you and co-design a curriculum that fits
• For an apprentice to complete their training and begin the role, they will be assessed against the agreed standard
• Apprenticeships can be between one and six years, dependant on the occupation and level
• We will support you in finding new apprentices to join your business, or in offering apprenticeships to existing employees

Apprenticeship benefits for your business:

• Fill skill gaps and expand your workforce
• Diversify your team and bring in fresh ideas
• Cultivate new talent with more attractive opportunities to progress
• Be a community leader – train the next generation
• Retrain and upskill your current team
• Save on training costs – the government will pay for up to 100% of apprenticeship costs (dependent on business size)
• Receive dedicated support from our Business Development teams
• Become part of Luminate Education Group’s extensive local and regional networks

Suitable for: Current employeesLevels: Equivalent to A Levels, diplomas, advanced technical certificate

Available for adults aged 19+ without a Level 3 qualification or above, our courses cover fundamental and specialist areas that will benefit your staff retention and satisfaction while supporting economic, community and business growth.

Find out about Free Courses For Jobs

Essential Free Courses For Jobs information:

• Courses are flexible and fit around existing work commitments, with online, blended learning and part-time options available
• Exams will mostly take place on our campus
• Subject areas include accounting, engineering and manufacturing, creative media, digital and IT, science, health and more
• For employees to be eligible for Free Courses For Jobs, they must earn below £25,750 or not hold a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to 2 A Levels)

Suitable for: Current employeesLevels: Equivalent to Foundation Degrees, Higher National Certificates, Higher National Diplomas

Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) have been approved against employer-developed standards – also known as Occupational Standards. This results in industry-led qualifications that are focused on occupational and technical knowledge, skills and behaviours suited to a specialist role.
HTQs offer your existing staff members training that could advance them to a particular role, opening up opportunities and progression within your business.

Benefits for your business:

• Support your employees to retrain, improve their existing skills and learn new skills
• Create an environment that promotes learning and development
• Outshine competitors with an attractive employee upskill offering
• Attract new talent and a high-skilled workforce
• Address skills shortages within your business
• Expand your business offering
• Reduce outsourcing of specialist skills

Suitable for: Current employeesLevels: Vocational Related Qualifications, various courses and levels

Our professional development and leadership management courses will provide your employees with internationally recognised qualifications accredited by industry-chartered bodies. Enabling you to fill skills gaps, progress careers and expand your skills offering, these courses are flexible, part-time and adaptable to the needs of existing job roles.

Benefits of professional courses

• Save on recruitment costs – reduce the need to hire externally
• Retain staff for longer with more opportunities for progression
• Attract new talent with a competitive company learning culture and opportunities
• Gain internal specialised expertise that can benefit your team
• Employees will gain industry-recognised qualifications, contributing to company acclaim
• Study modules are selected by professionals to meet your industry needs

Suitable for: Current employees Levels: Entry to management

Health and safety, and compliance is of vital importance to businesses – ensuring that employees are working in a safe way that meets UK regulations. Good practice, as well as in some cases a legal requirement, mandatory training keeps everyone safe at work and helps prevent accidents and incidents. Our extensive course areas include fire safety, environmental management, health and safety management for construction, and occupational health and safety management, and each course can be tailored to your business needs.

We are proud to be a silver accredited NEBOSH training provider with globally recognised health, safety and environmental qualifications.

Benefits of completing your essential training with us:

• Industry-expert teaching – we are a NEBOSH Silver training accredited provider, courses are taught by industry-experienced tutors
• High success rates – in October 2024 100% of our students passed
• We provided dedicated support to ensure successful completion
• Our prices are competitive

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Suitable for: Current employees Levels: Entry to management

Health and Safety at work should be paramount for employers. Ensuring the safety, health and wellbeing of employees has a direct impact on staff productivity and retention. We run HABC courses, offering provision that meets your needs as an employer, helps keep you informed and safeguards employee wellbeing.

Choose:

• HABC Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
• HABC Award in First Aid at Work
• HABC Introduction to Mental Health Awareness, Level 2
• HABC Introduction to First Aid for Mental Health, Level 2
• HABC Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace for Managers, Level 3

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Suitable for: Current employeesLevels: Entry to Level 2

Functional Skills courses are 12-week, adaptable programmes that will equip your employees with the English and maths skills needed for career progression, proficiency and preparation for becoming an apprentice or confidence in their role.

Our courses start regularly throughout the year and have widely flexible class times with morning, afternoon, evening and online options – perfect for fitting around existing work commitments.

Benefits

• Fully funded for adults aged 19+ who don’t have a Level 2 in English or maths
• Short, part-time programmes mean less workplace impact
• Increase employee loyalty and longevity by investing in skills that benefit both work and life
• Boost employee confidence – increase productivity and passion
• Build community support and interest by investing in essential skills

Suitable for: Current employeesLevels: Level 2 to 7, apprenticeships, various qualifications

Green Skills courses allow existing employees to upskill and train in an area essential to industry sustainability and longevity. From climate change awareness to upcycling and circular economy, these courses, tools and resources explore topics that benefit every sector and industry. Futureproof business, grow your economy, and join a business network looking to sustain you and your community for the long term.

Benefits:

• Tools and resources to help your company work towards net zero
• Create a culture of environmental consideration
• Be at the forefront of the green economy
• Increase employee loyalty and longevity with practical solutions to climate change
• Adapt and increase your business sustainability for the future
• Attract new generations and gain community interest
• Attract fresh talent and perspectives
• Inspire and influence peers and the next generation of leaders

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Work placement students also breathe new life and fresh perspectives into your business, are eager to contribute, and will define your company as one invested in community and leading new-gen talent. They will spend 20% of their time in your workplace and 80% on campus in our classrooms, learning from expert and industry-versed tutors.

Learn about our T Levels

T Level benefits to your business:

• Strengthen business relationships – you can host a joint industry placement with another employer, including one in your supply chain
• Provide your team with internal training and development opportunities
• Offer existing staff members managerial and professional progression
• Work placement students are passionate about their chosen industry and enthusiastic to contribute to your company with new skills and knowledge
• Shape the future of your industry and inspire the next generation of talent
• Our dedicated Business Development team will support you in recruiting students who match your exact needs

Benefits to your business:

• You gain support with day-to-day tasks
• Work experience students bring fresh perspectives and new energy
• You get to introduce the next generation to the behaviours and attitudes employers value
• You create a network of potential employees
• Your current staff develop their mentoring and leadership skills
• Providing placements enhances your reputation – demonstrating your commitment to corporate social responsibility, your local community and the next generation

Benefits to your business:

• You support student development – helping prepare individuals for long-term employment
• You create a network of potential employees
• Your current staff develop their mentoring and leadership skills
• Providing Supported Internships enhances your reputation – demonstrating your commitment to corporate social responsibility, your local community and the next generation

Email employers@leedscitycollege.ac.uk for more information