The Sheffield College's unique and innovative Ahead programmes aim to enhance all students' employability skills and support them to go further in their careers. Work-related activity and the development of employability skills are a valuable part of every student's career pathway.
We encourage and support all students to spend time with an employer in a real life or simulated working environment. That’s why we’ve designed three Ahead programmes; MoveAhead, GetAhead, and StayAhead, as well as our Employer Skills Academies and our Employment Services Agency.
100% of study programme students are expected to take part in at least one Ahead programme with a view to continuing on to further programmes as they progress.
Our expert team currently provides three Work-related Activity programmes - MoveAhead, GetAhead and StayAhead.
We’ve set up three Ahead programmes to support our students in preparing for the world of work. MoveAhead focuses on employment-related skills, developing organisation, teamwork and interpersonal skills. Upon completion, students will have improved employment opportunities and can progress onto GetAhead. GetAhead develops and enhances employability skills, working towards set achievements around professionalism, communication and confidence. StayAhead offers access to a wide range of employers within the region and provides the opportunity to complete an Industry Placement. Students will also develop their IT skills as well as the job application process.
By engaging with professional industry experts, our students will:
The Sheffield College has partnered with a host of local, regional and national businesses to create our award-winning Employer Skills Academies. An exclusive, innovative teaching and learning programme, the academies aim to provide an outstanding technical and professional education for our students. Our Academies cover a variety of sectors and subject areas from construction, IT and catering to professional makeup, business and sport.
Work-related Activity benefits our students by:
At The Sheffield College, we work closely with employers across Sheffield and the region to ensure our students develop the exact skills and industry-specific knowledge that will enable them to confidently progress in their careers. We encourage all of our students to spend time with an employer as part of their study programme, and our Work-related Activity team helps our students gain career experience that they need to go further through enrichment and experience of work, industry tasters, projects, industry placements, supply chain industry placements, and hybrid placements.
Our Employment Services Agency benefits our students by:
The Sheffield College’s Employment Services Agency helps our students find the right job for them, whether it’s fixed-term, temporary, part-time or permanent. We offer our students expert advice and support, together with our employer partners. Aiming to promote good mental health and support social mobility, our Employment Services Agency facilitates work opportunities that can secure full-time contracts for our students upon course completion.