Tarmac Engineering Employer Skills Academy
The Tarmac Engineering Employer Skills Academy brings together Tarmac and The Sheffield College to provide students with industry-led learning experiences that prepare them for successful careers in engineering and construction materials manufacturing. Students benefit from direct engagement with industry professionals, real-world learning opportunities and access to one of the UK's leading building materials businesses.
Through the academy, students develop both their technical engineering knowledge and the professional behaviours required in modern industry, helping them to become work-ready and confident in their future career choices.
About Tarmac Engineering Employer Skills Academy
The Tarmac Engineering Employer Skills Academy gives students the opportunity to learn directly from industry professionals while developing the technical knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours needed for a successful career in engineering. Through employer-led activities, industry projects, site visits and guest speaker sessions, students gain valuable insight into modern engineering environments and workplace expectations. The academy is designed to enhance students' learning, build confidence and prepare them for progression into employment, apprenticeships or further study.
Students involved in the Tarmac Engineering Employer Skills Academy will have the opportunity to:
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Develop their understanding of working in a professional engineering environment, including engineering maintenance techniques, electrical and electronic principles, and modern industry practices.
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Gain valuable insight into engineering careers through direct engagement with industry professionals and employer-led activities.
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Access work placement opportunities at Tarmac operational sites, providing real-world experience within the engineering sector.
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Visit Tarmac's National Skills and Safety Park to develop an understanding of workplace safety, risk management and the behaviours required to work safely and effectively within engineering and manufacturing environments.
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Build the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to progress into employment, apprenticeships or further study in engineering-related careers
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The Sheffield College
“At Tarmac, we believe every young person should have the opportunity to realise their potential. Through the Tarmac Academy, we’re helping young people build the skills, confidence and behaviours they need to succeed, while opening the door to exciting and rewarding careers within our industry.”
Matt Gibbs, Head of Learning and Development
About our Employer
Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business, supplying the essential materials that help build, maintain and improve the nation’s infrastructure. With operations across the UK and a heritage that combines two of the construction industry’s most iconic brands, Tarmac delivers a wide range of products and services including aggregates, asphalt, concrete, cement and contracting solutions. The company is recognised for its commitment to innovation, sustainability and safety, continually investing in new technologies and lower carbon solutions to support the future of construction. Through its expertise, scale and industry leadership, Tarmac plays a key role in delivering the roads, rail networks, homes and commercial developments that keep the UK moving.
