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Hiring an Apprentice: the facts on recruitment

05.02.20

Apprenticeships bring many positives to you as a business, including boosts to your productivity, increased levels of staff morale and improvement in professional performance. However, as with any big decision you make for your company, it is important to understand how that decision could impact on you.

How to support your Apprentice through their End Point Assessment

05.02.20

If your Apprentice is on an Apprenticeship Standard (rather than a framework), before they complete their programme and get their certificate, they must sit an End Point Assessment (EPA). The purpose of the EPA is to test that an Apprentice is fully capable of doing their job, and therefore ready to become a fully qualified worker.

Apprenticeships: The Facts!

05.02.20

At The Sheffield College we understand that different methods of learning suit different people! If you prefer learning while working, an Apprenticeship might be the right choice for you!

Apprenticeship Myths – Debunked!

05.02.20

Despite the rise in popularity Apprenticeships have experienced over the last few years, there are still a number of misconceptions about them that simply aren’t true.

Sheffield College trainee chefs to compete in Zest Quest Asia final

17.01.20

Sheffield College students have won a place in the national finals of a prestigious catering competition backed by one of the country’s top chefs.

5 reasons to start to a course in 2020

10.01.20

The start of a new year brings about new ambitions, new goals and new resolutions. The start of a new decade gives you more reason than ever to do something about them.

Are you the first person in your family to go to university?

09.01.20

Doing anything for the first time can be daunting and going to university is no different. Add to that fact that you don’t know anyone else who can share their experiences with you, we understand why you may have reservations. But that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t do it. You just need to find an offer that is right for you.

Studying your degree at college vs university

09.01.20

The idea of studying at university can be pretty overwhelming simply based on the sheer size of the places and the number of students who attend.

Your 10 step guide for applying to university

09.01.20

Hoping to study a degree this year or in the future? Remember, It's important to fill in your application as accurately as possible and will save you time as we won’t have to clarify any information with you.

Inspired students shoot for the moon after winning placements with WANdisco

07.01.20

Teenage students from The Sheffield College have won 45-day industry placements at WANdisco plc, the public software company jointly headquartered in the South Yorkshire city and Silicon Valley.