Open Search Open Mobile Menu Tell us what you are searching for e.g. Apprenticeships... Search Search Now Adult Learners Sector-based Work Academies Sector-based Work Academies A way of businesses supporting the local community by providing sector based work academy programmes for local people in your workplace. Enquire Online Looking for employment? Sector-based work academies will help you return to employment. Delivered in conjunction with employers who are recruiting, the programmes will help prepare those in receipt of unemployment benefits to apply for jobs in different areas of work. Placements or employer-led activities will help meet your immediate and future skills gaps, enabling you to gain employment. You could be back into work in no time and, whilst you are retraining, you will not lose your benefits! SWAPs typically last up to 6 weeks (although some specialist programmes may last up to 16 weeks) and contain three main components to help your clients back to work: pre-employment training work experience placements a guaranteed job interview or help with an employer’s recruitment process Free courses There is no direct cost to you or an employer. Work with vision Gain skills in-line with a business vision. Shape your future Work within a business for 6 weeks. Get recruited Successful participants may gain employment. Have you thought about Apprenticeships You don’t just need to have left school to become an apprentice, we have apprenticeship offers for all ages and are a great way for adults to retrain for a new career. Whatever destination you’ve set your sights on, an apprenticeship will help you get there. Apprenticeship Vacancies Why SSC? At South Staffordshire College our students come first, and everything we do is aimed at helping you to realise your full potential. We are about careers not courses and our expert staff will make sure you have the skills and knowledge needed to give you that competitive edge for when you start your career within your chosen industry. As a school leaver, you will be treated as an adult, within a friendly and supportive environment. You’ll enjoy more freedom and independence, and you’ll make many new friends, all with the same passion and journey ahead as you. As an adult, we understand you may feel uneasy about returning to education, but there is no need to be. We have smaller class sizes and supportive tutors to make you feel very welcome. #CreateYourCareer with us. 0300 456 24 24 enquiries@southstaffs.ac.uk Open to The Public Animal Zone Nirvana hair and beauty Perrycroft Restaurant Rodbaston Aquaculture Rodbaston Equestrian Rodbaston Hall Wedge Art Gallery Important Information About Us Appeals Process Apply Now Alumni College Calendar Governance Leadership Team Student Activities Pay Online SSC TV Taster Days Press/Media Contacts Information for Schools Website Disclaimer Useful Links Career Information College Vacancies Comments, compliments and complaints procedure Learner Services MySSC App News Open days Staff Intranet SSC Learner Portal Student Office 365 Login Student Finance Term Dates Transport Work Experience Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Go to the South Staffordshire College Homepage Click to visit the South Staffordshire College youtube page Click to visit the South Staffordshire College instagram page Click to visit the South Staffordshire College twitter page Click to visit the South Staffordshire College facebook page Click to visit the South Staffordshire College linkedin page © 2021 South Staffordshire College - All Rights Reserved - Designed and Developed with ♥ by Elementary Digital