SERVICES FOR EMPLOYERS
Nescot is a leading regional college known for high-quality industry-focused training, delivering cutting-edge technical programmes aligned with current employer needs. Our modern workshops, labs, and digital learning spaces provide the ideal environment for developing talent, whether you’re upskilling existing staff or supporting new recruits.
Build a skilled workforce
We work closely with employers to create training solutions that address real business priorities. Every partnership is tailored, ensuring your organisation gets the right expertise to grow, adapt, and stay competitive.
From apprenticeships and short courses to T Levels and fully bespoke programmes, our experienced team is here to guide you at every step. Together, we’ll help you nurture talent, strengthen your workforce, and drive future success. We look forward to becoming your trusted training partner.
Working in partnership
At Nescot, we believe great training starts with great collaboration. We work closely with employers to understand your goals, challenges, and future ambitions—building tailored partnerships that support your business and develop the workforce of tomorrow.
Below are some of the ways we work with organisations to create impactful, flexible, and mutually beneficial relationships.
Careers support
Get involved with our students and help shape the next generation of talent through:
- Hosting learners through apprenticeships, T Levels, supported internships, and work experience
- Delivering careers talks, development days, or joining a college learning walk
- Joining our sector boards to share your industry insights with programme leaders
- Running mock interviews to boost student employability
- Opening your doors for workplace visits (in-person or virtual)
- Attending open days and careers fairs to meet learners and showcase your business
Curriculum development
Help us ensure our curriculum reflects real industry needs:
- Review delivery plans and validate course content
- Set live project briefs aligned to your business priorities
- Become a guest lecturer and share current industry expertise
- Host staff for back‑to‑industry days
- Collaborate on research projects or specialist skills initiatives
- Participate in staff exchange opportunities for niche technical areas
PR and community opportunities
Boost your visibility while making a difference:
- Connect with other employers in the NESCOT network
- Promote your commitment to staff development and community engagement
- Donate specialist equipment or resources
- Sponsor awards, facilities, or community-focused initiatives
Employing an apprentice
Apprenticeships represent one of the most valuable training investments a business can make — both in time and financial commitment. By employing an apprentice, you can develop your existing workforce or recruit to build or expand your businesses skills and talent.
Long-term strategy
- Taking on an apprentice is a long-term strategy that helps future‑proof your organisation. It allows you to develop fresh talent, increase capacity, and build strong succession pathways for the years ahead.
Play an active role
- As an employer, you’ll play an active role in the apprenticeship journey. This includes attending progress reviews and signing off work‑based evidence to support the apprentice’s development.
Flexible training models
- Most apprentices work full‑time (30+ hours per week), spending one day each week at college. However, some programmes offer more flexible training models, such as fully work‑based delivery or block‑release options. Apprentices are on the PAYE payroll and paid at least the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage, but often more.
Support and funding
We work closely with employers to design custom training plans that fully align with your strategic goals. By understanding your current workforce needs and future ambitions, we become an extension of your learning and development team, helping you build the skills, talent, and resilience needed for long-term success.
Bespoke training plans
We work closely with employers to design custom training plans that fully align with your strategic goals. By understanding your current workforce needs and future ambitions, we become an extension of your learning and development team—helping you build the skills, talent, and resilience needed for long-term success.
Training needs analysis
Free support to shape your workforce development strategy
Nescot offers a free Training Needs Analysis to help businesses gain clarity on their workforce development priorities. Our team works with you to assess existing skills, identify gaps, and map training solutions to your short, medium, and long‑term objectives.
This collaborative approach ensures your training strategy is focused, future‑ready, and designed to deliver measurable impact—empowering your people while supporting sustainable business growth.
Help with the cost of training
Maximising value and reducing barriers to training
We understand that investing in training is a strategic decision. That’s why Nescot provides access to a wide range of funding opportunities to help you maximise value for money and secure free or part-funded training wherever possible. Our team can guide you through:
- Government-funded schemes
- Apprenticeship levy options
- Local and sector‑specific funding initiatives
We’ll help you navigate the options available so you can choose the most cost‑effective solution to support your workforce development goals.
In addition, all our wraparound services—including consultations, training needs analysis, and recruitment support—are provided at no cost. This reflects our commitment to offering accessible, high‑quality workforce solutions for businesses of every size.
Contact us
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