The college have defined what ‘employment’ means for different groups of learners to ensure that it is as broad and inclusive as possible, and includes:   open employment on the general job market   supported employment in a specific scheme, voluntary organisation or community initiative   part-time   voluntary work   social enterprise

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Supported Internships

  

Thornbeck College continues to increase its supported internship offer and is working with the following employers:

  

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Social Enterprises

The promotion of an enterprise culture as a means of stimulating economic growth and improving economic prosperity is a key focus of government and industry. The further education sector has a major role in helping foster an enterprise culture. Thornbeck College has developed a range of Social Enterprises that have helped to foster an enterprise culture across the curriculum.

Impact for learners

Enterprise-related skills include the ability to: respond positively to change; be creative and innovative; understand risk and reward; be able to solve problems; communicate effectively; work as a member of a team; use initiative; take the lead as the occasion demands; be confident; develop generic and specific employability skills, including self-management, business and customer awareness, and application of numeracy and information technology; engage in relevant work experience; acquire knowledge about chosen job/career; and develop positive attitudes to work.

Thornbeck College's social enterprises include: