STUDENTS gained real-world business insights as part of Barnsley College’s annual Business Industry Week last month.
Students got the chance to hear from experts across various sectors, with guest speakers from companies such as Boohoo, Masonite and Sales Geek.
Through interactive sessions, workshops and a networking event, participants gained practical knowledge, built connections, and prepared for future career paths.
Sophie Clark, Communications and Culture Manager at Boohoo, said: “What a great opportunity to meet some of the students from Barnsley College and share an insight to Boohoo and all the great opportunities we have to offer.”
The team at Boohoo challenged the Year 2 Accounting and Management and Administration T Level students to develop innovative ideas that support the company’s goal of improving sustainability by a quarter by 2025. This project provided students with valuable insights into the key considerations involved in managing a large-scale operation.
Sophie added: “Sustainability is a huge area of development for us as a business, so it is great to hear about the ideas of young people today, relating to how we can improve our sustainability agenda. We are looking forward to working more closely with the college to further support the development of their students through sustainability and ways of working.”
The week was completed with a speed networking event, where students were able to sit down with representatives from local businesses to discuss work placement opportunities, as well as hone their interview skills.
Industry Placement Coordinator, Katie Whittaker, added: “Speed Networking is an amazing opportunity for our students to experience a real-life networking event.
“The employers that work with us in college provide a vital role in developing and nurturing our future business professionals. It’s great to see how much both the students and employers enjoy this event.”
