BARNSLEY College and the council have teamed up to create a new academy in the hopes of creating the ‘new generation’ of local government employees.
The Future Careers Academy – which sees a classroom branded in Barnsley Council colours – will see different council departments able to deliver industry talks, career advice and support topics within the curriculum.
Coun Robert Frost, cabinet spokesperson for core services, said: “We want to make Barnsley the place of possibilities – to inspire ambition and support people to develop and grow.
“Every day, we provide over a hundred essential services to residents of Barnsley.
“Through our new Future Careers Academy, we aim to inspire the next generation to join our award-winning council and help make a real difference to the lives of Barnsley residents.”
The college now has more than 20 academy partnerships with organisations from local anchor institutions such as Barnsley Hospital, to logistics giants GXO and Evri.
Principal David Akeroyd added: “It is a proud moment for the college to enter into this academy partnership with Barnsley Council.
“Our academy programme is all about giving students a clear flight path into their chosen industry – so that when they leave college for the next steps in their career, they have had the best possible preparation for whatever exciting opportunities and responsibilities are ahead of them.
“Barnsley Council is one of the borough’s most recognisable employers with roles across almost every sector imaginable, so it’s vital that our students are well aware of those opportunities.”
