The Black Country & Marches Institute of Technology is all about preparing young people and adults to be your employees

We hope that you will look to us first for your workforce needs because our students leave us with the skills you’re searching for.

 

If you would like to get in touch for further information, contact: [email protected] or 01384 363 808.

Engaging with us will help shape our learners into individuals who have the skills and knowledge required in the competitive industry of today.

How employers can get involved

There are a number of ways in which businesses can engage with Black Country & Marches Institute of Technology including:

Visiting The Black Country & Marches Institute of Technology
Employers are welcome to take a tour of our facilities, it helps to build long-term relationships. Please get in touch if you would like to book a tour.

Skills West Midlands + Warwickshire (Skills WM+W)
Post 16 education and training providers are coming together at a crucial time to upskill and reskill the region’s workforce. They promise to put employers at the heart of the skills planning process, so businesses have the people and skills they need to innovate, grow and thrive. Skills WM+W has the potential to transform the way we engage with employers, delivering a more agile and responsive service that better aligns with employer needs. Skills WM+W marked its first successful year by presenting Skills Partnership Awards to thirteen employers which have invested in education and training.

Visit our Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Innovation Hub
We can help you to explore new ideas, leveraging our technical expertise and state-of-the-art equipment. The services are completely free to all businesses and are designed to increase your productivity and help you grow.

Scan Wednesdays – Explore Cutting-Edge Technology and Enhance Your Innovation
Explore advanced laser and photo scanning technology for free. Bring a component of your choice – whether a prototype, an old part, or a damaged piece—and watch as we create a detailed 3D model. Enjoy a facility tour, coffee and breakfast at our café.

Industry Visits
A visit by a group of students to see your business and understand the kind of jobs available. A typical programme could be:

  • Welcome and overview of the business
  • Tour of facilities
  • Q&A session with staff or short practical session

Work Experience Placements
These will be arranged as progressive placements with a clear programme and agreed output. Placements can be tailored to your organisation.

Apprenticeship vacancies
Sharing apprenticeship vacancies with our Employment Hub team. We will advertise your vacancy to our students looking for higher apprenticeship opportunities.
Our FREE recruitment service means not only will we advertise your vacancy, but we will also refer pre-selected applications suitable for the role.

Employment Opportunities
Sharing job vacancies with our Employment Hub team that may appeal to students looking for a new opportunity.

Industry Speakers
Inspire young people and adults by volunteering as an Industry Speaker.

Award and Competition Sponsorship
As an industry partner, your recognition is of great value to our students.

Career Talks and Career Fairs

We are really proud to be working in collaboration with many local companies to shape and design the delivery of our courses.

 

Click here to hear to find out more about what they have to say about our new, state-of-the-art facility.

Explore our higher level courses

By providing industry-led training that is designed by employers with clear career progression, we ensure young people and adults have the skills they need to build well-paid rewarding careers, while local businesses gain highly skilled and productive workers.

We offer a wide range of higher level courses in the following transformational sectors:

Our curriculum includes opportunities from Level 4 to degree level, including Apprenticeships, full-time & part-time programmes, short courses and CPD technical upskilling short courses.