Struggling to recruit staff with the right skills? We can help with our Sector Based Work Academies! Our SWAPs are an effective way to find both part-time and full-time staff members.

Our on-site recruitment team work with local people aged 19+ who are currently out of work and can provide pre-employment training tailored to your business needs.

We will then provide you with a candidate shortlist that has the skills to make an immediate impact in the workplace.

How does a Sector Based Work Academy work?

1: Let us know what your business / recruitment needs are
2: Source talent from our established partners and College talent pool
3: Deliver bespoke pre-employment training around your needs
4: Improve employability skills / behaviours
5: Screen quality and competency of candidates
6: Provide your company with interviewees
7: Successful candidates are placed into work

How does Halesowen College source candidates?

We select talent from a range of established partners and our own talent pool, allowing us to individuals at any level, looking for a career change. We also recruit from a number of marketing initiatives that includes open events, social media engagement and digital advertising.

What’s different from a recruitment agency?

All candidates will be screened by Halesowen College during a pre-employment training scheme that is tailored to your organisation’s needs.
For example, the College would put candidates onto a ‘Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care’ course for a care organisation looking to hire support workers.

If staff retention is a cause for concern, employers can work with us to look at what are the key issues and we can look at a solution.

Programmes can be delivered on-site with an employer or in a preferred location.

Can employers get involved with the course, and what does it cost?

The service is completely free. All that we ask is for a guaranteed interview for those who complete training and interview feedback for unsuccessful candidates.