Work-ready for the 21st Century

We place employability at the heart of everything we do and make sure that real-world experience is available throughout your time at Grantham College. Over the year and for every subject studied, you will be able to go on industry trips to companies working in your chosen field, go along to masterclasses led by leading figures for top employers and engage in lots of community activities. 

Other ways in which we ensure you are work-ready include:

• Careers Week
• Masterclasses and industry visits
• Work experience and placements
• Work-related learning
• Employability in the curriculum (industry case studies; CV writing;budgeting; interview preparation)
• Meet the Alumni events

To help support you in getting the qualifications and the career you want:

We take pride in offering a caring, safe and professional environment which will help to develop confidence and allow you to realise your full potential.We have invested in a HE Academic Skills Support Tutor to give all of our HE students help in making the transition from Further Education or A Levels to Higher Education, as well as guidance in essay writing, research methods, exam preparation, time management and presentation skills.We listen to your input via student surveys, student focus groups, social forums and the Student Union.We will make sure that you are aware of all the latest progression opportunities into employment and/or further study.We provide a comprehensive, personal pastoral support package for all students including a counselling service, support in mental health and well- being and a full student support network. We ensure that our teaching staff have relevant professional experience in their subject area and are up-to- date with what employers are looking for in their work forces.