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Shaping futures together
Be part of the heart of the community
At South Essex College Group (SECG), we believe that strong partnerships with local employers are essential to preparing students for the world of work. Together, we can build a pipeline of skilled, job-ready talent that meets the needs of your business – and the wider economy.
Whether you're looking to recruit fresh talent, shape your future workforce, or give something back to the community, we're here to help.
Why work with us?
- Access to Future Talent
Tap into a pool of enthusiastic and motivated students across a wide range of industries – from construction, engineering, and digital to health care, business, and the creative arts. - Shape Course Content
Influence curriculum development so our learners gain the real-world skills your sector needs. - Support Local Skills Growth
Help boost the local economy by investing in tomorrow’s workforce. - Promote Your Brand
Raise awareness of your company through guest lectures, workshops, careers fairs, and sponsorship opportunities.
How you can get involved
- Partner with one of our Colleges
Build strong links with SECG and help shape the future of your local workforce development. By working directly with us, you’ll ensure students graduate with the right qualifications and skills for your industry. - Offer work experience & placements
Give students a valuable first step into employment while gaining fresh ideas and energy for your business. Work experience is one of the most effective ways to spot future talent early. - Hire apprentices
Apprenticeships allow you to grow your team your way. With SECG’s support, you can train apprentices on the job, strengthen your business, and contribute to the wider skills needs of Essex. - Take part in industry insight events
Share your expertise through guest talks, employer panels, and workplace visits – helping students understand the realities of your sector while raising your company profile. - Collaborate on live projects
Co-create real-world briefs that give learners practical experience and provide you with fresh solutions to business challenges. - Advisory boards & curriculum planning
Ensure our courses reflect industry standards and local workforce development priorities by joining our advisory boards and shaping curriculum content.
Paul Richards
Director, Essex Tech Solutions
“We’ve worked with SECG for the past three years to offer work placements to engineering students. It’s been fantastic – we’ve even hired two of them full-time.”
Maya Khan
Creative Lead, BrightSpace Media
“Bringing students into our design studio keeps us connected to fresh ideas and new thinking.”
Upcoming employer events
- Apprenticeship Employer Breakfast – 10 September | 10am-12pm | Southend Campus
- Digital & Creative Industries Roundtable – 24 September | 1pm-4pm | Thurrock Campus
- Skills for the Future Careers Expo – 15 October | 10am-4pm | Basildon Campus
Interested in partnering with us?
We’d love to hear from you. Whether you're a small business, a public sector employer, or a large national brand, there’s a way to get involved.
📩 Contact Us - Employer Partnerships Team
👉 Fill Out Our Employer Enquiry Form <LINK TO ONLINE FORM>
Campuses we work from
- Southend Campus
- Basildon Town Centre Campus
- Basildon Luckyn Lane Campus
- Stephenson Road Campus
- Thurrock Campus
Useful links
- Apprenticeships at SECG
- T-Levels & Industry Placements
- Career Services & Employer Events
- Staff CPD & Training Opportunities
