Studying at Barnsley College means you get to access and experience everything My Barnsley College Advantage has to offer!
Discover everything you need to know about student life at Barnsley College! Whether you're looking to join clubs and societies, take part in sports, or enjoy social events, we have everything to enhance your college experience. From career development opportunities to well-being resources, student voice initiatives, and volunteering, you’ll find plenty of ways to grow, connect, and succeed. Make the most of your time with us - get involved and shape your future!
My Skills Advantage
Build your skills. Boost your future.
Want to stand out to employers, acheive your goals, and feel confident about your next steps? My Skills Advantage is here to help you do just that.
At Barnsley College, we know it’s not just about getting qualifications, it’s also about gaining the real-life skills that employers are looking for. My Skills Advantage is all about helping you build the key skills that matter in the workplace and beyond, like:
✅ Teamwork
✅ Communication
✅ Digital confidence
✅ Problem solving
✅ Leadership
...and more!
You’ll work on these skills in class, in tutorials, on placement, and during enrichment activities. Your targets are set with your tutors and tracked through Navigate, so you can easily see how you're progressing.
My Skills Advantage fits naturally into your College life - it’s not extra work, just a smarter way to show off what you’re already achieving. You'll also get access to interactive digital modules you can complete in your own time, helping you build confidence and gain evidence for your CV or applications.
This is your time to build skills that give you the advantage - whatever your next step is.
Stand out, stay ahead, succeed.
Employer engagement
You will take part in industry weeks, speaking to world leading employers, completing masterclasses and employer set briefs as well as finding out about career opportunities available to you.
For aspiring entrepreneurs, we offer business start-up grants and support to help bring your ideas to life.
Work experience
Get hands-on by taking part in work placements and gaining valuable skills that will get you ready for employment.
We work with hundreds of employers across the borough to bring opportunities to our students and we want you to take advantage!
