There are also lots of ways to get involved with the college and to work with local community.

You’ll be surprised by the benefits it could bring to your business.

  • Work with young people, who offer fresh new ideas and can deliver projects that your company has not had the time or skills to carry out
  • Identify and train future talent to fill specific skills gaps
  • Existing employees gain supervisory and mentoring experience
  • Help to meet your CSR targets and increase involvement in the local community.

Our Employability Adviser will make sure students are ready to hit the ground running from the start.

Our flexible employer programme

Work placements are full-time for one or two weeks, giving students opportunities to gain the skills that employers need.

Internships are longer term, intensive work experience programmes. Typically held over the summer, they are undertaken by students who know the type of job they want to do.

Student project placements are short-term work on a live project or brief. Students on relevant courses work to deliver an innovative and practical solution.

Mentor a student - help to build their confidence and employability skills. It can also help you to create a talent pipeline into your business as well as developing the skills of existing staff.

Work shadowing - invite a student to observe employees in the workplace to get an idea of their role and gain a better understanding of what employment is like in a particular field.

Mock interviews – help students to practice their interview techniques.

Insight visits – deliver a talk either at your work place or at the college to give students relevant, up-to-date information about your industry.

Judge a challenge or competition at one of our events held throughout the year. Set a stimulating challenge and provide feedback on the results. This is a great way to spot new talent.

Further information

If you are interested in our employer programme and would like to know more about how your business can get involved, please contact Dionne Bailey, Lead Careers Advisor at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

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Background

  • Since 2014 West Thames has delivered training for 58 apprentices at both Level 2 and 3. Nearly a third of these young people have been between the ages of 16 – 18 from a diverse range of backgrounds.
  • The apprenticeship training was primarily in Business Admin and Accounting for over 30 different roles across a variety of departments including the Events Team, Customer Services, Accounts Team, Democratic Services and Skills and Employment Team.

What did we do?

  • West Thames worked closely with the Council to develop a bespoke induction programme to provide essential information about the apprenticeship programme.
  • Delivered expert formal training each week at the college.
  • Supported the apprentices to achieve qualifications in English and maths.
  • Worked with the University of West London to create the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship to encourage apprentices to continue their training and development.

The results

  • The apprenticeship programme has received nearly 10 awards over the last two years.
  • Apprentices have grown in confidence and now feel they can do anything.
  • The London Borough of Hounslow acknowledge the huge contribution the apprentices have made to the Council.
  • Over 90% of staff agreed that their service area had improved in efficiency as a result of having an apprentice on their team.

Spring Grove House Conference Centre

Spring Grove House is an ideal venue for hosting training sessions or meetings.

The historic Grade II listed building is the former home of Sir Joseph Banks, the 18th century botanist and explorer. For more information for more about the building and its history and to enquire about making a booking visit www.springgrovehouse.com.

West Thames College Nursery

Looking for childcare whilst you study?

We have part-time and full-time spaces available for children aged 3 months to 4 years old.

We provide a safe and stimulating learning environment for the children of students, staff and the local communities.

  • Rated ‘Outstanding' by Ofsted November 2017
  • Friendly, experienced staff
  • Modern, well-equipped rooms plus 2 large enclosed gardens
  • Places are term-time only 8.45am to 5pm, Monday to Friday

Charges are £60 per day (08:45-17:00) or £30 per session (08:45-13:00 or 13:00-17:00).

You may be eligible for funding as most students are able to access some form of financial support towards childcare costs.

For more information please contact the nursery on 020 8326 2318.

Hair and Beauty Salons

Our professionally equipped hair and beauty salons are open to the public. Students have the opportunity to develop their technical and customer service skills and services are great value for clients.

Go on, treat yourself!
Phone 020 8326 2201 to book an appointment or for more information

Specialist Study Skills Support - West Thames College NMH Rates

The table below shows NMH (Non Medical Helper) rates per hour. 

  Standard Rate (in-person) Distance Learning only
(in-person, in-home)		 Remote Delivery
(e.g. Facetime/Skype or similar) Only
Band 4 Specialist Access and Learning Facilitators
Net VAT Total
Net VAT Total
Net VAT Total
Specialist 1:1 Study Skills Support - SpLD
£45.00 £0.00 £45.00
 not available  not available

For more information about this service, please contact Julie Bennett by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phoning 020 8326 2103.

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