At Market Field College, we have an amazing employer network who are fundamental to the successful running of all of our programmes. Our employer network help to nurture our students and prepare them for the future. Employers can support students by delivering careers talks, attending job fairs, offering work experience placements, offering Supported Internship placements and providing vocational taster sessions/workshops.

We have fantastic relationships with employers across a multitude of industries including Colchester Castle and Museum, Beth Chatto’s Garden, Tridan Engineering, Pinnacle, Eldercare, Mencap, Emmaus, Chestnut Grove Kindergarten, Ambition Café, Harwich Horse Rangers and St Andrew’s C of E Primary school.

Student feedback highlights the importance of work experience in enhancing their employability skills.

We are always seeking new relationships with employers. If you think you could support us, please fill out the linked form, and we will be in contact:

Employer engagement form

The testimonials below come directly from our employer network and give a taste of what our students have to offer.

 

I have 3 students that are all a valued member of our team. All are experiencing the everyday life of a charity shop and learning stock control, till work, customer liaison and general retail work. I feel that we are progressing together, and it is very satisfying seeing our students progress which will be so worthwhile for their future with regard to retail experience

BRIGITTE YOUNGS - EACH ANGLIA CHILDREN'S HOSPICE

We are delighted to support Market Field College. Over the years we have worked with various educational establishments and welcomed young people in different areas of Greater Anglia and have been impressed by their enthusiasm, hard work and eagerness to learn. We hope that the experience young people have gained with us helps them as they start out on their career paths 

MALCOLM CUTTER - GREATER ANGLIA 

The current student we have has been a fantastic work experience candidate for Pinnacle Group. He has been carrying out the role of a caretaker in a challenging educational environment. He has been learning various skills such as statutory testing and DIY. He has developed in a way that has been evident to their colleagues in both physical tasks and social settings. He has integrated into the team well and has supported his colleagues, continuously learning new things. He has been working to Pinnacles core values, probably without even realising, which shows how focused he is in their role within the team.

JENNY CHAPMAN - PINNACLE GROUP 

Horse Rangers Association Harwich have had a student for over a year. She is a pleasure to work with. She is reliable, punctual, methodical, in everything she does. She works with her own autonomy as she is confident in the tasks that she undertakes within the routine of a busy yard. She is always polite and cheerful.

SIOUX THORPE - HORSE RANGERS ASSOCIATION HARWICH

I have two of the most outstanding student's that come and support within the shop on a volunteering level. Making sure that the shop is full of new stock on a daily basis so that we do not miss any opportunities. Pricing stock, hanging stock, placing stock in correct areas of the shop. Using the till, customer services, asking for gift aid and being able to sign new customers up

MENCAP

The students have been doing some gardening work while with us. This includes weeding/planting, and they also did a little bit of blanket weed clearing from our little boating lake. They have been a good addition to the team fitting in and completing tasks set to them

TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL - VOLUNTEER GARDENING PROGRAMME 

We have been working with the Market Field team and students on and off for some years now. The students help in many areas on our machine shop; from finishing components with hand tools to running a machine. What I have found is that the company team, as well as the students benefits hugely and is extremely rewarding for both sides. I would recommend companies to get involved.

PAUL HAWKINS - MANAGING DIRECTOR, TRIDAN ENGINEERING