Careers Hub

The Careers and Enterprise Hub at Barnsley College is your go-to place for expert careers advice and support. Whether you're a current student looking for guidance, a prospective student exploring your options, or even an alumni seeking to enhance your career prospects, our dedicated team is here to assist you. With personalised advice, tailored resources, and opportunities to connect with employers, we aim to empower you to make informed decisions about your future and achieve your career goals. Whatever your needs, we're here to help you every step of the way!

Opening Hours and Location

Monday - Thursday: 8.30am to 5.00pm

Friday: 8.30am to 4.30pm

Come visit us at the Old Mill Lane campus next to the main visitor reception or you can email us at careersteam@barnsley.ac.uk.

What we offer

The Careers and Enterprise Hub at Barnsley College provides expert support to help you plan your future. Whether you're a current student, potential student, or an alumnus, we offer:

  1. Impartial career advice
  2. Higher Education & UCAS guidance
  3. CV & job application support
  4. Apprenticeship advice
  5. Interview preparation

If you would like to speak to an advisor about any of these things, please email careersteam@barnsley.ac.uk


Career resources

The Careers Team offers resources to help students find and apply for work, apprenticeships, and Higher Education. Our "Careers Tube Map" website is available 24/7 on MyDay, where you can access all career-related resources. Simply click the logo to get started. If you're using it for the first time, register with your student login details.

Unsure where to begin? Click on the starting point on the map to guide you. For additional support, you can book an appointment with the Careers Team via the Tube Map or by emailing careersteam@barnsley.ac.uk.

HeppSY

Barnsley College works in collaboration with The Higher Education Progression Partnership South Yorkshire (HeppSY), which is part of the Uni Connect Programme. This initiative is funded by the Office for Students to support students in progressing to higher education.

HeppSY is a partnership that includes Sheffield Hallam University, the University of Sheffield, and a network of South Yorkshire colleges and target schools. The aim is to encourage and guide students through their educational journeys. For further details, you can read the full privacy notice.

Meet the Team

Steph Wilmshurst - Careers Advisor

Hello, my name is Steph, and I am a Careers Advisor at Barnsley College. While I can support you with all aspects of your career journey, my specialism is Student Finance. If you have any questions about this, you will likely speak with me!


Helen Tomlinson - Careers Advisor

Hello, my name is Helen, and I'm a Careers Advisor at the College. I can support you with all aspects of your career journey, my specialism is UCAS and Higher Education. If you need any support with this during your time here, come and visit the Hub!


Millie Edwards - Careers Advisor

Hello, my name is Millie, and I am a Careers Advisor at Barnsley College. I am currently training to become Level 6 qualified in Careers Information, Advice, and Guidance (currently Level 4 qualified). This will enable me to support you with any career decision you make, as well as help you get to where you want to be!

This page was last updated on: 12th February 2025 3:48pm