A Luton school that has industry focused specialist zones in retail, hospitality and airport operations has re-invented itself.
Barnfield Studio School in York Street has been renamed The Barnfield Skills Academy amid a phased £5.3m transformation is underway.
Students learn core GCSEs of English, maths, science and a language – alongside hands-on vocational courses and business mentoring sessions to start their own businesses.
New Employer Partnerships are being formed with companies in Luton and the surrounding area to provide students with more focused, continual work experience with industry specific vocational and business mentors. The academy also teaches communication, relating to people and emotional intelligence to prepare young people for the working world.
Skills Academy acting principal Mark Cronin said: “Our students are able to kick start their career from a much earlier age through vocational learning and business start-up advice sessions with personal mentors.
“The focus on building employability skills is important to us and to our students and our new name reflects this.
“By working closely with industry professionals in these companies we can ensure that we are providing employers with the workforce they desire and putting students one step closer to their dream career.”
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