Employer Testimonies

Many established local employers and national companies work closely with Barnet and Southgate College’s Enterprise and Employment division to directly influence the quality of recruits and their existing workforce.

Medlock Electrical Distributors shared their thoughts on working with the College:

"Medlock has had the pleasure of working with Barnet and Southgate College in the recruitment of apprentices. The Apprenticeship Team make the process very simple and efficient – from the vetting of candidates through to on-boarding." 

Cavendish Legal Group said about working with the College:

"We are very pleased to be working with Barnet and Southgate College and have recruited several apprentices through the College, all of whom have proved to be very diligent and keen to learn. The recruitment process is smooth and the communication excellent. Our current apprentices are thriving and showing great potential. We look forward to continuing to work with the College."  

Phoenix Housing Community shared:

We at Phoenix Housing Community are very pleased to be working with Barnet and Southgate College. We have recruited several apprentices via the College, all of whom have proved to be very diligent and keen to learn trade skills. The Apprenticeship Team at the College have been great ensuring a smooth on-boarding experience and proving to be the vital link between the College and line management, which is essential to our apprentice success. Our current apprentices are thriving and showing great potential in their teams and we look forward to continuing to work with the College on future apprenticeship projects." 

Barnet Homes' Employment and Training Coordinator, Jacqui Jones shared:

"We continue to select Barnet and Southgate College as they provide training to the high standards we require at a competitive cost.”

Director of Marvel Plumbing, Robert Harrison shared:

“We feel that if we work with the College we can help build a better workforce to support our growing company and in short ensure our customers receive an impeccable service that ultimately changes peoples’ perceptions of plumbing in the region.”

Managing Director of Integrated Payment Solutions, Robert Powell shared:

“Would I recommend taking on an apprentice or working with Barnet and Southgate College? Yes, I would 100% recommend both.”