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“Through their partnership with the National Careers Service and work with the West Midlands Combined Authority, leaders have committed to a clear vision to work with those furthest from employment and education.”
– EBCF OFSTED REPORT 2025
At EBCF, we don’t just teach - we help you move forward.
Your career goals are at the heart of everything we do. Every course includes dedicated employability support to help you gain the skills, confidence, and real opportunities you need to succeed in work and life.
WHAT WE OFFER
1-to-1 career information, advice and guidance (IAG)
Each learner receives personalised guidance to explore career options, set goals, and understand the job market. Our qualified advisers help you make informed decisions about your future.
CV writing and interview preparation
We support you in building a strong, up-to-date CV and offer mock interviews to boost your confidence and improve your performance in real interviews.
Support with job applications and job searching
Our team helps you find and apply for job vacancies, apprenticeships, or voluntary roles. You’ll learn how to tailor your applications to improve your chances of success.
Exposure to real opportunities
You’ll gain access to job fairs and industry-related events. Hair & Beauty learners even take part in product shopping trips to connect classroom learning with real-world expectations.
Soft skills development
We embed communication, teamwork, problem solving, and time management into every course-key to thriving in interviews and at work.
Mental health support
We recognise that mental wellbeing is essential, not just for job searching, but for life. Whether you’re dealing with stress, personal challenges, or any issue affecting your ability to learn and move forward, our team is here for you.
WHO WE WORK WITH
Through our NCS (Progression Team Stakeholder Director), our employment advisers have access to dozens of regional employers. Strong employer links across both the NCS and AEB teams include:
BCFC
Royal Mail
Ocado
Prime Deliveries
UCLS Amazon
DHL
Boots
Amazon Tyseley
Auto Windscreens
Aziz Textiles
Nafees Bakers
Cambabest
Fareed Hussain Textiles
Aman Solicitors
Haji Boutique
Alum Rock Traders Association (175+ local traders)
Local primary & secondary schools (reception, admin, classroom assistants, cleaners, etc.)
Real opportunities for our learners.
These employer relationships open up real opportunities for our learners – whether that’s shadowing, placements, volunteering, or applying for jobs.