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Business

Have you ever watched The Apprentice and wondered what it might be like in a real-life boardroom? Whether you want to be the next Alan Sugar, or are just looking to manage an office, the business industry offers an unlimited choice of career paths and roles. 

Incorporating almost every element of our day to day lives; our home, work, shopping and entertainment lives are all created, managed or influenced by businesses, and so skills and experience in this area are always in-demand. As such, there is a huge range of career options within this industry at all levels and specialisms.

Skills required

  • Good analytical skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Finance skills
  • Leadership skills

Example career options

  • Entrepreneur
  • Office Manager
  • CEO
  • Operations Manager
  • Business Administrator
  • Customer Services

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What our students say

“My favourite part of college is the hands-on, practical learning and the staff make it a great environment to be in.”

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Sharoz Hussain Entry Level 1 Joinery, former student at Oakwood High School

“I enjoy the hands-on learning and challenging myself to achieve my best.”

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