Oaklands College

Oaklands College is a leading further education provider in Hertfordshire offering over 300 vocational and academic courses, with a strong focus on developing skills for employment and career progression. The college delivers apprenticeships through Oaklands Training & Development across a range of growing industries, including agriculture and the environment, construction, engineering, education, and professional and service sectors such as hair and beauty, early years and business administration. They work closely with employers to design and deliver apprenticeship programmes that align with current workforce needs, offering advice on recruitment, training standards, funding compliance and maximising the return on investment in staff development. In addition to apprenticeships, Oaklands College provides full-time and part-time study options, higher education routes and specialist sports provision through the Oaklands Wolves sports academy. The college also supports organisations with tailored employability schemes and workforce training programmes, informed by ongoing engagement with local and regional employers through events such as workforce training and skills summits. With campuses in Hertfordshire and a mix of on-campus and work-based learning, Oaklands College aims to provide flexible, industry-relevant training for both new entrants and existing employees seeking to upskill or retrain.