Help with recruitment

BOOST employer services

Barnet’s skills and employment service (BOOST) offers a range of free services to help you get access to residents looking for work: 

• job advertising and opportunities to join recruitment events and job fairs to promote your business 
• pre-screening and shortlisting 
• reference checking 
• in-work support for successful candidates 

Find out more and register (BOOST) 

Apprenticeships

Any employer can offer an apprenticeship.

Apprenticeships can benefit your business by developing a workforce with skills specific to your businesses current and future needs.

This allows existing employees to pass on their knowledge to the next generation, and provide you with a motivated and fast-developing workforce. 

If you’d like to employ an apprentice email skills@barnet.gov.uk, or find out more from the National Apprenticeship Service

T-level placements

T levels are 2 year courses for young people aged 16 to 19, that focus on technical and practical skills and include an industry placement. 

The industry placement is time spent working in a company for 45 days (can be spread over the 2 years). It’s a chance for young people to develop real work skills and make a meaningful contribution to your organisation.

They're not paid a salary, but employers are encouraged to cover travel and lunch expenses. 

Find out more about T-level placements 

Work experience

Work experience placements are for young people aged 14 to 18 in full-time education to spend 5 to 10 days working in a specific role in a company.

Work experience gives students new workplace skills and behaviours and the chance to learn about roles, structures and career opportunities. 

Employers can gain many benefits from make a real difference to a young person’s life, identify future staff, engage with the community and contribute to the local economy.  

If you’re interested in hosting a work experience placement, please contact the Barnet Education and Learning Service