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8INTRODUCTIONfull time prospectus 2013/14INTRODUCTIONfull time prospectus 2013/149what the paper’s say…Peter Jones masterclassheads for Bournemouth &Poole College in 2012Peter Jones masterclasses in entrepreneurshipis heading for Bournemouth and Poole Collegein 2012. An exciting new course for buddingentrepreneurs is to be added to the growinglist of business-focused courses available atBournemouth and Poole College.The course, inspired by Dragon’s Den punditand business visionary Peter Jones CBE, will belike no other college course, and is aimed at thebrightest most forward thinking young peoplewho want to prove they have what it takes to turna business idea into reality.Planning for the course, which will be basedat the Lansdowne campus in the centre ofBournemouth, is already well-advanced.Jenifer Salahuddin, the College’s Head ofBusiness and Professional Studies, is excitedabout the prospects for the new venture whichwill operate under auspices of the college fromSeptember but will form part of the Peter JonesEnterprise Academy.The College has just received officialconfirmation to run the course franchise andstudents will be invited to submit applications inthe spring.What will mark this business course as differentis that applicants will be expected to have uniquequalities and a ‘go-getter’ attitude.While they will be students pursuing aLevel 3 BTEC Diploma in Enterprise andEntrepreneurship, they will also be expectedto have the potential mind-set of genuineentrepreneurs.Candidates are already likely to have the germof an idea or ideas for a business venture whenthey come for interview and, from day one, willbe expected to see themselves as creative thinkerson projects which may lead to commercialexpression – possibly even the creation of theirown business enterprise.The course structure is business-led and involvespartnerships with a range of companies andentrepreneurs providing leadership and hands-onbusiness experience.As Jenifer Salahuddin says: “We are expectingto enroll ambitious, imaginative, young peoplewith the type of vision you see in the TV seriessuch as The Apprentice, The Young Apprenticeand Dragon’s Den. “The course will be set up tocreate the feeling that the students are workingin a real business environment. Designs forthe contemporary office styled classrooms arealready underway. Students will be expectedto deport themselves as if they were youngexecutives. They will wear business suits andlearn to think as if they were operating in theboardroom of a company.”The Peter Jones Enterprise Academy is buildinga nationwide network of colleges and providersto transform attitudes to entrepreneurship andenterprise education.Peter Jones said: “My academy will lead theway in creating the entrepreneurs in the centralsouthern region.“The qualification recognises the talent in younginnovators and gives them opportunity to developtheir skills within the framework of a nationallyrecognised qualification.”February 2012WORKING WITH EMPLOYERSThe Bournemouth and Poole College has excellentrelationships with many local, regional, national andsome international employers.In today’s tough job market, it is really importantthat you are not just gaining relevant qualifications,but that you are also developing skills, attitudes andattributes that employers are looking for. By workingclosely with employers we can ensure that ourqualifications and training are up-to-date, relevantand of a high standard, giving you great potential toreach your career aspirations.The College is recognised by many national sectorskills councils, plus we have many local events whereemployers and agencies help us plan and evaluateour courses. This is known as ‘demand-led’ and meansthat as a student with us, you can be assured thatwe have a good track record with local business andindustry.96% of employers surveyed said that college traininghad a positive impact on their business.How this can help youBy focusing on employability, you are given moreexperience to help you in your future job search.Coming to college is about gaining the right levelof qualifications and experience, and also aboutboosting your confidence and skills.Employment related support at The College includes:• Work experience (embedded into your course)• Industry-standard equipment and teaching rooms• Apprenticeships• Internships• Careers Advice & Guidance• Mock Interviews• CV & Letter Writing• Functional Skills (English, mathematics and IT)• Live Projects• Talks & Visiting Guests• Company Visits• Sector Specialist Visits• Sponsorships• Conferences• Employer Liaison Groups & Employer Forumswww.thecollege.co.ukThe College helpline 01202 205 205