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Welcome to the
Employment Gateway
Free* Work skills and training courses for those seeking work.
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Are you looking for work?
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Do you need training to help you get a job?
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Do you need free professional advice on what to do next?
To support you in improving your job chances, Bury College has created a range of courses that can improve your employability skills. You will be able to gain valuable qualifications that will help you progress into the job market.
These courses are free* and
will not affect your benefit.
We are now enrolling on the following courses:
Coming soon, courses in:
Office Skills
Level 1 Award in Assisting in Instructing Fitness
Are you eligible?
*If you are unemployed, aged 18 or over, and claiming one of the following benefits, our courses are FREE. Terms and conditions apply.
- JSA
- ESA
- Council Tax Benefit
- Housing Benefit
- Income Support
- Pension Credit
Training courses and Apprenticeships for adults
In addition to the courses above, Bury College offers a wide range of opportunities that could help you improve your skills, develop your career and get on in life.
Please click the link below for further details

We are constantly updating and adding new courses. Please ring or keep checking the website for the most up-to-date information.
Call our employment hotline on:
0161 280 8645
“Bury College gave me the incentive to work towards getting a career rather than just a job. Learning at Bury College has been a life – changing experience; the tutors have been very supportive. I’d definitely recommend this course as a way of getting into work.”
Anthony Branagan completed Work Skills training and a Level 2 Catering course at Bury College. He is now working at Albert’s Shed restaurant in Manchester.