Working with Bedford College to help students discover a career in housing
30 June 2025
We’re delighted to announce we’ve joined Bedford College’s Employer Partnership Scheme, a programme designed to give students real-world industry experience and apprenticeship opportunities while helping employers shape and support the workforce of the future.
Colleagues recently attended a Women in Construction event and a Careers Fair at the college - An opportunity for team members from In House Maintenance and the HR team to chat to students about the wide variety of careers and apprenticeship opportunities on offer.
As part of this new partnership, we’re expanding our apprenticeship programme with 11 students beginning their placements in September and a further six joining in January 2026. These apprenticeships span a wide range of vital roles, including property maintenance, painting and decorating, carpentry and joinery, electrical installation, fitted interiors, business administration, customer service, and HR support.
Richard Hill, CEO at bpha commented “We’re delighted to become an Employer Partner with Bedford College, working with them to help to raise awareness among students of the wide variety career opportunities available at bpha.
The college will be a key partner in helping us to expand our apprenticeship programme. Over the next year we will be recruiting up to 20 apprenticeships which will enable us to provide more opportunities for local people.”
