The North East is a growing business enterprise in the UK with lots of job opportunities at different levels. With our vocational business courses you get hands-on experience with local businesses to gain skills and industry connections so you can progress quickly.
To be successful in this sector you will need excellent organisational and communication skills, be able to solve problems and make informed decisions under pressure, be commercially aware and able to lead and motivate others.
You'll study this subject full time at Bede Campus or as an apprenticeship, you will have access to Specialist classrooms, industry-standard Sage Software, new employer hub and Virtual reality environment.
We work with the following employers to help you gain real work skills: Unipres (UK), Saggezza, Sky, Leighton Group.
of our students progress to university, employment or further study.**
**16-18 student progression data, Sunderland College, 2022-23
Sunderland College appoints Rebecca Storey as first Regional Construction Skills Director for new North East Construction Technical Excellence College
February 12, 2026
A new Adult Skills Programme launches at Sunderland College, part of a £1 million North East Combined Authority investment.
January 16, 2026
Sunderland College held public speaking workshop to empower students and allow them to be more confident in using their own voice.
December 19, 2025
