Business Skills for Students - Enrichment and Advanced Learning Level 1 and 2
Real-world skills. Real confidence.
Our Business Skills for Students workshops bridge the gap between classroom learning and the workplace. Delivered by industry professionals from one of the UK’s most recognisable salon brands, these high-energy sessions build confidence, employability, and entrepreneurial thinking — with practical tools students can use immediately.
Duration: 2.5 hours per workshop
Delivery: In-person at your college (we come to you) or in one of our Glamour Garage Salons
Format: Interactive activities · Real case studies · Certificates included
👩🎓 Who It’s For
- Level 1 Course – Key Stage 3 or Year 9 students choosing GCSE options (ages 13–16)
- Level 1 or 2 Course – FE & Sixth Form learners (16+) across all subject areas
- Learners exploring business, retail, beauty or customer-facing careers
- Study Programme enrichment, personal development or careers guidance
- Inclusive cohorts — fully SEN-friendly and adaptable
🔥 Level 1 — Taster Ignite Course
Ignite Your Potential
£32 per learner · 2.5 hours
Perfect for entry-level learners or those new to business concepts. This session unlocks confidence, communication and professional behaviour through fun, practical activities.
Students will:
- Identify personal strengths and set meaningful goals
- Build teamwork and leadership through short challenges
- Learn professional communication and body language (including phone etiquette for bookings)
- Understand what employers value — attitude, reliability, initiative
- Develop a growth mindset and action plan for future career goals
- Learn a salon skill such as pin curls, faux blow, or simple styling
- Experience a customer journey — understanding how great service builds loyalty
- Explore branding and communication basics to attract their first paying clients
Take-away:
🎓 Success Academy Certificate of Achievement
💻 Discount for our online Business Ignite Level 1 course
🚀 Level 2 — Taster Accelerator Course
Build Your Future
£59 per learner · 2.5 hours
For students ready to apply business thinking. Using real case studies from The Glamour Garage, learners explore branding, customer experience and the habits that create success.
Students will:
- Understand how businesses attract and retain customers
- Explore personal branding — appearance, attitude and client experience
- Practise real-world problem solving (e.g. reducing no-shows, “recommend a friend” schemes)
- Learn time management, planning and smart money habits
- Turn creative ideas into trackable goals
- Discover the foundations of brand identity and how to find their ideal client
- Learn how to market their skills to the right audience
Take-away:
🎓 Level 2 Certificate of Business Skills
💻 50% discount for our online Business Accelerator Level 2 course
🌟 What Students Gain
- Leadership & teamwork – collaborate, delegate, take initiative
- Communication & confidence – speak clearly, listen actively, present ideas
- Problem-solving – analyse scenarios and make informed decisions
- Self-awareness & mindset – identify strengths, set goals, build resilience
- Professionalism – interview readiness, first impressions, workplace behaviour
- Business awareness – branding, customer experience, growth principles
- Time management – plan tasks, meet deadlines, track progress
Certificates support employability portfolios, tutorial reviews and progression evidence.
We also offer a Taster Branding Course - From our Best Selling Red Lipstick Revolution Online Course! This is for any student who wants to learn more specifically about branding and marketing. Click here for more info.
🧭 Curriculum & Framework Alignment
- Gatsby Benchmarks:
- Stable careers programme
- Learning from career & labour market info
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Addressing individual learner needs
- PSHE / Personal Development: confidence, communication, resilience
- Study Programme Enrichment: employability, enterprise & life skills
🤝 SEN-Friendly, Inclusive Delivery
- Clear, chunked instructions and visual prompts
- Hands-on tasks, short activities and movement breaks
- Mixed-ability grouping and supportive peer roles
- Optional quiet time and no forced public speaking
- Positive reinforcement, certificates and achievable wins
🧰 What’s Included
- 2.5-hour workshop delivered on-site or in-salon
- All activity materials and printable worksheets
- Success Academy certificates for every participant
- Follow-up email with online-course discount
- Tutor pack: session outline, learning outcomes, student feedback form
- Optional Teachable login for tutors to access full course content
🧾 Practical Details
- Group size: 10–20 students per session
- Room: Standard classroom with projector/screen (preferred)
- Facilitators: 1–2 Success Academy trainers
- Safeguarding: Fully insured
- Accessibility: We adapt every session to your cohort’s needs
💷 Pricing
- Level 1: £32 per learner
- Level 2: £59 per learner
(Minimum booking applies. Travel supplements may apply depending on location and group size.)
🎁 Progression Offer:
All attendees receive a discount for our online full Business Courses. Both Level 1 and Level 2 Accelerator course (self-paced with certification).
To view our complete online Level 1 Ignite Course click here.
To view our complete online Level 2 Accelerator Course click here.
https://glamourgarageacademy.com/products/business-skills-level-2-professional-development-industry-readiness
As a Tutor you will be given your own unique code login to view and complete the course if you wish. We are also able to share with you students progress on the course.
🏫 How Our Courses Fit Into Your Curriculum
- Enrichment weeks & Industry Weeks
- Personal Development or Tutorial Days
- Targeted confidence & employability interventions
- Enterprise or careers-linked events
💬 Testimonial
“Our students came out buzzing — practical, relevant and confidence-boosting.”
— Lisa, Sutton District Training — Hairdressing Tutor Level 2
📅 Book a Session
📞 Traci Witherington, Academy Director: 07956 935674