EXCELLENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION 165
Scenes from Harrison College’s annual graduation celebration, a flagship event that marks each learner’s unique journey.
Impact by the Numbers 90%+ of graduates enter employment, apprenticeships or further education. By aligning our model with local economic goals and embedding social mobility at every turn, Harrison College transforms students’ lives and in doing so, injects fresh talent and inclusive mindsets into the wider community. What impact has your initiative had so far on students, staff, families, or the wider community?
Harrison College has a smaller than average cohort, annually around 55 young people, who have an additional need such as autism, ADHD or a SEMH need. According to ONS and autistica.org.uk only around 30% of working- age autistic people are in any paid work. It specifically shows just 21.7% of autistic people are in employment, the lowest rate of any disability group. In addition, only 36% of autistic graduates secure full-time work within 15 months of finishing their degree and are twice as likely to be unemployed. In comparison to national statistics Harrison College achieve an average of 90% of graduates entering employment, apprenticeships or further education.
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