Barking and Dagenham College is located in an area of high unemployment. It offers vocational courses and apprenticeships to over 10,000 students. The college emphasizes developing entrepreneurial and employability skills in students. All study programs for 16-18 year olds will include work experience, functional skills training, and an employability qualification. The college works closely with employers to provide students with real work placements and projects to prepare them for future careers.