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Support Future Talent at Petroc’s Apprenticeship & Careers Fair – Book Your Stand Today

The next generation of skilled employees is right on your doorstep — and your business has the opportunity to meet them. Petroc is hosting its Apprenticeship & Careers Fair on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, from 5:00pm to 7:30pm at the Barnstaple Campus, bringing together local employers, apprenticeships, and ambitious individuals exploring their next steps. This event is an ideal platform for […]

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DEVON: THE FUTURE OF WORK event

On the 22nd January, the Devon Chamber of Commerce will unveil its new strategy to support our members and champion the future of business across Devon. This landmark event will explore the mega-trends shaping our region over the next 3 – 5 years ranging from technological transformation and workforce evolution to sustainability, place-based growth, and inclusive

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NDMA North Devon Manufacturing Awards winners 2025

A sensational celebration of manufacturing!

The North Devon Manufacturing Awards, once again showed off the spectacular productivity and innovation in our region Gathered at The Pier House, Westward Ho! for the 26th annual NDMA awards, members of Northern Devon’s manufacturing community enjoyed a welcome from the evening’s host, Laura James of The Voice Radio, who handed over to Chairman Tim

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Petroc Launches Pre-Apprenticeship Programme to Support Local Young Talent

This year, Petroc has seen an unprecedented rise in interest for apprenticeships, with applications far outnumbering the vacancies currently available. While this surge highlights the growing appeal of work-based learning among young people, it also brings a challenge—many motivated candidates are still waiting for the right opportunity. To help bridge this gap, Petroc has introduced

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Future engineers and member companies honoured at apprenticeship awards

The Engineering Trust Training Awards recognised apprentices, individuals, and companies from across the NDMA membership The Results and Presentation Evening for North Devon took place on 25th June, celebrating apprenticeships and those who support them. Congratulations to all who received awards. Special congratulations to former NDMA Chair and Vice Chair, now STEM Officer, Paul Mullen,

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Explore New Skills Bootcamps in AI & Power Platform – Expressions of Interest

Cosmic is inviting member businesses to register expressions of interest for potential upcoming Skills Bootcamps in: These intensive programmes aim to upskill employees in high-demand areas and support digital transformation within businesses like yours. We have worked with leading businesses and charities in Devon to codesign the curriculum to align with business needs. While we

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Upcoming sustainability events from University of Plymouth

The Future is Green and Net Zero Exchange Upcoming funded sustainability events available for individuals and businesses from the University of Plymouth’s Net Zero Exchange and Sustainable Earth Institute: Net Zero and Climate Change: Getting Started as Individuals and Enterprises Free, three-hour online workshop Dates: 2nd July (14.00-17.00) or 1st December (15.00-18.00) Are you a

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Make UK NMD 2025

Host a school group for National Manufacturing Day

To celebrate Make UK’s annual event, NDMA is reaching out to member businesses, schools and colleges to provide opportunities to experience manufacturing National Manufacturing Day is a chance for UK manufacturers to give their local community, schools and colleges, behind the scenes access to a sector of global importance that plays a key role in

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