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Funded sustainability training – AI, Net Zero & Future Climate Leaders

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AI x Sustainability – Business Opportunities and Challenges: 19th November 2025 Artificial intelligence is revolutionising how businesses operate, from decision-making and automating processes to customer engagement, but at what cost? Can AI also help us meet the urgent sustainability goals facing our organisations and our planet? Join us for this interactive panel where experts from business […]

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NDMA North Devon Manufacturing Awards winners 2025

A sensational celebration of manufacturing!

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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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AI and Power Platform skills bootcamps

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Cosmic has been successful in securing delivery of two brand-new Skills Bootcamps, designed to boost digital skills and support transformation in businesses across Devon: These intensive, 60-hour programmes have been co-designed with leading employers and charities in Devon to ensure the training meets real business needs. Each Bootcamp provides practical skills that lead to tangible outcomes

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Petroc Launches Pre-Apprenticeship Programme to Support Local Young Talent

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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

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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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Help shape Devon’s manufacturing workforce of the future

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Devon & Somerset Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) and Devon Chamber is calling on manufacturing organisations across Devon to complete a short online survey to help gain a better understanding of the skills and training required regionally Your insights will help to develop a post-16 technical education system that meets the needs of employers. By

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

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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

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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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