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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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Host a school group for National Manufacturing Day

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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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Over 2,500 adults to benefit from skills training thanks to £8 million funding

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Devon County Council has received its largest ever funding award from the Department for Education (DfE) for the expansion of its successful Train4Tomorrow adult skills training programme. Devon County Council’s Cabinet meeting today (Wednesday 12 March) heard that the investment of just over £8 million will enable more than 2,500 adults in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay to

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DPT Careers Hub Apprenticeship Application Academy Series

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The Devon, Plymouth & Torbay (DPT) Careers Hub invites you to an exciting series of free webinars designed to help you succeed in your apprenticeship journey! Join Us for the Apprenticeship Application Academy Series! Ready to boost your apprenticeship application skills? The Devon, Plymouth & Torbay (DPT) Careers Hub invites you to an exciting series of free webinars designed

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