This quarter’s survey shows heightened optimism across the South West; with the majority of respondents not only reporting an increase in sales, profits, staff numbers, and investment over the past six months but also predicting that this will continue into the Autumn…
Manufacturing Barometer Q4 Results are in Read More »
Two companies based in the heart of the south west area have secured almost £190k between them from an inward investment fund launched by the HotSW LEP last autumn. The HotSW LEP ERDF Inward Investment Support Grant Scheme is a £900k fund designed to boost economic recovery and create new jobs in Devon, Somerset, Plymouth
The Annual Petroc Apprenticeship Awards recognise and reward the exceptional work and results gained by employers and apprentices who work alongside Petroc. This year, with the exceptional challenges that businesses and individuals have had to face, it is even more important to honour and recognise their dedication and commitment. The Awards celebrate the very best
Petroc launches Annual Apprenticeship Awards and local Manufacturers take the lead! Read More »
Petroc will soon open their new state of the art SWIoT facility at their North Devon Campus They hope to be able to invite you all to visit pending current government restrictions. In the meantime please read more here and see details of courses that will be on offer in September. Presentation video:
Welcome to SWIoT – Where career ambition meets advanced technical training Read More »
As 2021 begins with an agreed EU trade deal alongside continued COVID-19 restrictions, we wanted to see how these current conditions are affecting SME manufacturers.
National Manufacturing Barometer Survey (Q3 2020) RESULTS Read More »
Celebration, awards and most importantly, careers have been highlighted this week. 8th-14th February has marked National Apprenticeship week and there’s been plenty of information on hand from Petroc College as well as news and testimonials from local businesses. A few videos that have been posted on social media are linked below: Business Action Magazine also
North Devon Employers Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week Read More »
We are delighted to be working with Learn By Design in order to deliver a virtual careers event to showcase local employment & education opportunities and support young people across schools and colleges within the LEP area of Devon, Somerset, Torbay and Plymouth. The event will provide you with the opportunity to showcase your sector
HotSW Careers Hub virtual careers event “Which Way?” is coming ……..!!! Read More »
If you are frustrated by quality issues within your company processes, this training is for you! Calling on established Lean and Six Sigma methods, this session will demonstrate ways of identifying and removing problems to move towards 100% process capability…how good can you get? This practical and straightforward learning will equip delegates with the tools
Building Capable Processes – SWMAS Fully Funded Course Read More »
Free movement under European law will end in the UK on 31 December 2020. Europeans who began living in the UK by that point will retain the right to work provided they apply for status under the EU Settlement Scheme. They will have until the end of the Grace Period on 30 June 2021 to
Make UK: Right to work checks for European nationals from January 2021 Read More »
The data from this quarter’s Manufacturing Barometer survey has now been analysed and we are pleased to be able to share the results with you… The SWMAS National Report, which surveyed over 400 SME manufacturers across England, highlights trends in sales, profits, investment, and staff numbers since 2018. It also uncovers the specific areas of support required as UK manufacturing continues
Manufacturing Barometer: Shaping The Future of SME Manufacturing Read More »
