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Earth Scholars: Empowering Young Climate Leaders at Petroc College

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The Earth Scholars Program, written and designed by Chloe Davis and delivered at Petroc College by Chloe and Martin Slocombe, director of Sustainable Business Resource (SBR), and other local partners, is an exciting new initiative shaping the future of climate education and action. This weekly enrichment course empowers students to understand climate change and take […]

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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

Education, Employment & Skills, Event news, Manufacturing /

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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TDK introduces 20 and 40A, 80Vdc board-mount EMI Filters

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Reducing differential mode conducted emissions for switching power supplies with high input current requirements TDK Corporation (TSE 6762) announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda RGF board-mount EMI filters. Suitable for power supplies with high input current requirements, these 20 and 40A filters are designed to provide exceptional differential mode filtering. Leveraging advanced TDK component technology,

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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

Economy, Education, Employment & Skills /

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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