28th June 2018
South Devon College is excited to announce the launch of South Devon Business Partners, a new reward scheme designed to recognise the employers who actively support apprentices with the College.
The scheme aims to reward employers who use education to grow and develop their business, and choose South Devon College as their preferred training partner.
The various benefits businesses will receive will depend on the category: Bronze, Silver or Gold. Find out more about the categories here.
Businesses from across South Devon attended a launch event to celebrate their contribution to the community and the fantastic work and impact of apprenticeships and work placements. Adrian Howe – Stormforce Roofing , Lucy Langmaid from Source – part of the Pennon Group and Laurence Frewin – Vice Principal Corporate Services and Deputy CEO at South Devon College spoke about the benefits of apprenticeships and the importance of providing current and relevant skills for businesses.
South Devon Business Partners include:
| Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust | Gold |
| South Devon College | Gold |
| Plymouth Hospital | Gold |
| Source | Gold |
| Devon Fire & Rescue Service | Gold |
| South West Water | Gold |
| Livewell SW | Gold |
| Becton Dickinson | Silver |
| Flybe Ltd | Silver |
| Devon & Cornwall Police | Silver |
| Francis Clark LLP | Silver |
| Torbay Council (The Town Hall) | Silver |
| South Hams District Council | Silver |
| Gooch and Housego (Torquay) Ltd | Bronze |
| Pathfinder Park Homes | Bronze |
| Sherwoods | Bronze |
| Spirent Communications (SW) Ltd | Bronze |
| Avenue Dental Surgery | Bronze |
| Teignbridge Propellors Ltd | Bronze |
| TekEurope UK Ltd | Bronze |
| Bovey Construction LTD | Bronze |
| Centek Ltd | Bronze |
| Gershwins | Bronze |
| Stormforce Roofing and Maintenance Ltd | Bronze |
| WBW Solicitors | Bronze |
| Rowcroft House Foundation Ltd. | Bronze |
| David Youll | Bronze |
| Dartington Hall Trust | Bronze |
The College looks forward continuing the positive work together with businesses to develop the local workforce and welcomes new enquiries.
For more information on South Devon Business Partners email [email protected] or call 08000 380 123
