Debbie Coles is a nursing degree apprentice from Exeter studying at the University of Plymouth’s Exeter School of Nursing. Joining the NHS in 2003, she worked her way up through diplomas and, after 10 years as an assistant practitioner, applied for the registered nurse degree apprenticeship via Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust. Never believing she’d get in, she’s now just months away from graduating.
“I’d completed a higher national diploma during my time in the NHS,”Debbie said. “And I saw the apprenticeship opportunity on the hospital website. I thought, ‘I’...
Tarmac, the UK’s leading sustainable construction materials business, has announced the biggest recruitment drive in its history to attract the leaders and workforce of tomorrow.
Demonstrating that the construction industry has much to offer people at an early stage in their career, the new opportunities span the length and breadth of the UK and will enable graduates and school leavers to earn while they learn.
Entry-level jobs in operations, engineering, commercial and logistics are available alongside technical, financial and other support positions as the company...
If you think you know all about apprenticeships, then maybe it’s time to think again, according to South Devon College.
“Most people think you can only do apprenticeships in hospitality, construction or beauty, but here at South Devon College we offer a wide range of apprenticeships, including higher and degree apprenticeships,” explained Ben Pountney, Operational Manager for Apprenticeships.
“Programmes are developed with employers to ensure students gain relevant skills for the local market.”
23-year-old Eleanor Roberts from Brixham has always wanted to work in...
There are now 200 organisations working with the University of Exeter on degree apprenticeship programmes, which combine work with part-time study – allowing for on-the-job experience while students work towards a degree qualification.
NHS employees enrolled on newly launched degree apprenticeship programmes in Diagnostic Radiography, Clinical Associate in Psychology and Senior Leader Healthcare during 2020, raising the total number of NHS apprentices to 203 – up from 29 this time last year.
The success comes amid challenging circumstances, with the Covid-19 pandemic...
Assistant quantity surveyor Ciara Burden is championing apprenticeships to see more women enjoying successful careers in construction.
The 22-year-old is employed as an apprentice by Persimmon Homes South West and is working towards an HNC in Construction and the Built Environment on day release at Exeter College.
Ciara, who has also got her foot on the property ladder by buying her first home from Persimmon, explained: “When I was 16/ 17 I was studying business studies, as much because I didn’t really know what I wanted to do in life.
Amongst the terrible human cost of the Covid-19 crisis, the impact on our country’s young people and their prospects is of major concern. Research published last year by the Resolution Foundation suggested that youth unemployment will not return to pre-pandemic levels for at least another four years, with unemployment between 18 to 29-year-olds predicted to mushroom to levels last seen in the 1980s before the picture improves.
New initiatives to help young people have been launched by governments across the UK to help deliver new employment opportunities and ensure this critical...
Apprentices in the South West construction sector at risk of losing out on their career due to Covid-19 can benefit from job redeployment support from a local partnership.
Shared Apprenticeships South West (SASW) is the region’s delivery partner for the Construction Industry Training Board’s (CITB) national support for shared apprenticeship schemes.
SASW, working with apprentice employers, can assist with displaced apprentices, offering employment for the remainder of the apprenticeship duration, as well as mentoring, liaising with colleges and managing payroll and HR...
As Training Providers nationally report a potential loss of 80% of predicted starts during the Spring period as a result of the Covid-19 crisis (FE Week 22 May 2020), Exeter College is able to share positive news, having welcomed new intakes of Apprentices in Digital Marketing, Project Management, Customer Service, Management and Data Analytics.
Following a virtual meeting with government ministers this week, the College also reports exceptional retention rates as the local business community rallies to support Apprentices. Mike Blakeley, Director of Apprenticeships and Employer...
Exeter College has been recognised with a top four shortlisting for the Association of College’s award for Employer Engagement.
The Association of Colleges (AoC) celebrated top further education across the UK at its virtual Beacon Awards ceremony, and the College’s commitment to proactively working with employers for the mutual benefit of all saw them shortlisted for the coveted prize in Employer Engagement.
The Beacon Awards are regarded by many as the most prestigious awards within the education sector, given the rigour and robustness of the assessment.
Newton Abbot’s pioneering secondary school for young people with a flair for science and engineering marked National Apprenticeship Week by hosting a special Work Ready Day for its young Scientists and Engineers.
South Devon University Technical College (UTC) backed the ‘Look Beyond’ campaign to inspire and excite the next generation to look beyond traditional routes of employment. The college partnered with leading South West employers to encourage students to consider different ways into the world of work, including apprenticeships.
