South Devon College

The best skills planning happens when employers are part of the conversation.

Some of our employer-facing short courses were introduced following consultation and listening to local employer requirements. That shows the value of business insight, sector discussion and employer feedback in shaping useful training support.

🔹 Employer conversation matters.
🔹 Local insight strengthens planning.
🔹 Discussion supports better skills decisions.

Find out more and contact us to get involved. 📩 https://www.southdevon.ac.uk/employers/employer-apprenticeship-incentives/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Organic%20Post&utm_campaign=Ready%20Skilled%20Funded%20Jun%2026

Funding support is available for employers and understanding it can make a real difference to recruitment decisions.
Support includes:
✅£1,000 for hiring an eligible 16 to 18 year old apprentice
✅£2,000 Foundation Apprenticeship Incentive
✅£2,000 SME Hiring Incentive from 1st October 2026
✅0% employer National Insurance on apprentice wages under 25, where the published criteria are met

🔹 Explore current incentives
🔹 Reduce recruitment barriers
🔹 Understand potential savings

Find out more and contact us. https://www.southdevon.ac.uk/employers/employer-apprenticeship-incentives/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Organic%20Post&utm_campaign=Ready%20Skilled%20Funded%20Jun%2026

Businesses in Newton Abbot and Teignbridge, this one's for you 🔸

We're at Newton Abbot Racecourse (The Course Bar) on Wednesday 12 August, 9am to 1pm.

We will be there next week to talk through employer incentives and what apprenticeships could look like for your business.

No booking needed, just drop in. Take a look at the incentives before you come along: https://ow.ly/3bxs50ZoSS4

Every business has different workforce priorities, which is why targeted training matters.

South Devon College offers flexible training solutions, professional courses and apprenticeship options designed to help employers develop the skills their organisation needs.

🔹 Practical training
🔹 Professional development
🔹 Support tailored to your organisation

Find out more and contact us to discuss your workforce goals. https://www.southdevon.ac.uk/employers/employer-apprenticeship-incentives/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Organic%20Post&utm_campaign=Ready%20Skilled%20Funded%20Jun%2026

LET'S GO ABI!! 🎉

Abi Martin, a former student of South Devon College, has come back from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with THREE medals: bronze in the team event, plus individual silver on both floor and vault.

If that wasn't impressive enough, Abi's also a Paris 2024 Olympian, a European Championships silver medallist, and a World Championships bronze medallist on floor.

So proud of you🙌 You're absolutely smashing it.


Photo credit: Team England Commonwealth Games

Free Toast is Back for 2026/27!

At South Devon College, student health and wellbeing comes first. That's why we're continuing our Free Toast for All scheme, giving every student access to a free breakfast each morning, no questions asked.

🍞 White, brown and gluten-free options available
⏰ 8am to 9am during term time

If you're a Torbay business, we have a drop-in session for you next week at the Mercure Hotel Paignton on Wednesday 5 August, 9am to 1pm.

We will be in the Preston Meeting Room to talk through employer incentives and answer any questions about apprenticeships. No booking required, just drop in.

Have a look at the incentives beforehand: https://ow.ly/QoEY50ZoSB1

A sustainable skills pipeline does not happen by chance.

We offer support for workforce development, apprenticeships, staff recruitment and work experience links, helping employers create stronger, more connected routes into skills and talent. If your business wants a more joined-up approach to recruitment and development, we are here to help.

🔹 Workforce development
🔹 Apprenticeship opportunities
🔹 Work experience pathways

Find out more and contact us. https://www.southdevon.ac.uk/employers/employer-apprenticeship-incentives/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Organic%20Post&utm_campaign=Ready%20Skilled%20Funded%20Jun%2026

A collaborative approach leads to stronger skills planning.

We support employers with apprenticeships and flexible training solutions that can be shaped around workforce priorities. Consultation with local employers has also informed some short course development, helping support feel more focused and relevant.

🔹 Identify workforce needs more clearly.
🔹 Inform organisational priorities through discussion.
🔹 Develop more relevant sector-focused solutions.

Find out more and contact us to explore how we can support your organisation. 📩 https://www.southdevon.ac.uk/employers/employer-apprenticeship-incentives/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Organic%20Post&utm_campaign=Ready%20Skilled%20Funded%20Jun%2026