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We are a world-leading modern, contemporary university and have fostered a dynamic and agile culture where great decisions are made at all levels each day. We have exceptional levels of student satisfaction, undertake world-class research with impact and our enterprising approach along with a commitment to raising aspirations and innovation is making a real and sustainable difference to our students, staff, partners and society on a global stage.

One of the top-performing colleges in the country, Weston College is the only general further and higher education College in the South West to be given Ofsted's top rating, outstanding. Named ‘College of the Year’ and ‘Overall FE Provider of the Year’ (TES FE Awards 2015), we are achieving academic excellence and working with businesses to ensure they have the skills required. Our campuses include the Knightstone Campus, Loxton Campus, South West Skills Campus, Winter Gardens and the Weston College Conference Centre. Weston College offers a variety of training and development opportunities for businesses. Our bespoke approach ensures that businesses get the right support to help them develop appropriate training programmes for both existing and new employees. We: • Work with businesses to identify what the individual needs are • Design a solution taking into account time, budget and funding available • Deliver the training with flexibility to deliver where and when suits • Ensure business objectives are monitored and met throughout. Weston College key information: • 99% A Level pass rate (2014/15) with almost 30% of candidates achieving the top A* and A grades • 100+ vocational courses • 23 HE courses (2014/15) and 800 students • 70+ apprenticeship programmes • Dedicated Training Solutions team working with 2,500 employers and 1,200 apprentices • £30m invested in developing the South West Skills Campus • £1.5m engineering provision meeting Hinkley and local employer needs • New £19m Law & Professional Services Academy and £4m Future Technology Centre responding to LEP priorities/employer needs. Find out more at www.weston.ac.uk/employers

Plymouth City Council is undergoing an exciting transformation programme which will radically change the way services are delivered across the city. Plymouth is a spectacular waterfront city which has seen many exciting changes over the last few years. These include the growth of Plymouth University, the redevelopment of sites such as the Royal William Yard, the opening of Plymouth Life Centre - one of the best sports and leisure facilities in the country- a growing events programme and a burgeoning reputation as a foodie heaven. Plymouth is an ambitious city and there are many exciting major changes ahead. Our reputation as a centre of excellence for marine sciences and engineering will expand as the City Deal programme provides a Launchpad for small companies and increases the space available for marine-related industries. Our universities continue to attract attention around the world and our schools, including the new University Technical College, increasingly work with industry to nurture future talent. Plymouth has a huge amount to offer, including an unrivalled lifestyle with its amazing green spaces, stunning waterfront and close proximity to some of the best beaches and landscapes in the UK, as well as all the advantages of a vibrant urban culture of a big city. This city is full of opportunity for the right people and businesses to work together to create one of Europe’s most vibrant waterfront cities where an outstanding quality of life is enjoyed by everyone.