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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

With more than 120 years' experience, professional facilities, teaching excellence, peerless connections and a vibrant creative community, we’re not afraid to do things differently. At Falmouth University, we’re re-thinking the shape of higher education and delivering impactful research and innovation. We are passionate about ideas and innovation. Our approach is rooted in collaboration and transdisciplinary working: the belief that only together can we deliver the bold thinking that will solve the most complex issues of our time.