Inspire

We work with employers to inspire and support people into work and upskill.

  • Apprenticeships and T Levels

    Apprentices breathe life into organisations. They provide a new viewpoint, often have unique skill sets and help an organisation to grow talent and develop a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce.

  • Devon, Plymouth, and Torbay Careers hub

    The DPT Careers hub works with employers and schools to support them in delivering high quality careers support to students.

  • Supported internships

    Supported internships help young people with additional needs to gain sustainable paid employment by learning skills in the workplace through unpaid education programmes.

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  • Employment hubs

    Visit one of our four physical hubs in Devon for in-person support in exploring career options, job opportunities, and learning possibilities.

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  • Connect to Work

    A free support programme helping businesses in Devon to recruit inclusively and strengthen team capability for long term success.

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Get involved

Learn more about our work and take part in projects, events and groups that promote employment and skills development and growth in Devon.

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Develop

Upskill and train your employees to support your organisation and workforce through improving confidence, skills, and productivity.

  • Apprenticeships

    Apprentices breathe life into organisations. They provide a new viewpoint, often have unique skill sets and help an organisation to grow talent and develop a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce.

  • Digital Leadership

    Training to support senior leaders transform their business through digital.

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  • Train 4 Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps

    Skills Bootcamps are free*, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to an interview with an employer.

    *eligibility criteria applies

Recent projects

Find out about projects and programmes being supported by the Devon County Council skills and employment team.

  • Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps

    Skills Bootcamps are free*, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to an interview with an employer.

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Local Skills Improvement Plan

The Devon & Somerset Local Skills Improvement Plan, driven by both Devon & Plymouth Chamber and Somerset Chamber of Commerce, aims to collaborate with employers and education providers to develop a skilled workforce that more closely aligns with business needs. 

Local Skills Improvement Plan