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Exeter College – the city’s largest provider of Apprenticeships – is thanking employers and partners for playing a key part in the city’s brilliant Apprenticeship growth, bucking a national trend.

The city of Exeter topped the table as only one of a small handful of cities that bucked a national decline in Apprenticeship starts, according to a report published by the Centre for Cities, a leading think tank.

Exeter College has played a significant part in this success story with more than a thousand starts in year. The next biggest provider contributed 100 starts to the total Exeter figure.

Exeter, as a city, tops the table at more than 90 per cent growth in Apprenticeship starts between 2015/16 and 2017/18 – beating other world-leading cities like Oxford and Cambridge, by nearly 50%.

On the back of the news, Exeter College is thanking employers and partners, recognising that without employers providing opportunities for the next generation of our local workforce, none of this would be possible. The success has been put down to the college operating in a city where exceptional partnerships are part of everyday life and a recognised part of the substantial business network.

John Laramy, Exeter College Principal and Chief Executive, said: “This achievement shows how well Exeter works as a city. A number of key players have created a highly effective ecosystem which drives prosperity, productivity and growth. These include the city council, Devon County Council, Exeter Chamber, the Local Enterprise Partnership, young people, parents and critically employers.

“I would like to thank all of the employers who work with the college, congratulate our Apprentices for their stunning contribution to college life and finally say a massive thank you to our staff who have yet again helped to put Exeter at the top of the pile!”

Karime Hassan, Exeter City Council’s Chief Executive & Growth Director said: “The success of our vision for Exeter lies in developing talent and nurturing it to its full potential. In a city with virtually full employment, the biggest constraint on growth is access to that talent. For us to be successful – we have to grow our own.

“Exeter College is trail blazing in the promotion of those skills. It is such important work – with a direct correlation to creating a stronger Exeter of the future.”

Mike Blakeley, Director of Apprenticeships and Employer Engagement, said: “To be at the top of the chart of more than 50 cities across the country is a phenomenal achievement by all those who support Apprenticeships across the city. In my five years here at the college I have seen a transformation amongst our businesses, key stakeholders, parents and young people regarding Apprenticeships. It’s now incredibly positive and a very vibrant option.”

He went on to add “These results, put us again as one of the leading providers in the country and is true demonstration to all of the hard work of over 100 amazing staff at the college dedicated to supporting over 85 different Apprenticeship programmes. ”

One of the Exeter employers which has been part of this success story is South West Communications Group. The first raft of employees has completed the company’s inaugural apprenticeship scheme.

Initiated in 2017, swcomms’ board has utilised a £200k commitment to the Apprenticeship Levy Scheme with bespoke NVQ Level 3 IT, communications & administration qualifications from Exeter College. The course, co-developed by the directors of swcomms and Exeter College’s professional and adult learning team, is designed to support the business transition into the new era of cloud-based telecommunications.

The scheme was open to all non-technical staff and created 16 apprenticeships within the incumbent workforce with the long-term plan to build on this number in the next few years.

swcomms has also fully embraced the more traditional apprenticeship for school leavers having engaged three apprentices in addition to the existing full-time employee candidates.

swcomms’ managing director Brian Lodge said: “Exeter College has supported us from the very start of our Apprenticeship journey in terms of creating a bespoke IT, communications and administration course to hone the skills of our existing employees. The college should be applauded in terms of putting the city on the map for being the largest provider of Apprenticeships and for the contribution these Apprentices are making to the Exeter’s economy now and in the future.”

The Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (RD&E) is another significant employer that has contributed to the success of the cities positive approach to Apprenticeships. By utilising its Levy, it is investing heavily in new and existing staff and has transformed its organisational offer across the Trust.

Julie Cooper, Interim Director of People at the RD&E, said: “The number of Apprentices here at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust has more than doubled over the last two years, and we are now proud to employ almost 300 apprentices across the Trust, in both clinical and non-clinical roles.

“Apprenticeships are a fantastic opportunity for individuals to progress their career within the NHS, offering employees the chance to continuously develop and helping the Trust to grow our workforce of the future.

“We are delighted to be part of an incredible local community of apprenticeship employers in Exeter, working closely with Exeter College to continually expand the number of Apprenticeship opportunities available.”

The report, produced by the Centre for Cities, the leading think tank dedicated to improving the performance of UK city economies, uses as its source Department for Education data.

The publication of the report comes at a time when Apprenticeships at Exeter College is on a clear upward trajectory.

Exeter College, which has invested in its Apprenticeships team, working together with partners, and employers, recently opened a new Apprenticeship and Employment Hub in the heart of the city.

The award-winning Exeter College Apprenticeship team has forged partnerships with more than 950 local businesses over five years of growth. The college is currently the top FE College in the South West for employer satisfaction – with a near perfect score of 99%, according to the Education and Skills Funding Agency annual survey; the third year in a row it has been in the Top 10.

Pictured: Exceptional Exeter Tops Apprenticeship Table – Bucking National Trend; pictured here is the official opening of the new Exeter College Apprenticeship and Employment Hub at, located in the heart of the city.

You might think you’ve got two options after college: uni or an apprenticeship.
Actually, you have more choice than you think. Here are five interesting jobs you can do straight out of college:

Healthcare assistant

HCAs support doctors, nurses and other NHS staff by providing essential care for patients.

This ranges from taking blood samples and observations to helping patients wash, dress, feed themselves and move around, and providing company and reassurance. So, HCAs really get to know the patients they work with.

HCAs work at GP surgeries or hospitals and are friendly, caring and keen to make a difference. It's a great stepping stone job for other roles like nursing, occupational therapy or paramedicine.

For more info on being an HCA and other healthcare jobs like emergency care or OT assistant, check out the NHS career explorer.

Engineer

Engineers use maths, physics and technical know-how to design, make and fix things and solve problems.

Engineering is immensely varied; some engineers are desk-based, using CAD and other software, while others work on-site, fixing things and getting their hands dirty. It’s a great career for techy people who want to understand how things work.

Though you can study engineering at university, there are loads of engineering apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships out there that you can join straight away.

There’s more info on GoConstruct, ImechE, ICE and IET and there are often apprenticeship vacancies on the college website.

English language teacher (TEFL)

If you’re good at English, you might decide to share your knowledge by teaching English in another country.

This is great for adventurous, literate, enthusiastic people who want to dive in to other cultures.

Popular countries for TEFL include Spain, France, Vietnam, Korea, China and Japan. Rates of pay vary, but some employers will pay you a wage alongside covering your flights and accommodation!

There aren't any formal requirements, but you might choose to take a qualification like CertTESOL or CELTA before applying for jobs.

Accountant

30% of higher and degree apprenticeships are with accountancy firms, so loads of college leavers become accountants without going to uni.

Programmes like the ICAEW Trailblazer apprenticeship will see you join a firm as a trainee accountant and work your way towards chartered status.

Accountants are methodical, numerate and well organised, but are also team players and great communicators. They work in virtually every industry, so it’s interesting, flexible and stable work, and typically offers good pay, too.

Spy

…OK, maybe ‘spy’ is a little dramatic. But, the UK’s security services hire plenty of school leavers each year.

GCHQ, MI5 and MI6 all list vacancies for school leavers, ranging from engineering to cyber security to language analysis.

Competition is fierce, and you'll have to be granted enhanced security clearance, but it doesn't get much more interesting or important than being on the front line of national security.

This is just the beginning! We’ve barely scratched the surface of jobs for college leavers – if you’re keen on to discuss what the future holds for you, book a careers advice appointment now through your eILP page.

XPOSURE has been running for 18 years and is targeted at students of training academies and colleges who are currently studying for their NVQ level 2 or 3 or VRQ level 2 or 3.

Entrants must create a commercial cut and colour model look, upload a photograph and answer four questions. Photographic entries are then judged by Wella Guest Artists and the successful competitors go through to the next stage of the competition – an XPOSURE Regional Heat. At the Regional Heats, competitors are asked to style and finish their model within one hour, using Wella Professionals products.

The last stage is the National Final taking place at Wella World Studio in London.

Fifteen students from the south have been chosen to go through to the regional heat in London on the 3rd May – two of which are from Exeter College – Lily-Rose Kendrick and Seren Winsor-Williams.

Lecturer, Aimi Satterly said:

We are passionate about students taking every opportunity they have to promote themselves. Entering competitions like Xposure gives learners the opportunity to aspire and develop their creativity to the next level, showcasing to employers that they have the confidence and ability to interpret current industry trends and techniques. This will enhance their future career choices and exposure to the ever-changing world of hairdressing.”

We wish all the students taking part good luck for the final in May.

If you are interested in studying a Hairdressing course with us, then please look through our courses here.

If you would like more information on one of our courses then please call our college advice team on 01392 400500 or email cat@exe-coll.ac.uk

You can read more about the competition here.

A multi-million pound bid to revolutionise digital, engineering and manufacturing technology education across the South West has been successful, it has been announced.

The new Institute of Technology will establish a range of new buildings and facilities across the region.

The Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed the twelve successful applicants will receive a share of £170 million, awarded to establish a network of Institutes of Technology across the country.

The Exeter element of the bid will help part fund Exeter College’s plans for a new £10 million Digital and Data Hub on its Hele Road site.

Exeter College’s proposed Digital and Data Hub will meet the needs of employers by training the next generation of digital and data experts. A planning application for the Hub has been submitted to Exeter City Council.

The Hub is part of a wider £70 million masterplan over the next 20 years for the award-winning further education college. The build would provide Exeter College with an extra 26,909 square feet of floorspace for teaching.

John Laramy, Exeter College Principal and Chief Executive, said: “Exeter College is delighted that the collective Institute of Technology submission for the South West has been successful, this shows what we can achieve when businesses, universities and colleges all work together as one.

“The Exeter component of the Institute of Technology focuses on digital, data and the high level skills required by employers in the Exeter area, we are therefore delighted that the Met Office and Oxygen House were a key part of the successful bid.”

The Institutes will be unique collaborations between universities, Further Education colleges, and leading employers. They will specialise in delivering quality higher level technical training and provide employers with the skilled workforce they need.

Of 35 original applications, an Institute of Technology for the South West region was one of 16 to be invited to the final stage of the competitive process last year. Twelve of the final stage applicants have been successful.

The Institute of Technology in the South West will have centres located across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset, with state-of-the-art facilities proposed for Exeter, Truro, Plymouth, Barnstaple and Taunton.

These include a new Digital and Data Hub in Exeter, a new technology hub in Truro for engineering and digital teaching, and a number of both new builds and refurbished existing facilities in Barnstaple, Plymouth and Cannington.

The Secretary of State has today (April 10th) confirmed the bid has been successfully chosen to receive multi-million pound funding.

The proposal draws on expertise from a number of partner organisations, including the University of Exeter; University of Plymouth, Bridgwater & Taunton College, City College Plymouth, Exeter College, Petroc and Truro & Penwith College.

A group of ‘anchor employers’ will lead the direction of the new Institute of Technology and ensure focus on the latest industry skills. These employers are from Oxygen House and the Met Office in Exeter, Babcock in Plymouth and TDK Lambda in Ilfracombe. This bid is also supported by both Heart of the South West and the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs).

Catering for up to 2,500 students, in apprenticeship and full-time courses from post-16 level to Masters degree level, the Institute will help put the region at the forefront of digital and engineering education across the UK.

Professor Janice Kay, Provost of the University of Exeter, lead applicant for the bid, said: “Being awarded one of the country’s new Institutes of Technology is a major accolade for the region. It’s a huge boost for enhancing skills and employment opportunities as part of a much wider strategy focused on developing the south west as a national and international centre for digital, data, advanced engineering and environmental businesses. By bringing local colleges together with regional employers and universities, the Institute of Technology will provide a pipeline of high skilled staff for employers moving into or growing in the area. It will help local people to benefit from knowledge-intensive jobs being created in our region and on our science parks. The University of Exeter is delighted to be working with outstanding SW Colleges, University of Plymouth and key employers.”

Professor Simon Payne, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International and Planning) at the University of Plymouth, said: “We are delighted that this bid has been successful, and it will enable us to build on our existing strengths in engineering and computing. The Institute of Technology builds on the University’s strong collaborations with Further Education Colleges and our industrial partners. Advanced manufacturing and engineering are important for the whole South West, but especially in Plymouth with the greatest proportion of jobs in the sectors of any large city in southern England. The Institute of Technology will allow us to expand our work with employers to ensure the region can stay ahead of the game in these fast-moving industries.”

Andy Correy, Head of Production at Babcock, said “This is great news for the South West and offers exciting new opportunities and facilities for those wishing to develop technical knowledge, skills and careers in the region. It forms a truly collaborative approach between HE, FE and leading employers who are all focussed on ensuring this provides world class technical education enabling it to become one of the world’s leading regions for digital, engineering and manufacturing technologies”

Charles Ewen, Director of Technology at the Met Office, said: “The Met Office relies on the talent of our people in order to deliver world-class technology supporting world-leading science and services. An Institute of Technology in the South West will align the delivery of very high quality technology education and skills from a range of higher and further education providers in the region with significant benefits to learners and employers. We are delighted to be part of this”

Chair of the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (HotSW LEP), Steve Hindley, said: “Today’s announcement of a successful outcome for the South West Institute of Technology is a major success story for the Heart of the South West. Bringing together our outstanding colleges, our leading universities and some of our strongest businesses to deliver the skills our economy needs today and into the future, the Institute of Technology marks a significant milestone in realising the economic potential of our shared economy. HotSW LEP looks forward to working with the SWIoT to deliver critical technical skills for our digital and engineering sectors, as well as new opportunities for additional growth, better jobs and stretching prosperity across our community”.

Mark Duddridge, chair of the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership, said: “This is a tremendous achievement for our region. It will move technical skills provision to a new level by forging even closer relationships between education and business, giving our companies the skills they need to compete and grow in a global market, and making our region more attractive to inward investors.”

Diane Dimond, Principal and Chief Executive of Petroc commented “’We are delighted to be part of this fantastic initiative for our region bringing specialised facilities and exciting career enabling opportunities to Northern Devon through new and innovative curriculum and to continue to work closely with TDK Lambda and the other anchor employers across the region.”

Glenn Woodcock, Director of Oxygen House in Exeter, said: “The South West has an abundance of talent and to be able to provide new opportunities to our young people through the IoT is a key step forward to ensuring not only high-quality skills and qualifications, but also a strong future economy for the area. Oxygen House are excited to collaborate and support HE, FE and other businesses across the region as we look to evolve from traditional to innovative technical training.”

David Walrond, Truro and Penwith College Principal said: “The College’s success in this bid is excellent news for Cornwall. The Institute will create a range of local progression opportunities into higher education and apprenticeship provision which is designed in partnership with the growing group of engineering and digital businesses in Cornwall. As a result the courses and training will meet the local higher skills needs for these important industries, offering well paid careers and making a valuable contribution to local economic growth.”

Penny Wycherley, Principal and Chief Executive of City College Plymouth, said: “It’s fantastic news for the region that the South West consortium has been successful in its bid. As one of the region’s leading colleges in delivering world-class higher level digital and marine engineering skills, particularly in marine autonomous vehicles, the funding will enable City College Plymouth to further grow our employer-led provision, responding to local and regional skills gaps and shortages.”

Exeter College has been named as a finalist for a coveted national accountancy award.

The college has been shortlisted in the prestigious AAT (Association of Accountancy Technicians Training) Provider Awards in the large training provider category.

This award is open to training providers with 150 students study an AAT accountancy qualification.

Exeter College are one of four providers shortlisted for this award, which recognises providers who have supported both students and staff to achieve their best over the last year.

The news comes as the provision of accountancy training and qualifications at all levels goes from strength to strength.

Exeter College offers a range of practical accounting courses at all levels, classroom delivery, qualified tutors, together with high quality teaching and learning.

Learners also benefit from being part of a wider college learning community, with professional learning spaces and the opportunity to progress on to higher education programmes.

John Laramy, Exeter College Principal and Chief Executive, said: “We have a growing and vibrant adult learning community at Exeter College and being shortlisted for this national award demonstrates the quality of our provision.

“We have a number of adult learners who study at the college for a variety of reasons, some to upskill, some to retrain and some, simply for the joy of learning.

“I would like to congratulate the teaching team and their students, as it is their hard work that has led to this recognition.”

Lucinda Sanders, Director of Adult and Higher Education, Exeter College, said: “We are delighted to be shortlisted for this prestigious AAT award.

“This is true reflection of the work of our accountancy delivery team in supporting a wide range of learners across the different levels of qualification to enable them to enter and develop their careers in the accountancy industry.

“This award also recognises the close relationship we have with local employers to ensure we are meeting their need for accountancy training.”

The winners of the awards will be announced at an awards ceremony in May.

Are you thinking about training in accountancy?

Exeter College is running Level 2 and Level 3 AAT Qualifications in Accountancy and Bookkeeping starting after Easter.

The college would love to speak to you in person if you are interested in accountancy training. You can call the college on 01392 400170 or email adultadvice@exe-coll.ac.uk

Opening to the public on 5th May, Gather in Totnes is surely going to be a huge hit with locals and visitors alike. In the kitchen are Harrison, Declan and Oli, all recent Hospitality alumni of Exeter College. Their vision is to use seasonal, local food from Devon’s shorelines, hedgerows and fields to create a unique dining experience. The menu will change regularly to reflect the seasons, using ingredients that are locally foraged and often overlooked. “A lot of our friends and family are from a farming or fishing background, so why buy from abroad when we can buy locally?”

The idea for the restaurant came from walks on Dartmoor. Harrison said: “James and I used to go for walks on Dartmoor, then we started talking about food and restaurants. We started doing pop up events and then Declan got involved and they went really well.”

The team have chosen Totnes in the hope that they will bring something extra to the “foodie” town. “It hasn’t really got anything like what we want to do. It’s a great foodie location with really good bakeries and cafes. People round here like their food.”

Front of house is James, Evie and Rose. Evie and Rose are also alumni of the college. James is keen to blur the lines between front of house and the kitchen, ensuring diners get to share in the chefs knowledge of the food they are cooking. “It’s about spreading the information, expertise and the knowledge…we want the lads to speak to the guests about their foods – because no one knows it better.”

The team are now bringing those skills they learnt in college into their own business. So, what key things will they be practicing in their own kitchen? Declan said: “Being level headed in the kitchen. That college mentality that you can have a laugh in the kitchen as long as it gets done.”

For many students in this industry, the dream of running their own restaurant is a long way off. So we asked the guys how it feels to be on the cusp of opening their own place? The answers included crazy and terrifying but there is definitely an air of excitement too. “Yesterday it was just an idea, and now we’re here doing it. In college we imagined working together one day and now we’re actually doing it. It’s cool but weird.”

The passion this team shares shines through in the food they cook and the way in which they talk about their future. We wish them every success in their endeavor.

Book your table today here.

If you are interested in studying a Hospitality course with us then please browse our courses here or call our College Advice Team on 01392 400500.

One of Exeter’s most used pathways has been improved thanks to a partnership project in the local community.

The St Clements Lane pedestrian gateway to the city was made possible due to Exeter College’s successful £60,000 bid to Great Western Railway’s (GWR) Customer and Communities Improvement Fund, and £50,000 match funding from Devon County Council.

The collaborative project also involved working together with local residents, the St David’s Neighbourhood Partnership.

The enhancements to the much-used lane included new surfacing, reprofiling the gradient to make it more even, replacement LED lighting, illuminated handrails, a crown lift on the trees to improve day and night levels, and a new ‘gateway’ sign to the city centre, college and university.

Steve Campion, Vice Principal (Business Operations), Exeter College, said: “Exeter College is really pleased to see this improvement to St Clements Lane come to fruition. It’s a great example of collaboration between partners and the local community.

“There is much synergy between this project, the Exeter College masterplan, and the Exeter Live Better vision for the future, such as the Red Cow Village Development.

“The college would like to thank everyone who has been involved, all of the partners, and the St David’s Neighbourhood Partnership.”

Councillor Andrew Leadbetter, Cabinet Liaison Member for Exeter, Devon County Council, said: “This is a very well used route by students, residents, commuters and visitors to Exeter but the lane was previously dark, unattractive and in poor condition.

“By working effectively in partnership with Exeter College and bringing match funding to GWR’s grant fund, we’ve been able to create a brighter, safer and more appealing gateway to the city.”

GWR Assistant Regional Development Manager Lewis Ward said: “GWR recognise the vital role that rail plays in the local and national economy; and we are committed to improving the journeys of our passengers, as well as the economic prosperity and social footprint of the regions and communities we serve.

“It is fantastic to see our funding being put to such good use, revitalising this in demand walking route between the station and the city centre.”

Train operator GWR’s share of the funding for the scheme came from its Customer and Communities Improvement Fund (CCIF). The GWR Customer and Communities Improvement Fund (CCIF) was established to recognise and back projects identified by the communities where GWR operates, with projects requiring local authority match funding.

On Friday 5th April 2019 Exeter College invited 60 year 8 & 9 girls from local schools including Cullompton Community College, Paignton Community College and Dawlish Community College and St. Peters High School, to celebrate Exeter College’s Annual Women in Construction Day.

The event which has been running since 2004, when the faculty of Construction relocated to Sowton, has been growing in popularity each year and was oversubscribed again this year. With the morning sessions for out of Exeter Schools being fully booked leaving several schools disappointed at not being able to attend.

During the day the students were able to take part in several activities and workshops including Carpentry and Joinery, Painting and Decorating, Electrical and Professional Studies.

The event is important for promoting various pathways and opportunities available to them for the future and to breakdown the stigma of industries previously dominated by their male counterparts.

Industrial partners also supported the day providing expertise and resources, these included; Willmott Dixon, Mace Construction and current Level 3 Professional Studies Advanced Apprentices Lizzy Brayley (Sisk Rail) Ciara Burden (Persimmon Homes).

Head of Construction at Exeter College, Rob Woodger said: “Hosting an event like this we hope to highlight the many pathways and career choices that are available to everyone. It’s an opportunity for young people to leave their comfort zone and try something they wouldn’t have thought of before.

Olivia, aged 13, from Paignton Community College, said: “I wanted to come today because I’m interested in interior design. They have good facilities here at the college and I think it has been really good to see them. It’s good to have an event like this because construction is often thought of as not a girl thing”.

Exeter College offers a range of courses in various areas of Construction at various levels. For more information or to apply click here.

The 13th Royal Marine Assault Engineers branch, carpentry and joinery course comes to a close with the obligatory photograph outside Exeter College’s Faculty of Construction, based on the Sowton industrial Estate in Exeter.

This close partnership between the Royal Marines Assault Engineers branch and Exeter College goes back some 20 years, with the first course starting in November 1999 and running for 11 weeks.

Since 1999 and that first course, a further 13 courses have taken place with a total of 79 ranks passing out with flying colours, receiving qualification accreditation from City and Guilds.

The course is designed to meet the needs of the Assault Engineers branch, ensuring that their personnel have the knowledge and skills set to undertake tasks with confidence, safely.

The course has been designed to cover bench joinery (manufacture of doors and windows), site carpentry (door lining, door hanging, flooring and roofing) and wood machining, which includes 110v portable appliances and larger 3 phase machines as found in the carpenter’s workshops at Stonehouse (Plymouth) and CLR Chivenor (North Devon).

Over recent years, there has been an expectation that each course undertakes a specific task at CTCRM so that learnt skills can be put into practice, demonstrating the worth and value of this branch of the Royal Marines.

To date this has included the roof coverings for both the Rhino and Thermal Cutting rigs, the renovation of the Modern Urban Combat facility, the air conditioning covers for the HQ Building, remounting of the map tables within the Sergeants Mess and more recently, a large elevated platform for training on the GMG (Grenade Machine Gun).

Whilst attending Exeter College, the Royal Marines joined in on “Greening Sowton” litter pick, along with the Environment Agency, collecting some 70 kilos of litter from the Industrial Estate and surrounding carriage ways in a one hour period.

There have been notable course members who have used this course as a promotion spring board within the Royal Marines, this includes Steve Spears, Major Michael Dinger Bell and the outgoing AE Specialist Advisor Robbie Robson and his replacement Darren Daz Cardwell, to name but a few.

The opportunity to run this bespoke course for the Corp has been and continues to be one continual round of pleasure, one which brings a break from the norm for those who deliver on it, we look forward to the next course in January 2020.

A digital marketing apprentice with one of the region’s leading housebuilders has earned promotion – just months after starting his new role.

Barney Munn, who was appointed as Barratt Developments’ first marketing apprentice in Exeter, has been promoted to apprentice marketing executive by the five star housebuilder.

Barney joined the Exeter-based team, which looks after Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes, in the region last year and has now been given more responsibility, something he said he was excited about.

I’ve really enjoyed working as marketing apprentice with Barratt and am so happy with my promotion. I’ve learnt a lot since I started here, and my confidence has grown considerably. My knowledge of the business has grown too. Thanks to the training days and courses from Barratt, I now have a better understanding of housebuilding and how everything works outside of my department,” added Barney.

Having joined the team at Barratt after leaving Exeter College last year, Barney said he had been really keen to secure an apprenticeship rather than opt for university.

I was really interested in media and business and wanted to move into something where there was practical experience and I could have an influence on the business and customers,” he said.

His role includes a wide range of marketing disciplines with a focus on digital activity for the housebuilder. He spends four days a week in the business and a fifth studying for the other parts of his qualification.

Barratt Exeter’s marketing manager Alex Jones said:

It’s been lovely having Barney as part of our team and I’m so happy we’ve been able to give him this promotion – he’s worked really hard for it. As a high performing business, it’s great to work with people like Barney who are looking to develop a career in a challenging and rapidly developing industry.”

The company is set to replace Barney with another marketing apprentice based in the Exeter office.

If you are interested in a Digital Marketing Apprenticeship then please contact our Professional Adult Learning Team on 01392 400500.

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