Employers across Devon and Cornwall have access, via the College, to specialised employee training programmes and support to ensure their businesses are able to compete effectively. Having a workforce equipped with the right skills is crucial in today’s increasingly competitive business environment.
City College Plymouth provides a wide range of training across all levels, which has provided many businesses with highly trained staff. We work closely with a large number of employers to help them achieve their business objectives - but don’t just take our word for it please see what some of our employers say about us.
Duke of Cornwall Hotel
The Duke of Cornwall hotel is a major Plymouth landmark; this historic hotel has been welcoming guests through its doors since 1863. The hotel prides itself on delivering exceptionally high levels of customer service and has been able to achieve this through its close working relationship with the College.
To see how City College Plymouth supports the Duke of Cornwall Hotel in delivering exceptional customer care whilst helping staff to become more motivated, efficient and satisfied with their roles please click here or on the image to the right.
Princess Yachts
Plymouth-based luxury boat builder, Princess Yachts, has a workforce of 1,600 operating out of four sites in and around the city. The company acknowledges and understands the importance of having a highly skilled workforce.
Princess Yachts works closely with City College Plymouth in order to ensure its team of craftsmen and women are trained and skilled to the highest of standards in order to produce hand finished, high-end products for its discerning client base.
See how Princess Yachts and City College Plymouth work together to ensure that the company has access to a highly skilled workforce and the benefits this brings to Princess Yachts by clicking here or on the image to the right.
Pepper
Pepper Communications is a print and mailing company that provides complete commercial printing and direct mail solutions for its clients.
A member of the College’s Employer Endorsement Scheme, Pepper is a strong advocate of supporting students in undertaking real-life work experience and in encouraging interest in their sector.
View our employer video by clicking here or on the image to the right to see how the relationship between Pepper and City College Plymouth has really added value to Pepper’s business.
Babcock
Devonport Royal Dockyard is owned and operated by Babcock International Group plc. Focussed on waterfront support to the Royal Navy, including refit and maintenance of warships and submarines, the company is a major employer within the city. City College Plymouth and Babcock have a long history of working together, especially in the areas of Apprenticeships, engineering and higher education.
Watch our employer video by clicking here or on the image to the right and see the successful working relationship between us and Babcock, which shows how training providers and employers can work together to achieve mutually beneficial results.
Skipton Building Society
Skipton Building Society is the UK's fourth largest building society. Founded in 1853, Skipton enjoys a national presence represented by its 92 branches, covering Aberdeen to Plymouth, with over 850,000 members.
See how City College Plymouth worked with the Skipton’s team in its Plymouth branch to improve customer service levels and improve staff retention by clicking here or on the image to the right.
Pipex LTD
Pipex Ltd owns and operates the Pipex Group of companies, which has a strong client base in both UK and European markets. Focusing on the design, supply and installation of construction products and systems manufactured in corrosion resistant composite and thermoplastic materials, the company’s headquarters are located in Plymouth.
The College and Pipex have an excellent working relationship, which can be seen through the number of engineering apprentices that are placed with the College each year.
Watch our video by clicking here or on the image to the right to see how the College is helping Pipex save time and money by assisting them in the selection process for Apprenticeships.
apprenticeships please click here.
