Ensafe, a leading health, safety and environmental consultancy is expanding their business and relocating to Plymouth Science Park to support plans to grow the business in the South West of England. The firm, which employs over 251 personnel and has seven regional...
As part of its efforts to support local people as the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the economy, City College Plymouth is offering a range of distance learning courses that are free for anyone aged 19 and over. Across the globe, demand for...
Exeter College’s new Future Skills Centre has opened its doors for the first time, following a collaboration between Devon County Council and the Ofsted Outstanding College. Devon County Council has purchased the building that was formerly the Flybe Training...
In just four years, SWIG Finance customer Yumello has transitioned from a start-up to an established national business with its products stocked in some of the UK’s biggest retailers. The fast-growing health and wellness brand produces a range of nut butters through...
The Research and Development Solutions Fund is designed to stimulate industrial collaborations and knowledge transfer opportunities between researchers and businesses, and aiming to solve specific ‘business problems’. The £200,000 fund, delivered in partnership...
If you’re thinking of pursuing degree level study, making the decision to stay local doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice quality. In fact, studying with University Centre South Devon (UCSD) will mean you’re studying at a TEF Gold-rated institution which is the highest...
Exeter College has celebrated this year’s higher education graduates with a unique event that allowed them to celebrate at home, although it went above and beyond a simple live streamed ceremony. Exeter College’s Higher Education Graduation normally takes place at...
South Devon College and its Hi Tech & Digital Centre have been recognised in the Best Education Initiative category of the Tech South West Awards. This follows the recent success of the Hi Tech & Digital Centre being shortlisted in three categories for the...
Exeter-based WNW Digital has received a £100k CBILS- backed loan to support its business continuity and growth during COVID-19. The loan, which was accessed through SWIG Finance and supported by Triodos Bank, has helped to safeguard 12 jobs and will provide...
The Growth Hub team are working hard to keep you updated on Covid-19 Support for Business and inform you of the latest on Government schemes and other business support to assist with managing through the impacts of the Coronavirus. Here follows links to schemes,...
Small business leaders call for urgent action on the skilled workforce As the end of the Brexit transition period looms, SMEs believe not enough is being done to make sure they have the skilled workforce they need Over half of SMEs state, they will need to retrain...
South Devon College and its Hi Tech & Digital Centre have been shortlisted in three categories in the Constructing Excellence South West Awards; 'Building Project of the Year', the ‘Value Award’, and ‘Client of the Year’. This follows the recent success of the Hi...