Kim Davey
D&K Vehicle Repairs
Kim Davey, co-owner of locally based: D&K Vehicle Repairs has recently recruited an apprentice and clearly values the benefits of the programme:
"Bringing new blood into a business often breathes new life into it, and we hope Dean will be able to bring in new ideas of his own and maybe even some additional skills which he has picked up at College."
Hazel Procter
Purple Balm Nursing and Care Agency
Purple Balm Nursing and Care Agency are in the 4th year of working with Exeter College as provider for all NVQ qualifications in Health and Social Care. Hazel Procter the Registered manager (right) had the following to say:
"Exeter College have continued to keep us informed of the availability of funding enabling us to offer NVQ qualifications to our staff at Levels 2 & 3 in Health and Social Care. A proactive NVQ team, offering flexibility to suit the diverse needs of staff working in the community and residential homes across Devon whilst ensuring a solid working relationship with employers and keeping us informed of candidates' progress."
James Griffin
Everys solicitors
Westcountry law firm Everys required a course for those lawyers, partners and heads of department whose position within the firm required them to take on more of a managerial role as well as hone their business development skills.
"The topics covered at each session covered specific areas which were of direct relevance to our profession. The tutor delivered sound practical advice which was memorable enough to allow me to have put it into use almost daily ever since."
Julian Tagg
Exeter City FC
Speaking on behalf of the club, Vice-Chairman Julian Tagg added:
"The continual challenge to improve spectator safety and experience is very much at the forefront of thought and consideration at Exeter City Football Club. This successful training initiative, overseen by Formative Consultancy and Training Services Ltd, underpins the exceptional longstanding relationship that Exeter City has with Exeter College, bringing further considerable benefit to so many aspects of the community that both organisations serve."