The Project
Lead organisation: South Devon College
Project name: Torbay Sector Skills Support
Investment priority: People and Skills
Shared Prosperity Funding: £208,719
Other Funding:
£100,000 (Internal Economic Development Budget)
£176,000 (Torquay Towns Deal)
About
Through UKSPF and additional local funding, South Devon College are delivering the Torbay Sector Skills Support Programme until March 2026. The programme works with employers within Torbay’s key sectors to support upskilling employees and unlocking workplace potential.
The key sectors that are supported through the Torbay Sector Skills Support Programme include:
- Microelectronics and Photonics
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Fisheries
- Construction
- Medical and Healthcare
- Creative and Digital
Working alongside employers to identify needs and skills gaps in their workforce, the programme offers a range of courses that can help employees progress in their chosen careers and help their business to thrive. These include accredited and non-accredited masterclasses, workshops and short courses.
For example, hotel employees could take part in masterclasses in cheffing and management. Digital or creative company employees could choose from workshops in Adobe Photoshop and WordPress. Health and social care company employees could take part in adult social care courses or attend complex care workshops.
Who can take part?
Businesses and participants must be based in Torbay (TQ1-TQ5). Individual participants must be aged 16 or above and should already be in work or have a genuine desire to work within one of the sector pathways.
How to sign up
Visit UKSPF Green Skills and Sector Pathway Programmes – South Devon College or contact IMORTON@southdevon.ac.uk
