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Employers

Building the skills and knowledge of your workforce is essential for driving business growth and ensuring sustainability. As a trusted partner, we collaborate with over 400 employers locally and nationally to understand and tackle the unique challenges, goals, and ambitions of organisations in our region. With the flexibility to work with businesses of any size, budget, or training needs, we are ideally positioned to deliver tailored, bespoke training solutions that align with your objectives.

Work Experience & Industry Placements

Yeovil College and its partner employers believe that undertaking work experience and industry placement is an important element of a balanced study programme. We know that students who have been exposed to work placements become confident, well-rounded and work-ready people; an asset to any employer.

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Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are for everyone, including your current staff. The apprenticeship programme is a great way to upskill and develop your current workforce, and we offer apprenticeship opportunities from Level 2 through to Degree Apprenticeships.

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Workforce Development and Bespoke Training

Continuous workforce development is key to achieving business success. At Yeovil College, we’re uniquely positioned to train and educate employees of all skill levels and abilities, providing flexible, cost-effective solutions that align with your budget and business goals. Our training ensures you get the very best performance from every member of your team.

Tailored Training Solutions for Your Business

We understand that no two businesses are the same. That’s why we focus on delivering bespoke training solutions that blend practical skills, advanced knowledge, and industry-specific expertise to meet your exact requirements. Whatever you are seeking, we'll work with you to find the best programme.

Comprehensive Training Options to Bridge Skill Gaps

From Skills Bootcamps and Adult Skills Funded Training Courses to Part-Time Professional Courses and Degree Programmes, we offer a wide range of opportunities to upskill and reskill your workforce. Our programmes are designed to address skill gaps, meet industry standards, and empower your employees to thrive in a competitive market.

Your Trusted Training Partner

We take the time to understand your business needs, evaluating your unique challenges and goals. Together, we’ll develop a customised training plan that drives growth, enhances productivity, and ensures long-term success—all while keeping costs manageable.

Let’s discuss how we can support your business. Contact us today at 01935 845392 or employerengagement@yeovil.ac.uk to start the conversation.

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Safeguarding and Prevent

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Our safeguarding booklet sets out our values and processes for safeguarding our students both in the workplace and in college. This guide provides advice on your role, alongside the College’s role in keeping all learners in the workplace safe and well informed. To view the booklet click here.

Watch our safeguarding induction video here.

You can also learn more about our Safeguarding and Prevent policies and processes by clicking the button below.

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Organisations and their Apprenticeship Offer

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Employers

Yeovil College works collaboratively with over 400 employers locally & nationally to understand the challenges and aspirations of neighbouring businesses.

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Case Studies

Apprenticeships develop more than just skills, it is a gateway to understanding that every apprentice is an ambassador of Abri and is one who leads by the Abri values and behaviours; with the aim of delivering exceptional customer service.

Charm Liddle, Apprenticeships & Induction Lead - Abri

Yeovil College
2025-04-07T10:24:11+01:00

Charm Liddle, Apprenticeships & Induction Lead - Abri

Apprenticeships develop more than just skills, it is a gateway to understanding that every apprentice is an ambassador of Abri and is one who leads by the Abri values and behaviours; with the aim of delivering exceptional customer service.
Our apprentices are the future key to a shortage of skilled qualified Fire & Security Engineers. We hope we can retain their talent for years to come as they really strengthen our teams. In terms of culture, employing younger workers means we have a greater and more varied age range which helps diversity and inclusion and brings a youthful dynamic to the workforce.

Angela Francis, Head of Human Resources - Sovereign Fire & Security

Yeovil College
2025-04-07T10:29:05+01:00

Angela Francis, Head of Human Resources - Sovereign Fire & Security

Our apprentices are the future key to a shortage of skilled qualified Fire & Security Engineers. We hope we can retain their talent for years to come as they really strengthen our teams. In terms of culture, employing younger workers means we have a greater and more varied age range which helps diversity and inclusion and brings a youthful dynamic to the workforce.
Apprenticeships have a positive impact on the workforce, I think to invest in Apprentices and develop them within the business shows the rest of the workforce that we value our employees and want to help them grow and succeed.

Debra Rusling, HR Manager - Jones Building Group

Yeovil College
2025-04-07T10:30:46+01:00

Debra Rusling, HR Manager - Jones Building Group

Apprenticeships have a positive impact on the workforce, I think to invest in Apprentices and develop them within the business shows the rest of the workforce that we value our employees and want to help them grow and succeed.
We have worked closely with Yeovil College over many years and with their support run a very successful apprentice program, resulting with experienced and highly trained Technicians graduating within our business. The Apprenticeship & Careers Fair evening at the college is a great way to meet young people with a desire to progress within our industry and always delivers fantastic candidates.

Michael Rothery, Recruitment, Development and Health & Safety Manager - Howards Motor Group

Yeovil College
2025-04-07T10:31:46+01:00

Michael Rothery, Recruitment, Development and Health & Safety Manager - Howards Motor Group

We have worked closely with Yeovil College over many years and with their support run a very successful apprentice program, resulting with experienced and highly trained Technicians graduating within our business. The Apprenticeship & Careers Fair evening at the college is a great way to meet young people with a desire to progress within our industry and always delivers fantastic candidates.
Honeywell Aerospace Yeovil has a rich history with a successful apprenticeship scheme, and one we continue to nurture and strive to improve upon year on year.

Our current Site Leadership Team is made up of 90% ex apprentices, support functions such as Team Leads and Manufacturing Engineers are around 60%, and of course our manufacturing and business teams are also heavily populated with those that have gone through our scheme. Figures show that employees that begin as an apprentice, generally stay twice as long in the business as someone who hasn’t.

In our Integrated Supply Chain side of the business, we currently have 45 apprentices across Craft (Fitting & Machining) and Business. This is likely to increase to 55 following 2025 intake, roughly one in eight is an apprentice.

We work close with Yeovil College and have built up a good rapport with their whole team. Together we have a tailored communication plan and regular on site assessments to ensure that we are aligned and that our learners stay on track throughout their 4 year journey.

Pete Watkins - Honeywell

Yeovil College
2025-04-07T10:33:00+01:00

Pete Watkins - Honeywell

Honeywell Aerospace Yeovil has a rich history with a successful apprenticeship scheme, and one we continue to nurture and strive to improve upon year on year. Our current Site Leadership Team is made up of 90% ex apprentices, support functions such as Team Leads and Manufacturing Engineers are around 60%, and of course our manufacturing and business teams are also heavily populated with those that have gone through our scheme. Figures show that employees that begin as an apprentice, generally stay twice as long in the business as someone who hasn’t. In our Integrated Supply Chain side of the business, we currently have 45 apprentices across Craft (Fitting & Machining) and Business. This is likely to increase to 55 following 2025 intake, roughly one in eight is an apprentice. We work close with Yeovil College and have built up a good rapport with their whole team. Together we have a tailored communication plan and regular on site assessments to ensure that we are aligned and that our learners stay on track throughout their 4 year journey.
My apprenticeship has provided me with a learning experience that allows me to develop my knowledge, boost my confidence and improve my transferrable skills whilst in a work environment.

Eva Martin, Business Administration Apprentice Rotational - Yeovil College

Yeovil College
2025-04-07T10:44:33+01:00

Eva Martin, Business Administration Apprentice Rotational - Yeovil College

My apprenticeship has provided me with a learning experience that allows me to develop my knowledge, boost my confidence and improve my transferrable skills whilst in a work environment.
Everyone has their own way of learning, mine was an apprenticeship. I was very fortunate to have a wide support network during my studies – the combination of Yeovil College and my employer provided me with skills and knowledge to guide me to success within the field of IT. Apprenticeships don’t only provide you with knowledge, but also with many fundamental life skills which give you an advantage when seeking future job opportunities.

Ryan Smith, Former IT Apprentice

Yeovil College
2025-04-07T10:45:36+01:00

Ryan Smith, Former IT Apprentice

Everyone has their own way of learning, mine was an apprenticeship. I was very fortunate to have a wide support network during my studies – the combination of Yeovil College and my employer provided me with skills and knowledge to guide me to success within the field of IT. Apprenticeships don’t only provide you with knowledge, but also with many fundamental life skills which give you an advantage when seeking future job opportunities.
My experience at Yeovil College has been excellent since the day I have joined. Being an apprentice has opened up many opportunities which I can take forward and develop. I have had a lot of support during my apprenticeship from my team and my assessor which helps my career progression! From this I have developed into a more well-rounded individual, and I feel ready to take my next steps forward after my apprenticeship and I think it is great I can have that vital work experience whilst gaining a qualification!

Joe Banks, MIS Business Administration Apprentice - Yeovil College

Yeovil College
2025-04-07T10:46:17+01:00

Joe Banks, MIS Business Administration Apprentice - Yeovil College

My experience at Yeovil College has been excellent since the day I have joined. Being an apprentice has opened up many opportunities which I can take forward and develop. I have had a lot of support during my apprenticeship from my team and my assessor which helps my career progression! From this I have developed into a more well-rounded individual, and I feel ready to take my next steps forward after my apprenticeship and I think it is great I can have that vital work experience whilst gaining a qualification!
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Get in touch

For further information about the services we offer or to talk about training opportunities or supporting our learners, please talk to our Employer Engagement team on 01935 845392 or employerengagement@yeovil.ac.uk. For more information on Apprenticeships and how they could benefit your business, please contact 01935 845392 or email apprenticeships@yeovil.ac.uk

You can find the Yeovil College campus at Mudford Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4DR.