News
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How the Apprenticeship Levy could transform your business
Monday, June 18, 2018There’s been lots of talk about Levy, but not so much about the Apprenticeship reform – and we think the opportunities for businesses to reskill and…read more
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It’s a common dilemma for talented young people: should they pursue their own personal dream whether that be in sport, the arts or another calling, or…read more
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Aidan Blackburn, 19, is a BAE Systems Project Management apprentice currently working at the Yeovil site, giving him the opportunity to work on cutting-edge software projects.…read more
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The Next Generation Somerset campaign concludes next week in a distinguished evening ceremony The campaign first focused on putting a spotlight on the schools, colleges, and…read more
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Yeovil College offers one of the widest ranges of Apprenticeship frameworks in Somerset and Southern England, giving young people a much greater chance of training in…read more
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Sam Bryant, 17, is currently doing a Level 3 accountancy apprenticeship with Yeovil College. He says the opportunity to learn and earn at the same time…read more
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Sick of the classroom? Ready to get out into the world of work and start earning? Apprenticeships are a great way to gain real-world experience within…read more
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An apprenticeship is a real job with real pay, combining all the benefits of a regular position with worthwhile training. You work towards a recognised qualification…read more
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From biomedical engineering through to analytical chemistry or social work, the range of the new degree schemes, announced in October 2017 by Education Secretary Justine Greening,…read more
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An apprenticeship in business administration: Ploy tells her story
Thursday, January 25, 2018Ploy is thoroughly enjoying her experience at Yeovil College, and said the best thing about it is being able to work with an ‘amazing’ team. Ploy…read more
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400,000 construction workers per year are needed to meet skills ‘gulf’
Monday, November 20, 2017The construction industry will have to recruit around 400,000 plumbers, electricians, bricklayers, quantity surveyors and other tradesmen and women will have to be taken on every…read more
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In 2017, the UK has seen the most significant reform changes for apprenticeships in the past two decades come into effect. Apprenticeship reforms will affect employers…read more
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Eight students from the Yeovil College Performing Arts course have had the chance to perform in London after winning a major accolade. As part of the…read more
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There’s an open day on Wednesday 4 October in Yeovil for young men and women looking at the option of a career as an electrician. The…read more
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A new event is on its way to Yeovil in the New Year and it’s one that those in the business world can all get involved…read more
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You don’t have to be from a farming background to study agriculture at Bridgwater & Taunton College’s Cannington campus. In fact, its students come from a variety of…read more
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The ink has dried on your last exam paper, and now it’s decision time. Do you carry on with education – or enter the world of…read more
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An apprentice at Yeovil College has been helping Building Craftsmen build retaining walls with 4,000 blocks on its new Construction site. The Level 2 Bricklaying Apprenticeship…read more
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As an organisation with offices in Somerset, Dorset and Bath, we feel really strongly about encouraging young people to look at career opportunities on their doorstep.…read more
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Stonemasonry student Morwenna Harrington had the chance to work on a £19 million building project while studying at Bath College this year. Morwenna, who has just…read more
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If you’ve done your GCSEs this year and still haven’t quite decided what to do in September, you might be surprised at what’s right on your…read more
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A Yeovil college apprentice has had the opportunity to travel the world as part of his course – and says the experience has been ‘surreal’. Dan…read more