Skills Support
Skills and workforce development is a priority for all Freeport stakeholders.
Our Skills Support offer brings together and aligns the provision of business, trade unions, local authorities, training providers, further education (FE), higher education (HE), and wider socio-economic stakeholders to support the delivery of our Freeport objectives.
To enable businesses to unlock employment opportunities within the Freeport area our network of local skills providers is ready to support in the following areas:
STEM skills
such as engineering professionals, draughts people, mechanical engineers, design and development engineers, scientists, civil engineers, and R&D managers.
Skilled trades
such as electricians, metal workers, carpenters, and welders.
Production & manufacturing skills
such as production managers, inspectors and testers and process plant operatives, production and process engineers, production supervisors, and health and safety officers.
Logistics and supply chain
such as elementary storage occupations, HGV/van drivers, and forklift truck drivers.
Business administration roles
such as administrators, sales and business development managers, finance professionals, accountants, office managers, purchasing managers, and management consultants.
IT and Digital
such as IT operatives, IT managers, and programme and software development professionals.
Net Zero
such as renewable energy engineers, carbon accountants, climate policy analysts, and energy efficiency consultants.
Our partner skills and training providers are ready to assist with your workforce development needs:
Plymouth and South Devon Freeport is proud to be a signatory of The Plymouth Charter, demonstrating our commitment to a fairer, greener future for Plymouth, which includes supporting everyone to develop their skills, helping them access great jobs and live fulfilling lives.
Contact the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport team