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Employment and Skills Projects 

East Devon District Council is currently delivering two employment and skills projects under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. These are freely available to all East Devon residents and are currently planned to run until March 2025. 

Youth and Adult Employment Hub 

One of four Hubs across Devon, the Youth and Adult Employment Hub can be found in the Beehive in Honiton. The Hub is open both online and in-person appointments Monday to Friday. The Hubs provide in-person, one-to-one support on finding training and career opportunities. This includes help with job seeking, applying to apprenticeships, and accessing additional services to overcome barriers to entering employment or education.

Anyone over 16 can access the service by booking an appointment online or dropping by the Beehive to speak to an advisor. The advisors will support you for as long as you need to take the next step on your journey into work or training. The programme also offers a limited number of Supported Employment placements for those requiring additional support with sustaining employment. 

Employers can also benefit from the services provided. This includes support with upskilling existing employees, helping employees transition through a restructure or redundancy, and recruiting applicants. The same form can be used by both individuals and employers interested in using the services provided. 

For more information and to make an appointment, visit the Devon County Council website.

East Devon Retrofit Programme

Delivered by Exeter College, the Retrofit Programme provides East Devon residents with a range of training opportunities in the Retrofit sector. From introductory courses for new entrants to the sector to courses for established tradespeople looking to upskill, the programme seeks to close the skills gap and educate residents on the value of retrofit. 

Exeter College are also working with secondary schools across the district to provide students with advice and guidance on a career in retrofit. This includes Innovation Competitions, visits to sustainable building projects, and the introduction of retrofit teaching into the curriculum.

The first training courses are now available for booking. These are:

There are courses available each month from August to November and they are free for all East Devon residents. All courses can be booked through Eventbrite. 

These projects are funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.