A big TTPL Welcome

This week we are very pleased to welcome Carly - she is joining us as a summer intern before returning to University in the next academic year.
Say hello Carly....

"I am currently a student at Southampton Solent University, studying Events Management. Being originally from Torquay, The Training Partnership was a brilliant opportunity for me to gain some valuable work experience within Torbay. As The Training Partnership deals with students from all over Europe, it has allowed me to acquire a better knowledge of various cultures. My first week at The Training Partnership has presented to me how much time and effort each member of staff puts in to making every European trainee feel as comfortable and safe as possible. After my first week, I am delighted to be part of the team."

 Welcome Carly...we all hope you enjoy your time with us.

 

The Longest Day - the shortest week!

Do you ever have a week when you look back and there it was gone? That is how this week has felt for us...busy, busy, busy! Here is a quick roundup of some of our highlights!
Torbay has made national news! Did anyone else see the great picture from Paignton Zoo with the Tiger 'investigating' at a wedding? Brilliant...well worth a look here - Paignton Zoo wedding. It made us smile :0)

We are busy preparing for the Plymouth Business Show next week, organised by Plymouth Chamber of Commerce it should be a great event,. We are certainly looking forward to it - a fantastic opportunity to catch up with old friends and to meet new ones. There will, I am sure, be plenty to report next week.

We had a lovely call from one of our placements this week - The telephone conversation went something like this: - ‘Hi, I just wanted to give you a call to ask you what kind of a student have you given me?’  I thought, ‘Oh Dear, what's happened’ Then he said ‘He’s brilliant, I couldn't have asked for anyone better!’  Michele is helping to prepare, cook and decorate the cakes at Duchy Foods and has been doing such an excellent job, using his initiative and imagination and has brought a fresh approach, so Colin has been thrilled with his work and wanted to tell us so! 

We have asked Colin for a picture of some of the marvelous cakes that he has made and will share that with you as soon as we get it! 

You may also have seen on our Facebook page a lovely story from one of our host families - in case you missed it, here it is:

I set the boys a challenge this week... To complete our Rubik's cube before going home. They have spent hours, and I mean hours, working on trying to do it!!! Tonight there has been success, they were so proud of themselves when they came and showed me a minute ago! Thought I'd share the moment with you!

It is always such a treat to hear stories like this and the boys certainly do look pleased with themselves.

This week we had a 'double' student meeting - taking in the fantastic Jungle Journey adventure golf and the equally enjoyable One World Cafe...a great time was had by all in spite of the slightly damp weather. Thanks to Ian/Adam at Jungle Journey and to Lynn at the One World Cafe, lovely places to visit and we were all made very welcome.. 

 So as the Longest Day of 2013 draws to a close...have a great weekend and enjoy the sunshine :0)

Work Placements, Host Families and a trip to Paignton Zoo

As another week draws to a close there is time to reflect on the high points...work placements always give us a buzz and this week we have found new and exciting placements for our trainees to enjoy.
We are all really pleased to be working with the ERTC (English Riviera Tourism Company) and look forward to finding the right student for them. This morning brought us The Music Mill and I am sure the Spanish student they have agreed to host will have a fantastic time with them.

Our host families are also in for a treat as we are pleased to be working with Homestay, more details will follow but this is going to be a really exciting time for all of our hosts with some great opportunities available - watch this space!

Our weekly roundup would not be complete without the student meeting and here are just a couple of pictures of students enjoying Paignton Zoo, a really great place to visit for visitors of all ages :0)
We had a great time - thank you.