A great article in the Express and Echo this week, enjoy...
Companies in Exeter have teamed up with a Devon work
placement company to offer opportunities for dozens of trainees from across
Europe.
Almost 150 trainees from countries including Germany, Spain,
France and Italy have been working in a range of sectors in and around the city
this year.
Mercure Southgate Hotel, WiFi Spark, Exeter City Council,
Bar Venezia and Adventure Activity Devon are amongst the companies now
providing training opportunities through The Training Partnership.
The Devon-based firm matches people to companies in the
county as part of their career development, as well as helping people in the UK
find work experience opportunities around the world.
Backline Logistics is the South and West Country’s premier Driving,
Industrial and Skilled Agency and Training Provider, based in Meridian House,
Exeter. It is amongst the companies already working with The Training
Partnership.
Julian White, managing director of Exeter-based Backline Logistics,
said: “We have worked with The Training Partnership for a number of years now,
and have in that time developed an understanding of the unique benefits that
the work placement programme provides. “The candidates are of an extremely hardworking, conscientious and
diligent nature - without exception. Flexible, eager to learn and not to
mention unflappable - they slot straight into our operation without
disruption.”
Sandra Wolf, a 22 year old from Germany, is currently completing a
four-month trainee placement at Backline Logistics.
She said: “I have spent nine weeks so far with Backline Logistics and
have found the placement both enjoyable and interesting. I have learnt a lot
about a new culture and developed my language skills as well.”
The Training Partnership, based at Torquay Innovation Centre, is now
looking for new Exeter companies to work with in 2016.
Nadine Stroud, business development director, said: “The benefits can
vary from being able to progress specific projects and market research, to
bringing new social media skills into the workplace. A lot of the trainees are
graduates with excellent English language skills. There’s been real growth this
year and the demand is there for other companies to get involved.”
You can read the article online at the Express and Echo here... http://bit.ly/Backline_EE
