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Sector Pathways

A project supported by the Torbay UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Lead organisation: South Devon College 

  • Project name: Torbay Sector Skills Support
  • Investment priority: People and Skills
  • Shared Prosperity Funding: £208,719 (2024/25)
  • Other Funding:
    • £100,000 (Internal Economic Development Budget 2025/26)
    • £176,000 (Torquay Towns Deal 2025/26)

About the project 

Through UKSPF and additional local funding, South Devon College are delivering the Torbay Sector Skills Support Programme until March 2026. The programme works with employers to upskill employees and unlock workplace potential. 

The sectors that are supported through the Torbay Sector Skills Support Programme include: 

  • Microelectronics and Photonics 
  • Tourism and Hospitality 
  • Fisheries 
  • Construction 
  • Medical and Healthcare 
  • Creative and Digital 

Working alongside employers to identify needs and skills gaps in their workforce, the programme offers a range of courses that can help employees progress in their chosen careers and help their business to thrive. These include accredited and non-accredited masterclasses, workshops and short courses. 

For example, hotel employees could take part in masterclasses in cheffing and management. Digital or creative company employees could choose from workshops in Adobe Photoshop and WordPress. Health and social care company employees could take part in adult social care courses or attend complex care workshops. 

Who can take part 

Businesses and participants must be based in Torbay (TQ1-TQ5). Individual participants must be aged 16 or above and should already be in work or have a genuine desire to work within one of the sector pathways. 

How to sign up 

Visit UKSPF Green Skills and Sector Pathway Programmes – South Devon College or contact IMORTON@southdevon.ac.uk