Key to the success of every business is its workforce. Here at AWBP we recognise the importance our local workforce plays in growing and sustaining our economy. Adur & Worthing are ideally located to access the very best support and training. With 3 award-winning Universities, a number of Further Education providers and high calibre consultants and independent trainers, our local area has everything to help people move forward.
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Worthing College
Worthing College is a friendly place with a strong sense of purpose, where teaching, learning and student success are second to none.
Greater Brighton MET
The College offers a wide range of full and part time courses from basic skills to degrees. Qualifications include trade and professional qualifications as well as pre-university diplomas and university degrees.
Coastal Stemfest
Coastal STEMfest is a yearly programme of events, workshops and employer visits aimed at inspiring the next generation of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians. We are always grateful for input from anyone that can join us during this busy time.
- showcase your business
- offers a site visit
- run an activity
- offer a careers talk
Brighton University
Brighton University has more than 21,000 students and 2,800 staff studying and working at our five campuses in Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings. Subjects taught here range from medicine to engineering, psychology to illustration, sport science to English literature.
University of Sussex
The University of Sussex is a leading research-intensive university near Brighton, currently ranked top 20 in all major league tables. It has both an international and local outlook, with staff and students from more than 100 countries and frequent engagement in community activities and services.
University of Chichester
The University of Chichester comprises of two campuses based in Bognor Regis and Chichester, located in the county of West Sussex. Both campuses are situated in local town areas and surrounded with vibrant atmospheres.
Local Trends
85%
of Adur students achieve 2 A-Level passes or more
To equip the local workforce, so everyone has a job, an opportunity and prospects to progress, AWBP ensures collaboration between education providers and business is maximised. Schemes supported to far include;
- Knowledge Transfer Partnerships between Graduates and Business
- Apprenticeship Opportunies
- Work Experience available to those that need it
- Career Trials for the unemployed
Key points:
- across the UK, a strategy is being implemented, developing a pipeline of high level Leadership capabilities
- significant skills investment is being undertaken in Adur to equip the next generation with management abilities
- schools are taking the lead on digital competencies to create the next generation of innovators
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