Strategic Plan

Welcome to Skills Group’s Strategic Plan and Vision

In this document we detail our future aspirations and highlight our commitment to fuelling future prosperity, boosting economic growth and supporting expansion as a leading apprenticeship provider in Plymouth and the South West.

We are proud and committed to supporting both the employer and learner throughout their time with us, ensuring an enriching experience for all. So, as we unveil our Strategic Plan and Vision, we invite you to follow along as we strive to provide a brighter future for all.

Our Mission

To be the provider of choice, guided by a set of core values that enables staff, learners, and their families to achieve their full potential to succeed and excel

Our Vision

Skills Group is committed to the communities we serve. We are proud of the positive impact we make on the lives of the people, and we are committed to their economic growth and wellbeing.

  • Learners to be at the heart of everything we do.
  • To have qualified, professional, and passionate staff with the resources they need to empower learners and enrich their learning journey.
  • To ensure employers choose us because we equip people with the skills, they need to help their organisation thrive.
  • To be an open and honest organisation and proud that we nurture the talent, well-being and ambitions of our learners and prepare them for the challenges ahead.
  • To transform the lives of many learners every year creating new opportunities and enabling learners, employers, parents, and stakeholders to thrive and develop
  • To continually improve our quality, our success and learning outcomes for all learners

For more information, download our full Strategic Plan here.

Achievement Levels

Strategic Plan

Work for Us

Partners

I just wanted to say the biggest thank you to Vanessa, my trainer. You have made my journey so much easier, I don’t know what I would have done without you. You have been amazing and helped me to achieve my qualification. You’ve guided me through every step of the way, I really appreciate it, Vanessa, you have been my rock.

Katie Shorland, Level 2 Hairdressing

I always struggled in school as I wasn’t very academic, so knew learning on the job would be a better option for me. I would find it difficult to get up for 9am but now I wake up and look forward to my day. I wanted to try a hair apprenticeship as I’ve always been interested in hairdressing, and by the end of the first week, I already loved it!

Jaimee Benson, Level 2 Hairdressing

I have developed a range of new skills through work including the technical, industry skills required for the job, to personal development such as ensuring I am always on time. The biggest change since leaving school is adjusting to the independence you gain from earning a salary. My advice to anyone thinking of doing an apprenticeship would be find what you like doing, and go for it!

Will Birch, Level 2 Bricklaying

Since starting the apprenticeship, I’ve become far more confident. In a classroom, you only interact with your classmates, but through working you develop your people skills as you interact with customers on a daily basis. At school, you are closely monitored and parented, however I am now more independent and feel grown up

Sam Collard, Level 2 Light Vehicle and Maintenance Repair

The most important thing I’ve learnt since leaving school is that there are other routes to success than just academia. I failed my GCSEs, as I never suited the school environment. Now though, I’m really enjoying my apprenticeship as I’ve discovered I learn more through hands-on practice.

Ben Freeman, Level 2 Carpentry

I would just like to thank you and your team for all the amazing work they do, you have provided me with the most invaluable experience which has helped to pave the way of my future. The work you do for young people is incredible!

Luke Kowalski, Teaching Assistant and former apprentice at Sir Robert Gefferys School