Employer Spotlights

Celebrating employers investing in skills, talent and workforce development

Across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, employers are playing a vital role in developing the skills needed to support business growth, innovation and economic prosperity.

Our Employer Spotlights showcase organisations that are investing in their workforce through training, apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps and other skills development opportunities. These stories highlight how employers are working with training providers, supporting career progression, and creating pathways for people to develop valuable skills and succeed in the workplace.

Explore the employer profiles below to discover their journeys, learn about the benefits of investing in skills, and gain inspiration for developing talent within your own organisation.

Inspiring examples of workforce development

Discover how employers across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are investing in skills to strengthen their businesses and support their employees. Through apprenticeships, training programmes and workforce development initiatives, these organisations are building talent, driving growth and helping create a thriving local economy. Explore their stories and see the positive impact that investing in people can make.

A&P Falmouth

Home to one of the world’s largest natural deep-water harbours, A&P Falmouth’s facility is one of the largest ship-repair complexes in the UK

Corserv

Corserv is a leading civil engineering contractor providing a wide range of specialist services in Cornwall and beyond

Cornwall Council

Working with communities for a carbon neutral Cornwall, where everyone can start well, live well and age well

Imerys

Imerys in the UK employs over 1,110 people and we produce kaolin, ball clay, calcium carbonate and calcium aluminates for a broad spectrum of industries. Imerys also has its UK based Lithium Project in Cornwall.

Philema Hospitality Management

Boasting a collection of award-winning hotels, spa's and a skincare range in the South West.

Spiral UK

Established in 1985, Spiral UK has become the leading spiral staircase manufacturer in the UK specialising in creating high-end bespoke staircases

West Pharmaceutical Services

Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Medical Device, Biotechnology

Lovat Parks

Lovat Parks is the first B Corp Certified Holiday Park company offering back to nature escapes in some of the UK's most beautiful locations.

Seasalt

Seasalt is a modern lifestyle brand that makes beautifully designed products woven with stories of Cornwall.

Arla Foods

Arla Foods are the farmer-owned dairy cooperative behind global brands, and our 19,000-strong team of passionate people have helped us become the fifth largest dairy company in the world and the largest producer of organic dairy products.

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🏢 Support for Employers

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🚀 Skills Bootcamps

Skills Bootcamps are flexible, employer-focused training courses designed to help adults develop in-demand skills and progress into work, a new role, or further career opportunities.

Delivered by specialist training providers across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Skills Bootcamps offer practical learning tailored to local employment needs and growth sectors.

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