EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP HAS AN EXCITING, AMBITIOUS, AND UNIQUE VISION:

The Group will ensure outstanding, responsive, and viable academic, professional and technical learning, ensuring excellent progression opportunities for students and delivering the national skills agenda to benefit individuals, communities, and employers in East Sussex.

The Group is working within three strategic priorities: Standards – the Group will target improvements in standards across East Sussex so they: Meet and exceed the South East and national averages Contribute positively to economic development and regeneration Strategic partnerships – we really value working with a range of partners including schools, colleges, universities, other training providers, the voluntary area, the employer community, and local authorities. The Group will work entirely with our partners to Open up new occasions for co-operation and co-working Extend the college’s reach, inclusivity, and engagement with all communities within East Sussex Maximise learning, abilities development, and progression for East Sussex communities.

Apprenticeships are available in a large range of industry sectors, with employers ranging from large national companies to small local businesses, and all Apprenticeship training programs are designed by the Sector Skills Councils, who work with business representatives from the relevant industry area to develop the course content. Apprenticeships are an effective and affordable way to provide training for your staff. Sussex Downs College’s apprenticeship partnership will provide your Apprentices with all the training they need and is free of charge to those under 19 years old at the start of their program.