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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Graduating into today’s job market can feel like pushing against a closed door - especially outside major hubs like London. In regions like the South West, opportunities can feel more spread out, less visible, and more competitive. Use our insider knowledge to your advantage.
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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
For graduates, the secret to developing a successful career in south west England is often down to knowing where to look. Rely on the internet and you'll find your search results dominated by the big graduate job boards, all of which tend to be very London-centric. But there are loads of brilliant opportunities out there. Use our inside knowledge to find some of the best graduate jobs in south west England...
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Thursday, June 8, 2023
Ask final year students where they want to work and the majority will identify a graduate training scheme with a big, well known company in London. But things are changing. Statistics from recent regional Longitudinal Educational Outcome (LEO) research reveal that roughly two thirds of graduates remain in the region in which they studied.
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Monday, October 17, 2022
Join the Frontline Graduate Programme to help create positive change for children and families and you'll benefit from two years of intensive, paid training and a fully-funded master’s degree. This is the work that makes a difference.
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Friday, August 19, 2022
Limited opportunities once again for IT Skills and Cyber Skills Bootcamps. These are 12 week online virtual classroom-based courses fully funded by the government if you are unemployed and up to 90% funded if you are employed and want to upskill in your current role.
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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Find out about a career in accounting with this live webinar from Bishop Fleming.
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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
You’ve been to the interview, got the job and you’re starting tomorrow. Feeling nervous? Here’s how to cope…
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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Applications to join the Low Carbon Devon Internship and Leadership Programme are invited from students or recent graduates of the University of Plymouth.
Are you interested in applying your knowledge and skills to help tackle climate change? Then this is for you!
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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Think you're too late to apply for a graduate scheme starting in September 2021?
Think again!
Three fantastic schemes are now open and accepting applications from finalists and graduates across the south west - and beyond!
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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Are you a STEM graduate?
The STEM Graduates into Business project works with Devon SMEs to offer paid graduate internships. It's a great way to develop experience so register your interest now!
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Monday, December 14, 2020
Live in Devon or Somerset and interested in a career in IT? A new programme, funded by the Department for Education, is offering free training to build your confidence and industry skills to find that next exciting role in the new digital economy.