Petroc’s 2000 Futures Campaign Gains Incredible Momentum!

The excitement continues to build around Petroc’s 2000 Futures Campaign, as engagement and partnerships surge to new heights!

Since our last update, we’ve seen a fantastic increase in campaign engagement from 61% to 73%, reflecting the hard work and collaboration across teams, employers, and partners.

We’re also thrilled to report a total of 1453 pledges, a significant rise from our previous milestone, showcasing the continued strength and success of our outreach activity.

Key Highlights and Achievements

• New Employer Engagement:
  The campaign continues to attract new supporters, with Braddicks Leisure Ltd and Doorcare South West joining our growing network of employers through both Work Experience and T Level pledges.

• Early Years Success:
  A large number of Level 2 Early Years learners have now secured their work experience placements, working with 45 employers across nurseries and primary schools — a fantastic step forward for this sector.

• Supported Internships:
  Congratulations to Hayley Willison, who has successfully placed all 16 of her students with employers. The team will be visiting students at work and creating inspiring case studies throughout November to highlight these successes and encourage more Supported Internship pledges.

• Army and MOD Partnerships:
  Recent partnerships have delivered a major boost, including 100 new placements from the Army and a fully funded residential offer from the Ministry of Defence for up to 100 students in February 2026. Incredible opportunities that underline the campaign’s growing impact.

• Community and Business Engagement:
  Our stand at the North Devon Council Customer Service Hub attracted great interest, with most enquiries focusing on Apprenticeships and Adult Skills. Meanwhile, the team is attending and presenting at the NODE Business Expo this week, with 55 attendees booked and five of our students supporting the event, a fantastic showcase of Petroc talent in action!

Looking Ahead

Our focus now turns to strengthening the remaining 27% of engagement, particularly by increasing Work Experience and Industry Placement pledges

A huge thank you to everyone involved, staff, employers, partners, and learners, for your enthusiasm, energy, and commitment to creating opportunities that transform futures.

Together, we’re building lasting partnerships and paving the way for our students to thrive.