City College Plymouth Hosts Renewable Technology and Product Demonstration Day

On Tuesday 9 October City College Plymouth hosted a renewable technology and product demonstration day in partnership with international heating technology manufacturing company, Vaillant.

Chris Robinson, Regional Business Manager at Vaillant, talked to College students about his career progression from College through to becoming a manager within a leading, international company. Students learned about the industry and what it is like to work within a company such as Vaillant.

City College Plymouth welcomed employers from across the region who were treated to a product demonstration by the Vaillant team, as well as the chance to learn more about the innovative, renewable technologies produced by Vaillant. Guests also had the opportunity to view the College’s innovative ABB Energy Centre, a space dedicated to the teaching of renewable technologies.

Sharron Robbie, Head of Corporate Relations said: “The College works closely with local, regional and national employers and this ensures that we are able to tap into industry expertise in order to enrich the students’ learning experience.

“We are delighted to be hosting this event in partnership with Vaillant as it benefits not only our students but also brings employers from across the region into the College where we are able to showcase our first class training facilities.”

Chris Robinson, Regional Business Manager at Vaillant said: “We are delighted to be working with City College Plymouth. Vaillant is committed to engaging with young people in order to support the workforce of the future. It is vital that our industry has new entrants who have the necessary technical knowledge and skills to enable them to add value to employers from the start. Vaillant is passionate about investing in training and ensuring students have the best possible start in their careers.”