
Senior leaders from Babcock International’s Devonport facility were delighted to recently visit The Hub at Foulston Park, the new community hub at the site formerly known as Brickfields.
As the first key partner on site, Babcock representatives were shown around the excellent facilities which will offer local people a range of modern spaces for all ages. As well as meeting places, there is a soft play area, community gym, classrooms, and large digital suite complete with the latest technology.
Babcock continue to work hard to educate and inspire engineers of the future through their ongoing engagement work with local schools and colleges, focusing on science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) based subjects. This new venue offers an ideal location to host a wide range of workshops and events. Another priority area of offering long-term career opportunities for local people will be enabled through the hub, where career skills sessions and drop-ins can be held for those interested in the wide range of specialist career options available with Babcock.
Babcock are proud to sponsor three areas within the impressive new hub and look forward to supporting the official launch, which is coming soon, along with all the future activities planned.
John Gane, Managing Director at Devonport said: “As one of the largest employers in the South West with a keen interest in supporting the local community, viewing these great facilities as the first key partner on site, which will make such a positive difference to all those living in the area, is fantastic.
“We look forward to the official opening event and, alongside Argyle Community Trust and other partners, seeing the building occupied. By supporting this facility, we can help to provide spaces where people can develop their skills. From STEM based sessions for local school children, to workshops for those looking to build or re-establish their careers, there are a range of exciting options to explore.”