Yeovil College Has Achieved Matrix
Released On 15th Mar 2024
The Matrix Standard is the international quality standard for organisations that deliver information, advice and/or guidance (IAG), either as their sole purpose or as part of their service offering.
Mark Bolton, CEO & Principal of Yeovil College said: “We are delighted to have achieved this whole college accreditation at the very first attempt of Matrix assessment. This is testament to the work we do with our business community, higher education and wider partners. Representatives from local businesses and our partners are working with our students every day of the year, delivering masterclasses, hosting industry placements and apprenticeships, and collaborating on innovation and future technology projects.
“The visibility of our partners in local businesses big and small, ensures that careers are always upper-most in our minds, and that our understanding of the range of incredible local career opportunities is understood by our whole college community, students, families and colleagues.
“Special mention must go to our amazing careers team who lead this accreditation, but we are Team YC and it was a brilliant team effort to gain whole college accreditation at the first attempt, testament to our partnership with local businesses and stakeholders.
“Supporting our students to spring into amazing careers with our local businesses is our reason for being, their success is to everyone’s benefit and at the heart of that success is great people, our learners, their future workforce.”
Commenting on the award, Gayle Pogson, Head of Careers, Work Placement and Employability, said: “I am incredibly proud that Yeovil College has achieved Matrix Standard accreditation. This recognition is a testament to the unwavering dedication and collective effort of every member of our team. It underscores our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in all that we do, we want the very best for our Learners.
“Being part of Team YC fills me with pride, and this achievement further solidifies our ambition to strive for greatness and make a positive impact on our learners, employer Partners, community, and each other.”
Roger Chapman, Head of the Matrix Service for The Growth Company said: “This is a fantastic achievement for Yeovil College, and I would like to congratulate the team on their success. We believe that at the heart of high-quality advice and support services are strong leadership, excellent service and a focus on continuous improvement, all underpinned by effective use of the resources available.
“The matrix Standard is designed to benchmark organisations against best practice in these areas. With their accreditation success, Yeovil College is working to provide the best possible support to their clients.”
For more information about the matrix Standard please visit www.matrixStandard.com.
