Investigates the way in which Gloucestershire College of Arts and Technology, UK, is working with Ravenscroft Plastics and the British Polymer Training Authority, to establish a programme that meets the company's specific needs. Describes how the move has ensured that more than 40 of Ravenscroft's 130-strong workforce have achieved National Vocational Qualifications, and another 30 plan to start the course shortly. Emphasises the key role of the programme in the company's ambitious growth plans.