Vero Software Plc, a leading supplier of CAD/CAM software, is pleased to announce that it has signed a statement of intent to the Beacon South West Skills Pledge. The Skills Pledge is a voluntary, public commitment by the leadership of the company to support all its employees to develop their basic skills, including literacy and numeracy, and work towards relevant, valuable qualifications to at least Level 2 (equivalent to 5 good GCSEs). The purpose is to ensure that all staff are skilled, competent and able to make a full contribution to the success of the company.

Vero Chief Executive, Don Babbs with other business leaders

On behalf of Vero Software, I as Chief Executive, make a commitment that we shall:

• Actively encourage and support our employees to gain the skills and qualifications that will support their future employability and meet the needs of our business/organisation.
• Actively encourage and support our employees to acquire basic literacy and numeracy skills, and with Government support work towards their first Level 2 qualification in an area that is relevant to our business/organisation.
• Demonstrably raise our employees’ skills and competencies to improve company/organisation performance through investing.

Don Babbs