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Scores of students from Cornwall College campuses across the county descended on Newquay on 15th May for the annual Beach Games.
A Falmouth Marine School student has secured employment after volunteering at Falmouth Aquarium.
Two local businesses scooped an award this week as a result of their dedication and commitment towards investing in people.
DUCHY College equine student Elliott Upson has successfully landed himself a dream job when he finishes his course this summer, working as a rider and groom at British Show jumper Tim Stockdale's yard.
Agricultural students from Duchy College Stoke Climsland have returned to college triumphant after coming first, second and third in a young handler's competition at the Devon Yearling Event at Hatherleigh.
SIX farms, three days and over 800 miles travelled for a group of Duchy College Agricultural apprentices at the end of last month (April) who toured around the country looking at the extremes of farming.
Posted: 8th May 2013
Some of Cornwall's most recognisable businesses have provided inspiration and insights into their success at a unique new event called Thrive.
Vehicle parts distributor Mill Autoquip and apprenticeship specialists Cornwall College Business (CCB) are joining forces at a special event to give local young people the opportunity to find out what it takes to become an apprentice.
Gamekeeping students from Duchy College Stoke Climsland have just returned from a life changing month spent in Romania with Grampus Heritage and Training.
Duchy College footballers have returned league champions after a convincing 5-0 win during their final league match against Bicton College.
Cornwall College has become one of the first colleges in the UK, and one of only two in the South West, to be awarded gold accreditation under a new scheme launched by leading industry body the Hospitality Guild.
Motor Vehicle and Welding students at Duchy College's Wadebridge centre have successfully completed their project car.
Cornwall College students spent St George's Day playing games, selling cakes and generally having fun, all in the name of raising money for a charitable cause.
Cornwall College Camborne is running a series of free art workshops throughout May.
Three apprentices from Cornwall College Business are cramming, studying and calculating hard this week as they prepare to go to London for the semi-finals of a national skills competition.
Tourism students from Cornwall College experienced a touch of Disney magic recently, when they visited Disneyland Paris to learn more about how the park operates successfully as a tourist attraction.
Cornwall College played host to the Cornish launch of prestigious industry body The Chefs' Forum this week (22nd April) with a champagne and canapé reception at the Camborne campus, and a surprise appearance from a special guest.
On Thursday 2nd May dBs Music will be opening its doors and showcasing their range of HND degree level and BTEC Diploma courses. But this isn't your average open evening; the event will also include an exclusive Music Industry Insights Seminar from local
A former Cornwall College tourism student has had her work recognised by a leading international industry body, winning her a place at their flagship event taking place in Lucerne, Switzerland later this week (17th to 19th April) as a result.
Cornwall College Saltash has launched four new Access to Higher Education courses which are now recruiting to start in September. The new pathways to university level study include Childhood Studies, Allied Health Professionals, Creative Arts and
Professional Cookery students studying at Cornwall College Saltash recently hosted a visit from the Army where they took the opportunity to find out more about the food our service personnel are given during active postings around the World.
A group of school learners studying at Cornwall College Saltash one day a week were given the opportunity to visit the Duchy College campus in Stoke Climsland recently to attend a special Forest School taster session.
Professional Cookery students from Cornwall College Saltash helped to raise £146 for Ellie's Haven, a local charity based in South East Cornwall.
Students studying the BTEC level 3 Watersports extended diploma are celebrating after completing their programme of study early in order to start work in the industry.
Cornwall College Camborne student Ryan Sharpe has been producing such a high standard of media that he has gained work within industry even before completing his course.
Cornish, American and Caribbean menus went down a storm at Cornwall College Camborne recently, when a group of hospitality students hosted their first set of themed evenings in the Trevenson Restaurant on the campus.
Cornwall College Long Term Football Development Centre were invited, along with Mounts Bay LTPD, Penryn LTPD, and Plymouth Argyle (Truro, Brannel, Liskeard & Bodmin) LTPD centres, to take part in a regional festival hosted by Plymouth Argyle LTPD at
Former Cornwall College A-level students Toni Pearce and Joe Vinson are celebrating a double win at the National Union of Students' (NUS) elections (9th April), winning the roles of President and Vice President (Further Education) respectively.
Tom O'Shea, a Complementary Health Therapies student from Falmouth is on a mission to challenge the pre-conceptions of a female-dominant industry.
Malcolm Joseph, the bass player for global superstar Grace Jones, dropped into dBs Music at Cornwall College Camborne recently.
Cornwall College Camborne played host to a Special Education Needs (SEN) seminar event recently, one of the first of its kind in the county, which gave lead professionals and practitioners the chance to discuss the impact of changes on learners following
Falmouth Marine School boatbuilding students visited Mashfords boat and repair yard in Cremyll this week.
A former Cornwall College Students' Union president has been elected president of the National Union of Students (NUS).
Last week several boat operators in Cornwall met at Falmouth Marine School to discuss how they can work together to develop a declaration of intent that will hopefully drive standards and ensure sustainable practices are followed by all members, ensuring
Unlocking Cornish Potential's successful Stand Out from the Crowd course has been running for four years. The courses continue to be popular with graduates looking to secure their first job but also is valuable to employers across Cornwall.
STAFF and students at Cornwall College celebrated its success at being awarded Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Assured status at an official presentation on Friday 22nd March.
Twenty one employees from Falfish in Redruth have just started the pioneering Fish and Shellfish qualification with Duchy College, the first programme of its kind in the South West.
Agricultural apprentices from throughout Devon and Cornwall got together recently for a stock judging competition held at Duchy College Stoke Climsland as part of National Apprenticeship Week.
GAMEKEEPING students from Duchy College made a splash last month (March) when they took part in a water safety day at Alder Lake.
Students and staff from Cornwall College spent a week celebrating diversity recently, holding a photography competition where they produced a series of visually striking images from across the globe.
ELECTION fever has swept campuses across the county last month (March) as Cornwall College students voted to see their peers win various roles in the Students' Union (CCSU).
CORNWALL College St Austell played host to the Skills Minister today (28th March) when Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Skills, Matthew Hancock, visited the campus.
The Dame Hannah Rogers Trust welcomed 'The Conservation Volunteers' (TCV) to Seale-Hayne this week in a new joint partnership that brings land-based training back to Seale-Hayne ten years after its closure. This exciting new venture will be managed by
Agricultural apprentices from throughout Devon and Cornwall got together recently for a stock judging competition held at Duchy College Stoke Climsland as part of National Apprenticeship Week.
Students studying Health and Social Care have nominated Children's Hospice South West as their chosen charity to support this year. After lots of fundraising activities they recently welcomed a representative from the charity to the campus to receive a
Hairdressing students studying on the NVQ Level 3 course at Cornwall College Saltash are currently offering clients a new look as they search for additional models to come to the College salon and get a cut-price service.
Students and staff at Cornwall College Saltash spent time recently studying diversity, during a now annual celebratory event that explored cultures and customs from around the world through workshops, presentations, talks and displays.
Hairdressing students from Cornwall College Saltash held their annual hair show this week at the St Mellion International Resort with an evening of stunning creativity and flair based around the theme of 'A Nautical Experience'.
AGRICULTURE students from Duchy College Rosewarne were recently privileged to have a visit from Ray Harvey and Daniel Low from Mole Valley Farmers.
DUCHY College Rosewarne is offering people the chance to get inside a bird brain as it introduces a new Avian Behaviour and Communication course this month.
STUDENTS studying at Duchy College Rosewarne are celebrating after picking up Promise Awards for Endeavour, Achievement or Progress during their course this term.
ANIMAL Care students from Duchy College Rosewarne participated in a practical anatomy session recently where they looked at biology systems involving the heart.
DUCHY College Rosewarne Animal Care students from Camborne Science and International Academy recently assisted staff in coordinating the move of Kune Kune pigs Martha and Matilda to new pastures.
Students on the Art & Design Extended Diploma Level 3 course at Cornwall College Camborne have recently produced work for an exhibition at Heartlands.
Students from Cornwall College Newquay and Falmouth Marine School were given the chance to learn from one of the world's experts on the science behind waves for surfing when Tony Butt, author of several books on the subject including the best-selling
Cornwall College Newquay students have been given the enviable task of organising one of Europe's longest running surfing competitions in May, when some of the best surfers in the country will descend on Watergate Bay to compete for the title of English
A student from Budehaven Community School has recently won a Gold CREST award, thanks to work carried out with the Student Invasive Non-Native Group (SINNG) based at Cornwall College Newquay.
Cornwall College Newquay students raised an amazing £1,300 for various organisations during their annual charity day, by hosting a number of fund raising activities.
Ocean Housing Group and Cornwall College Business launched the start of National Apprentice Week with a 'grow your own talent' open day. More than 160 local people were welcomed to Ocean's headquarters in St Austell, all keen to apply for
Two local men have become the first in the whole of the UK to achieve a brand new quarrying qualification.
Individuals from across Cornwall celebrated in style on Friday as they celebrated achieving a wide range of professional qualifications at The Keay Theatre in St Austell.
Cornwall College Business (CCB) has recently taken on a new member of staff to further develop their apprenticeship recruitment service which helps local businesses advertise, select, recruit and train the right apprentice.
Business leaders in Cornwall who have taken part in peer-to-peer learning through Unlocking Potential are revealing the impact on their businesses.
Boat designer Henry Ward spent most of his early years wanting to draw cars but following a work placement in Weymouth his interests changed to boats and with UCP support, he hasn't looked back.
The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) application deadline may have passed (15th January) but Cornwall College is reassuring prospective degree students that they will not miss the boat if they apply after that date.
Truro Cathedral was awash with happiness on Saturday 17th November 2012 as Cornwall College, Duchy College and Falmouth Marine School graduates celebrated their successes watched by hundreds of family, friends and former lecturers.
Eight Cornish graduates are celebrating after winning an award at the UCP Celebration Event.
The latest UCP programme designed to support Cornish business and improve graduate opportunities is recruiting again for six highly-talented and capable graduates.
Cornwall College has announced plans to make studying Maths and English GCSEs free to people of all ages from September, following an announcement made by the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) earlier this year.
Posted: 13th Aug 2012
More than twenty-five delegates have enjoyed an inspiring beach-side business event themed around The Olympics. Graduates taking part in the Unlocking Cornish Potential (UCP) programme gathered on Thursday evening at Lusty Glaze Beach to hear from a trio
A new website from Unlocking Cornish Potential (UCP), Cornwall's graduate placement programme, is being dubbed, "the site dedicated to helping you find your graduate job." www.gradcornwall.co.uk is a website which has been purpose built by UCP to provide
Cornwall College is to offer a host of new degree courses from September thanks to a bumper allocation of student places.
Cornwall College is offering free bus transport to new and returning students from September 2012 as part of a new support package for those eligible.
Posted: 20th Feb 2012
Some of Cornwall's most talented graduates working in local businesses have been recognised at a prestigious awards ceremony in St Austell.
The cream of Cornwall's new business leaders were honoured at a glitzy awards ceremony at the Princess Pavilion, Falmouth on Friday 14th October. Five award winners were unveiled at the inaugural Unlocking Cornish Potential (UCP) Graduate Business Start
Cornwall College has announced that it will offer up to twenty scholarships each worth £3,000 to students starting university-level courses in 2012, as part of a comprehensive financial support package.
