First female engineering higher apprentice for Sisna Park Plymouth
Published: 15-02-2019
A local apprentice is celebrating becoming the first female level 4 engineering apprentice for Sisna Park Plymouth. When Danielle Scott was 15, she completed some engineering work experience organised through her school. “I then started to enjoy making things at home, helping my Dad out with the bikes and issues with the cars, just really […]
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New apprenticeship to enhance businesses efficiency
Published: 14-02-2019
A new apprenticeship has been introduced to help combat the incredible £15 billion lost each year due to accidents and ill health in Britain. The estimated cost of accidents and ill health in the workplace, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) coincides with a staggering 30.7 million working days lost due to work-related […]
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Monty Halls to help develop leaders in Cornwall
Published: 11-02-2019
Cornwall is welcoming broadcaster, former Royal Marine Officer and marine biologist Monty Halls to help develop leaders in the county. CCB Training, part of the Cornwall College Group, announced motivational speaker Monty will be headlining its Developing Leaders conference. With the uncertainty of Brexit there has never been a better time to ensure you are […]
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Monty Halls to help develop leaders in Cornwall
Published: 05-02-2019
Cornwall is welcoming broadcaster, former Royal Marine Officer and marine biologist Monty Halls to help develop leaders in the county. CCB Training, part of the Cornwall College Group, announced motivational speaker Monty will be headlining its Developing Leaders conference. With the uncertainty of Brexit there has never been a better time to ensure you are […]
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Aspire Academy Trust chooses CCB for apprenticeships
Published: 30-01-2019
A leading school academy trust in Cornwall has chosen CCB to be its preferred apprenticeship and training provider. The Aspire Academy Trust guides and supports 28 primary schools across the county and will be looking to The Cornwall College Group’s (TCCG) business arm CCB, to deliver and embed an enriched staff development programme. This will be achieved using the apprenticeship levy funding […]
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Female engineering apprentices on the rise
Published: 28-01-2019
A local training provider has welcomed the year-on-year increase in the amount of female engineering apprentices. Business Development Manager at Cornwall College Business (CCB), Jane Wickett, said the first “female apprentices at Sisna Park started in September 2015 with the MOD and Mars Wrigley Confectionery.” “Since then female recruitment has continued to grow year on […]
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Access skilled staff with a stockperson apprenticeship
Published: 04-01-2019
With Brexit looming, the impact of recruiting and retaining reliable staff has already caused concerns and issues within the farming community. You may be far too familiar with the difficulties in accessing skilled people to help with the care and welfare of your livestock; or to assist with harvesting crops. “Investing in an apprentice […]
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Securing the future of Horticulture
The Horticulture and Landscaping Industry contributes approximately £24.2 billion to the UK economics but also plays an important role in our society. Enhancing healthy lives and communities, whilst maintaining sustainable landscapes and protecting our environment. The new standard Horticulture Landscaping Operative apprenticeship delivered by Bicton College and Duchy College aims to help secure vital […]
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Region’s best companies return to battle at Apprenticeship Games
The Apprenticeship Games for apprentices and their employers is back for 2019 following a successful inaugural event of challenges and competition. The games pitch companies against each other in a bid to find the region’s ‘Apprentice Team of the Year’, who will be handed the games’ specially designed torch. Taking place at Duchy College, Stoke […]
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Equine groom apprenticeship fundamental for the welfare of horses
Published: 15-11-2018
In an effort to keep up with innovation and technological progress within the multi-billion pound equine industry, a new apprenticeship has been developed. Bicton College and Duchy College have supported the fast-paced sector by delivering the new Level 2 Equine Groom standard apprenticeship that has been designed by employers for employers. “The equine groom is […]