Magical education trip to Disney
Students from Cornwall have been given an insight to the operations of one of the world’s most beloved attractions. The Cornwall College Travel and Tourism course students made the trip to Disney Paris before Christmas for an international tourism conference held at...
Around 30% of FSB Awards Finalists are Cornish Businesses
Cornwall is the home of almost 30% of the finalists announced in the South West area heat of FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 2019. The South West awards final will take place on 7th February in Somerset. Award category winners will go through to the UK final in...
Outstanding students recognised at Petroc’s Mid Devon annual awards evening
Students from Petroc’s Mid Devon Campus were honoured at an uplifting and inspiring awards ceremony held at the college on January 9, 2019. Learners who graduated from the Mid Devon Campus in summer 2018 were presented with over 30 awards across nine curriculum areas,...
Outstanding students recognised at Petroc’s annual Arts & Science presentation evening
Petroc students from the department of Arts & Science were honoured at an uplifting and inspiring awards ceremony held at The Barnstaple Hotel on January 8, 2019. A-level, vocational, GCSE, Access to HE and Creative Industries students who graduated from the North...
Apprenticeships – Key to Solving Chef Shortage
A leading restauranteur says the key to solving the looming problem of a shortage of chefs lies in encouraging more young people to take up Apprenticeships. Andrew Savery has more than 30 years of experience in the food industry and currently serves up traditional...
New funding set to develop leaders
Existing and future leaders are being given a helping hand to develop the skills needed to lead their business through change with eyes firmly fixed on Brexit. CCB Training, part of the Cornwall College Group (TCCG) are the project lead and along with their delivery...
Improving the railway in the South West
The Great Western Main Line passes through a number of tunnels, including Whiteball near Tiverton Parkway, and Marley near Totnes. To ensure their continued use, Network Rail needs to carry out maintenance during February and March. Whiteball Tunnel will be closed...
Apprenticeship Spurs Charlotte to Dream Promotion
A receptionist who rose through the ranks to Operations Support Manager at a growing healthcare company has described how an Apprenticeship kick-started her career. Charlotte Gurd, 42, was sceptical about the value of Apprenticeships - thinking they were “just for...
Business Manager roles: Exeter and Bristol
BUSINESS MANAGERS – BRISTOL AND EXETER AREAS SWIG Finance is a Responsible Finance Provider. As a lender and manager of funds, we are committed to providing viable SMEs and start-ups with access to finance in the South West region. We are a Delivery Partner of the...
Vanessa and Caroline Making it in Management Thanks to Apprenticeships
Two recently promoted retail workers have described how Apprenticeships have given them the crucial skills they need to succeed as managers. Vanessa Hawken and Caroline Mayne had both been appointed Assistant Managers at kitchen and homeware chain Lawsons - and knew...
Falmouth University Vice-Chancellor Awarded OBE in New Year Honours List
Professor Anne Carlisle, Vice-Chancellor of Falmouth University, has been appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the New Year 2019 Honours List. The award is in recognition of her services to Higher Education and the regional economy. At...
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...
