World-class adventure photographer to judge South West Coast Path photo competition
Former Royal Marine Commando and expedition photographer Ian Finch has been announced as the official judge for the South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year competition. Based in London, Ian has spent over 10 years travelling to some of the most remote...
Free services to boost staff skills and training needs for SMEs
The University of Plymouth, supported by the European Social Fund, can help businesses in Devon and Somerset to attract and retain the best talent, excel in leadership and embed succession planning via free Workplace Needs Assessments and a variety of free taster...
Looking to recruit? Find the right people, with the right skills, now
Businesses with fewer than 250 employees (and less than €50million turnover) can recruit a graduate through an internship and receive an incentive payment of up to £3,600 with STEM Graduates into Business – a project part-funded by the European Regional Development...
Agatha Christie conundrum at Keay Theatre
Keen young murder mystery performers took part in an Acting Summer School that would make Agatha Christie proud. Past, present and prospective students from Cornwall College, along with students from Brannel, Penrice, Poltair and Truro School worked closely with...
CSW Group awarded Skills for Young People contract in Devon and Somerset
CSW Group are delighted to have been awarded the Skills for Young People contract in Devon and Somerset, funded by the European Social Fund (ESF). The project supports 15-24 year olds not in work; education or training who are being urged to take advantage of £585,000...
The Secret to Running Your Own Restaurant in Plymouth
Opening your own restaurant at the tender age of 23 is beyond any young chef’s wildest dreams - but that’s exactly what Fletcher Andrews did. And he credits City College Plymouth for giving him the foundations to fulfil his culinary passions. Fletcher’s love of...
Law firm takes action against rare genetic disorder
Action Duchenne, a national charity that researches into Duchenne muscular dystrophy, has received a cheque for £2,300 from the staff of Plymouth law firm, GA Solicitors. Action Duchenne was named the firm’s charity of the year after being voted in by the firm’s...
Nigel Risner to help develop leaders in Cornwall
Cornwall is welcoming international speaker, television presenter and author of “It’s a zoo around here” and “The impact code”; Nigel Risner to help develop leaders in the county. CCB Training, part of the Cornwall College Group, announced motivational speaker Nigel...
From Apprentice to MD – the Career Journey of Carl Heslop
Work experience with a local building firm led Carl Heslop on to two courses at City College Plymouth - and he now owns a construction business with a turnover of £6million working with global giants such as Mars and Princess Yachts. The 44-year-old from Plymstock has...
Philup The Fish Comes Alive On Social Media
Plastic gobbling fish launces its own social media accounts and gobbles 89kg of plastic. Philup The Fish, the plastic gobbling fish situated on the promenade at Westward Ho!, can now be followed on the major social media platforms, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram...
Triumphant night for region’s businesses and apprentices at EBTAs
Showcasing the very best of business training across the South West, more than 150 business people celebrated the achievements of apprentices, individuals and businesses at a festival-style awards evening. Held at Cornish Tipi Weddings, the Excellence in Business...
The Tech South West Awards
The Tech South West Awards deadline has been extended to Friday 2 August. You don’t have to be a tech company. to enter, it can be a tech project that meets any of the 23 category criteria, so please take a look at the Tech South West Awards website. We have...
