BCR Associates win Business Leader Customer Excellence Award
BCR Associates Ltd have been named winner of the Customer Excellence category as part of the Business Leader awards which took place at Aston Gate Stadium in Bristol on Thursday 26th September. BCR Associates was recognised for its commitment to delivering excellent...
Farm safety top of agenda for young farmers
In a bid to help tackle the number of accidents that take place on farms, agricultural colleges in the region are continuing to highlight the critical issue among students. The number of fatal accidents on farms is refusing to drop, with 167 people killed in the last...
Partners Sign Multi-million Pound Partnership Deal to Create South West Institute of Technology
Employers and employees across Plymouth and the South West are set to benefit from a new partnership which will herald a multi-million pound investment in the region. City College Plymouth and the University of Plymouth, along with employers including Babcock, are...
Dairy Farm of the Future’ breaks ground in South West
In a huge boon for the South West’s agriculture sector, Cornwall is set to boast a major research and innovation dairy farm. Future Farm, located at Duchy College Stoke Climsland, will be a first of its type for England with the aim of improving efficiency, welfare...
College delighted with huge success at South Devon Business Awards
The South Devon Business Awards was a fantastic cause for celebration for many businesses on Thursday 10th October, including South Devon College who won awards for both ‘Best Digital/Tech Business’ and ‘Outstanding Business of the Year’. Winning the award for ‘Best...
Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson, meets with education providers at South Devon College
The Rt. Hon. Gavin Williamson, MP and Secretary of State for Education, came to South Devon College with Anthony Mangnall to meet Laurence Frewin, Principal & CEO South Devon College, Mark Eager, Headteacher Brixham College, Stephen Kings, CEO, Bay Education...
Business Support Workshops At The EPIC Centre
Working with TDA and the EPIC Centre in Torbay, Cosmic and a range of other providers will be supplying a series of business support workshops over the next few months. Sessions cover everything from security and privacy, innovation, developing your digital strategy,...
College lecturer practices what he preaches by learning to fly
A local lecturer is celebrating after successfully completing his journey to gain his Private Pilot’s license. Carpentry lecturer, at Cornwall College St Austell and Saltash, Roger Edgecombe, has “always found a need” to challenge himself “both mentally and...
Plymouth’s rail partnership and tech whizzes team up to win national award
A high tech heritage project born in Plymouth has picked up a national award. The Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership, based at the University of Plymouth, teamed up with city digital agency Elixel to encourage more visitors to explore the branch line between...
South Devon College prepared to care for mental health
For a long time at South Devon College, staff have and continue to be incredibly supportive whilst students maintain an element of independence to prepare them for the world of work. When it comes to mental health though, there is always a place to implement support...
Apprentices Reach WorldSkills UK Finals
Four City College Plymouth apprentices have been selected for the national WorldSkills UK LIVE 2019 finals and are set to compete this November at the NEC in Birmingham. In the painting and decorating category, Rebekah Holden, who is doing an Apprenticeship with Eliza...
College Hosts exhilarating Army Challenge Days
Military Academy and Public Services students from all over Cornwall & Devon were put through their paces as they took on the tough Army Challenge Days. Learners descended on Duchy College Stoke Climsland, near Callington, for the challenge that is designed to...
