Future Farm showcased at community group visit
Community groups and representatives from institutions around Duchy College Stoke Climsland enjoyed an “eye-opening” tour of the College and insights into the highly anticipated Future Farm. More than 20 people from Stoke Climsland Parish Council, Church, Primary...
First ever stockperson apprentice completes in the South West
The South West boasts the first person ever to complete the Stockperson New Standard apprenticeship and they did it in style. Duchy College apprentice Sonny Luxton from Beegbeer Farm, proved his mettle and earned the admiration of his trainers, according to Roger...
Call to help shape the future of rural apprenticeships and T-levels
Rural businesses, organisations and apprentices from across the South West have been invited to help shape the future of apprenticeships and technical qualifications in the region and beyond. Hosted at Bicton College in Devon and delivered by Landex on behalf of...
Devon Climate Emergency
Organisations from across Devon came together on May 22 2019 to form the Devon Climate Emergency Response Group to declare a climate and ecological emergency and to endorse the principles of the Devon Climate Declaration. The organisations include councils, statutory...
Day in the life as a college student for school kids
More than 250 Year 10 students from Poltair, Brannel and Sir James Smith schools enjoyed learning about life as a college student. They attended an experience day at Cornwall College St Austell where they chose sessions reflecting their study interests including...
South Devon College Student CIPD Conference leads on Creating a Positive Work Environment
South Devon College hosted the fourth annual CIPD Student Conference. The conference took place on Thursday 13th February 2020 and was based in the College’s Hi Tech & Digital Centre for the first time, in the 100 seat screening suite. The attendees included...
University of Exeter Professional Pathways 2020
The University of Exeter is pleased to be offering Devon and Cornwall-based organisations the opportunity to host students, on a fully-funded one-week internship in June 2020, through the Professional Pathways programme. We will be running the following programmes and...
Students cook up a storm supporting Cornwall Hospice Care
Students at Cornwall College St Austell have thrown their support behind Cornwall Hospice Care by producing a fantastic feast. The Professional Cookery & Hospitality learners hosted a three course lunch in Cloisters restaurant for members of St Austell Fundraising...
Insight into food sector trends for future culinary stars
Some of the top cookery students in Cornwall have witnessed the trends that are cooking up a storm in the food sector, following a trip to a major culinary trade show. The Source Trade Show, held at Westpoint Exhibition Centre in Exeter, gave professional cookery...
Pendennis on crest of a wave with Apprenticeship Games win
Superyacht firm Pendennis is celebrating a triumphant win at this year’s Apprenticeship Games following a fiercely fought competition with the region’s top businesses. The Games, held at The Cornwall College Group’s (TCCG) Camborne campus, saw businesses and...
Longleat a roaring success for students
A group of animal management students from Cornwall have enjoyed an enlightening and monkey damage-free trip to Longleat Safari Park. The Duchy College students also had the opportunity to see the incredible Festival of Light, which transforms the famous safari park...
Travel industry beckons for students experiencing life as a TUI apprentice
A group of travel and tourism students have had a taste of life as a TUI apprentice. The learners from Cornwall College St Austell spent a day at the St Austell branch of TUI during National Apprenticeship Week to learn about job opportunities at the company. Level 3...
