‘Delay Repay 15’ secured for GWR passengers
Scheme will mean people are compensated fairly and quickly. improved compensation for delays and cancellations set to launch in spring, benefitting passengers with single, return and weekly tickets monthly and longer season ticket holders to remain on current...
College Announces New Principal & CEO
City College Plymouth has appointed Ms Jackie Grubb as its new Principal and Chief Executive Officer. The College’s Chair of Governors, Pauline Odulinski, said: “On behalf of the Board I am delighted to announce that, following the very robust recruitment process, we...
Duchy College opens doors for Courses and Careers Advice morning
One of the region’s leading rural colleges is opening its doors to give an insight into the wide range of education and training options available. Duchy College will be playing host to prospective students on Saturday 23rd March between 10am and 12 noon and....
Petroc launches new website to support project aimed at getting 18-24 year olds into employment
A team at Petroc is celebrating the launch of a brand new website this week, designed to help 18-24 year olds gain employability and life skills to give them the confidence to re-engage with employment, education or training. The website is part of the Empowering...
New chapter for fast-growing Devon-based specialist commercial fit-out & construction contractor
As part of a continued plan for development, TCi (GB) Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of three shareholding directors from within the company. The appointments recognise outstanding achievement and commitment, promoting Alex Slee as Finance Director, Jim...
South Devon College welcomes Minister of State for Apprenticeships and Skills
South Devon College was delighted to welcome Anne Milton MP, Minister of State for Apprenticeships and Skills during National Apprenticeship Week. Anne Milton MP visited the College as part of her Blaze a Trail UK tour visiting a number of organisations to meet...
South Devon College celebrates apprenticeships at awards ceremony
As part of National Apprenticeships Week 2019, apprentices and employers from across South Devon gathered for South Devon College's Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony 2019, delivered in partnership with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals...
World leading chefs, including Raymond Blanc, visit Exeter College Michael Caines Academy
Exeter College students with Raymond Blanc (centre) at Darts Farm. World leading chefs - including Raymond Blanc - recently visited the Exeter College Michael Caines Academy and @34 restaurant. The college was extremely proud to host some of the very best chefs in the...
Student lands dream job with Rural Business School
A student from Devon has landed her dream job working with Duchy College’s award winning Rural Business School (RBS). Holly Yelland, 22, from Okehampton, is now working as a Training Co-ordinator for the BVD Stamp It Out Project, whilst also studying for her Post...
Students’ Mission to Mars
Students in Cornwall have enjoyed an out of this world experience as they grappled with a Mars Rover. Completed over the space of a week, the Mission to Mars Work Experience ran by Software Cornwall gives students an opportunity to engage with software development in...
Cornwall Council comes out on top of Apprenticeship Games
Cornwall Council is celebrating winning this year’s Apprenticeship Games after a fiercely fought competition with the region’s top businesses. The Cornwall College Group CCB event, held at Duchy College Stoke Climsland, saw businesses and organisations with...
London Trip Proves to be a Cut above the Rest
Beauty & Hair students from Cornwall College St Austell have returned from a hair raising trip to London where they attended the leading beauty trade show in Europe, along with a trip to the London Wella studios. Students were able to watch demonstrations, learn...
