Petroc ranked no. 1 college in 2018 FE league table
Petroc is celebrating success once again this week, by ranking top in the prestigious NICDEX league table published by FE Week. The NICDEX rates all 183 FE colleges across the country in four categories – learner satisfaction, employer satisfaction, 16-to-18 positive...
Time to scale up?
If you’re in business to change the world, or your little part of it, PwC Scale-up programmes have been designed to help you get there even quicker. During 12 weeks of working closely with you, we’ll give you access to a pipeline of new customers, new channels to...
Is your company planning to recruit a 2019 graduate?
Is your company planning to recruit a 2019 graduate? The Graduate Business Partnership (GBP) scheme can help you to secure a University of Exeter final year student, to begin working for your organisation this summer. You can start the process by completing...
Petroc’s new £1.2 million centre will help local businesses to thrive
Petroc is delighted to announce that it has secured funding from the European Regional Development Fund towards a £1.2 million project to create a Centre of Technology and Innovation Excellence at its North Devon Campus. Work is due to commence in summer 2019, to...
First cohort of Trainee Nursing Associates celebrate completing foundation degree
A pilot programme for those wishing to become nurses has seen 27 trainees successfully complete a Nursing Associate Foundation Degree through Petroc College. The Trainee Nursing Associates (TNAs) in the North of Devon programme is a collaboration between Northern...
Ska theme for first gig of the year for young musicians
Student musicians are to set the tone for their first gig of the year on Tuesday 27th November at St Austell Band Club. All music students from Cornwall College St Austell will be performing, and the evening will feature a range of bands, showcasing an array of...
Devon Social Investment Fund
The Enhance Social Enterprise programme is supporting the growth of the social enterprise sector across the Heart of the South West LEP area covering Plymouth, Torbay, Devon and Somerset. Through this programme existing social enterprises, community sector groups that...
University of Exeter to Promote SW Business to 2019 Graduates
With one in five Exeter students receiving graduate job offers following a summer internship in their penultimate year, graduate recruitment is getting more challenging for employers wishing to recruit with an immediate start date. On average, students will apply for...
Triple title win for Tim
Idle Rocks, St Mawes Sous Chef, Tim Kendall has cooked up a storm at the South West Chef of the year’s 15th Anniversary competition, bringing home three awards. This annual competition allows its competitors to implement their skills, knowledge and creativity whilst...
Horticulture and Bricklaying students support UCSD Therapy Garden
After the successful Halloween Bake Sale last week, the latest in a number of fundraising events, University Centre South Devon (UCSD) is pleased to announce that the next phase of work has commenced on the UCSD Therapy Garden. Guided by Lecturer Lorraine Shears, a...
Champions! Pro:Direct Academy Devon’s 7 a side team clinch South West tournament win
There were scenes of celebration yesterday as the College’s Pro:Direct Academy Devon’s 7 a side team won the AoC Sport South West Men’s Football tournament hosted at Plymouth Marjon University. The team of current College students saw off very strong opposition from...
Landmark reached! 100 South Devon College students enrol on Duke of Edinburgh’s award scheme
South Devon College is pleased to announce reaching the milestone of 100 students enrolled for this year’s Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) programme. The news follows on from what’s already been a monumental year for the College’s partnership with the DofE. In March...
