Apprentice mechanic revved up for leading role on stage
An apprentice mechanic is celebrating after landing the main role on stage. Level 3 Motor Vehicle apprentice at Cornwall College St Austell, Alex Pearce, has played the title role in the pantomime held at The Keay for the last three years; Robin Crusoe, Aladdin and...
UCSD in MA Challenge 2020 Finals – Ocean Clean-Up Developing the UK’s Future Marine Autonomy Technologists
The Marine Autonomy Challenge 2020 aims to bring together the country’s future technology innovators to build, share, and distribute knowledge, and collaboratively develop solutions to one the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges – Ocean Plastics – and then...
College students step up to help jobseekers find employment
City College Plymouth is working in partnership with The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Drake Circus and hospitality businesses located in the city to help a group of jobseekers find employment. The College is running a sector-based work academy on behalf of...
Library delights with snakes, spiders and bugs
A tarantula, snake, stick insects, hissing cockroaches and giant African land snails have been spotted in a Plymouth library, but there was no need to contact pest control. A group of students from the animal management department at Duchy College were showcasing the...
Apprenticeships celebrated at South Devon College awards ceremony
As part of National Apprenticeships Week 2020, apprentices and employers from across South Devon gathered for South Devon College’s Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony 2020, delivered in partnership with Princess Yachts, Cavanna Homes, Ribeye, South Devon Dental, TDA, The...
International racing show fuels motor sport careers
A trip to the Auto Sport International Racing Car Show has fuelled Cornish learners’ passions for careers in the motor vehicle industry many weren’t even aware of. Motor vehicle students from Cornwall College St Austell attended the annual pre-season event, held at...
Senior Leadership Team go back to the floor
City College Plymouth’s most senior members of staff gained insight into the responsibilities of some of the College’s apprentices as it marks National Apprenticeship Week. As part of the College’s commitment to the wellbeing of students and staff, members of the...
College signs mental health charter
City College Plymouth has made a commitment to support students and staff with their mental health and wellbeing by signing up to a brand-new charter. The Mental Health and Wellbeing Charter has been created by the Association of Colleges (AoC) in conjunction with...
Coveted Green Gown Award for Exeter College Student
Exeter College student Scott Stephens has been awarded a prestigious Green Gown Award – the second year running an Exeter College university level student has received the sustainability award. Scott has been named the winner of the Green Gown Award for Student...
World-renowned rural leadership course hailed huge success
One of the world’s leading rural leadership courses is celebrating the conclusion of another successful year. The Challenge of Rural Leadership course, now in its 24th year, was lauded by delegates and organisers. Managed by the Rural Business School (RBS) at Duchy...
Institute of Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems champions Lightfoot as game changer for fleet vehicles
Chudleigh-based Lightfoot, the award-winning driver behaviour technology and rewards platform, has been heralded as a game changer for modern fleet vehicles by the Institute of Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (IAAPS). Chris Brace, Director of the Institute...
Primary school pupils compete in cross country at Duchy College
More than 175 primary school pupils turned out at Duchy College Stoke Climsland to compete in the second race of this year’s Duchy College Sport Cross-Country League. Pupils from years Three, Four, Five and Six took part in one- and two-mile courses, representing...
