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The Cornwall College Group tops education and training results   

The Cornwall College Group tops education and training results   

26 March 2024
The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) is the top FE college for Education and Training in Cornwall, according to the latest Government figures. The Department for Education (DfE) data encompasses student achievement statistics based on qualifications across 16- to 18-year-olds and adults. John Evans, Principal and Chief Executive of TCCG, said the news was “a testament to the fantastic efforts of ou Read More
Principal Establishes Legacy of Educational Excellence

Principal Establishes Legacy of Educational Excellence

24 January 2024
John Evans concludes his highly successful tenure as Principal and Chief Executive of The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) this summer, leaving behind a legacy of transformative initiatives and academic achievements. Under his dynamic leadership, TCCG has re-established itself as a leading educational institution, characterised by unprecedented growth and positive change across the Group. Patrick New Read More
‘Returnerships’ offer new route into work for over 50s

‘Returnerships’ offer new route into work for over 50s

15 March 2023
As the job market becomes increasingly competitive across the Southwest, getting back into work can be a daunting prospect for people aged over 50. However, a new type of apprenticeship for the more experienced individual, a Returnership, was announced on March 15th as part of the Government’s Spring budget. By refining existing skills programmes to make them more accessible to workers aged 50 p Read More
Cornwall College honoured with University Centre status

Cornwall College honoured with University Centre status

9 November 2022
In a major boost for learners across Cornwall and beyond, Cornwall College now has University Centre status, following a successful bid to the Department for Education. As part of The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), university level courses have been delivered successfully for many years across its campuses in Camborne, Newquay, Falmouth, St Austell, Eden, St Mellion, Stoke Climsland and Bicton Col Read More
Businesses urged to grasp growth opportunity at electric vehicle event

Businesses urged to grasp growth opportunity at electric vehicle event

1 October 2022
Businesses from the Automotive and Electrical sectors across Cornwall are being invited to a special electric vehicle taster event. CCB Training part of The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), is hosting a free-to-attend taster event on Tuesday 12th October 6pm-8pm at Cornwall College St Austell’s brand-new Electric Vehicle Training Centre. “Through our EV Project – ‘Skills Accelerator Developm Read More
MasterChef Miguel meets Michelin-starred standards

MasterChef Miguel meets Michelin-starred standards

8 September 2022
A talented young chef from St Austell, has used the skills he gained at Cornwall College to land a once-in-a-lifetime job at one of the UK’s top seafood restaurants. Nineteen-year-old Miguel Argueta from Bugle, has been cooking on gas since finishing up his Advanced Technical Diploma in Professional Cookery at Cornwall College’s St Austell campus. Miguel, who progressed to the College from Pol Read More
Academy launch to support youth into manufacturing and engineering   

Academy launch to support youth into manufacturing and engineering   

20 June 2022
Manufacturing and engineering skills in Cornwall are getting a boost with the formation of a pre-16 manufacturing academy.   The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) and The Cornwall Manufacturers Group (CMG) partnered to address the skills gap in the sector, resulting in The CMG Academy.   A launch event was held on Thursday at the Cornwall College Camborne campus with key guests from the manufacturi Read More
College awarded for apprenticeship ‘excellence’

College awarded for apprenticeship ‘excellence’

15 June 2022
The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) is celebrating after being recognised for the high quality and standard of its apprenticeship provision. Presented to Cornwall College St Austell by leading awarding organisation City & Guilds, the accolade was one of only 100 end-point assessment (EPA) awards given out to educational providers across the whole of the UK. “It was a pleasure to present TCCG Read More
Farmers Without Borders: Future Farm hosts British and French sustainable partnership

Farmers Without Borders: Future Farm hosts British and French sustainable partnership

13 June 2022
A French cohort of 15 dairy farmers and delegates of the Council of Finistère and Trévarez Research Station were welcomed last Tuesday at Duchy College’s Future Farm, marking a new step in exchanging sustainable dairy farming practices across the Channel. The group explored the pioneering research facility and visited three farms representing the range of successful dairy production systems Read More
Duchy College celebrating the advancements of sustainable dairy farming at Future Farm

Duchy College celebrating the advancements of sustainable dairy farming at Future Farm

11 May 2022
In a celebration of research and innovation in sustainable dairy farming, Future Farm held its stakeholder launch event at Duchy College Stoke Climsland campus on Friday, 6th of May. Guests and stakeholders came from across the country to experience the remarkable facility in action, showcasing the eco dairy systems along with first-hand insights on the project’s achievements. Lyndsay Chapman, C Read More
College gives expert insight into EV training opportunities

College gives expert insight into EV training opportunities

8 March 2022
The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) is offering automotive industry professionals across Cornwall a specialist perspective into the range of innovative new electric vehicle training opportunities. Through an upcoming information event named The Future Starts Now: Electric Vehicle Training, those already working in the motor vehicle sector can gain a new insight on the electric vehicle training and u Read More
Apprenticeships on offer from Plymouth’s top engineering firms

Apprenticeships on offer from Plymouth’s top engineering firms

7 March 2022
An upcoming recruitment event is giving aspiring apprentice engineers the opportunity to meet some of Plymouth’s leading engineering employers. The Engineering Apprenticeship Event on 12th March, held at Cornwall College’s Engineering Skills Centre on the Sisna Park industrial estate, Plymouth, will link those looking to kick start their career in the industry with top firms hoping to fill app Read More
Businesses urged to grasp growth opportunity at apprenticeship event 

Businesses urged to grasp growth opportunity at apprenticeship event 

19 January 2022
Businesses from across Cornwall are being invited to a special event as part of this year’s National Apprenticeship Week. CCB Training part of The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), is hosting a free-to-attend networking event on Tuesday 8th February 3.30pm – 5.00pm at Trevenson Restaurant, Cornwall College Camborne campus. Part of National Apprenticeship Week (7th to 13th February); the event hig Read More
New digital apprenticeship delivering future-boosting skills

New digital apprenticeship delivering future-boosting skills

11 January 2022
As the Cornish tech industry continues to grow at pace, the increasing demand for an innovative new digital apprenticeship has seen a leading training provider take on an additional cohort. CCB Training, the business training arm of The Cornwall College Group, has seen the popularity of its new Digital Support Technician apprenticeship go from strength-to-strength since its launch earlier this yea Read More
College steps in amid HGV driver shortage

College steps in amid HGV driver shortage

26 October 2021
Cornwall’s largest college group has launched a brand-new lorry driving academy to help boost the county’s job prospects and solve a shortage in drivers. The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) has partnered with government organisations, local haulage company Conway Bailey and training firm Driveline to offer a bespoke eight-week programme that will see successful students finish up behind the whee Read More
£3,000 apprenticeship hire cash boost extended

£3,000 apprenticeship hire cash boost extended

6 October 2021
A financial boost for employers who take on an apprentice has been extended until January.  Speaking this week at the Conservative Party Conference, chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the £3,000 incentive is to be extended until 31st January 2022 as part of his £500 million Plan for Jobs expansion.  Starting now, employers can continue to claim the grant for every new apprentice hired Read More