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‘Returnerships’ offer new route into work for over 50s
15th 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
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
Military & Protective Services students raise almost £4,000 for RNLI
8th March 2023
Military and Protective Services (MAPS) students at Bicton College have raised a staggering £3,786 for RNLI Exmouth Lifeboat Station, well over their initial target of £2,300. The students have successfully completed the grueling 4x4x48 challenge, created by former Navy Seal, David Goggins, which involves running 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours, testing the endurance and resilience of the par Read More
Military and Protective Services (MAPS) students at Bicton College have raised a staggering £3,786 for RNLI Exmouth Lifeboat Station, well over their initial target of £2,300. The students have successfully completed the grueling 4x4x48 challenge, created by former Navy Seal, David Goggins, which involves running 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours, testing the endurance and resilience of the par Read More
John Evans calls for more FE funding at Westminster
1st March 2023
Principal & CE of The Cornwall College Group is in London, to support Association of Colleges “Mind the Skills Gap” campaign, for FE funding. John Evans is taking proactive action in the house of parliament, to express the need for more funding for Further Education colleges in Cornwall, and beyond. The CE and principal of TCCG, has travelled to London with Martin Tucker, Principal Read More
Principal & CE of The Cornwall College Group is in London, to support Association of Colleges “Mind the Skills Gap” campaign, for FE funding. John Evans is taking proactive action in the house of parliament, to express the need for more funding for Further Education colleges in Cornwall, and beyond. The CE and principal of TCCG, has travelled to London with Martin Tucker, Principal Read More
Cornwall College honoured with University Centre status
9th 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
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
Cornwall College win Colleges Week #ShowYourSkills competition
21st October 2022
Cornwall College have been announced as the winners of the #ShowYourSkills competition, as part of the Colleges Week celebrations. #ShowYourSkills organised by Association of Colleges and sponsored by Irwin Mitchell, gives colleges an opportunity to showcase the brilliant work that goes on in colleges every day. It was a tough decision this year, with colleges across the country showing off their Read More
Cornwall College have been announced as the winners of the #ShowYourSkills competition, as part of the Colleges Week celebrations. #ShowYourSkills organised by Association of Colleges and sponsored by Irwin Mitchell, gives colleges an opportunity to showcase the brilliant work that goes on in colleges every day. It was a tough decision this year, with colleges across the country showing off their Read More
Blog: Getting ready for college!
5th September 2022
Top tips to get you campus ready! We are excited to be welcoming new students to our colleges very soon and we’ve put together some top tips to help you prepare. DON’T WORRY… If you haven’t decided what you want to study yet there’s still time to apply! Visit our website to find your perfect course and complete the application form, which you will be able to find on the to Read More
Top tips to get you campus ready! We are excited to be welcoming new students to our colleges very soon and we’ve put together some top tips to help you prepare. DON’T WORRY… If you haven’t decided what you want to study yet there’s still time to apply! Visit our website to find your perfect course and complete the application form, which you will be able to find on the to Read More
Bicton student crowned ‘Apprentice of the Year’ at regional farming awards
17th November 2021
A young Devon farmer who was crowned ‘Apprentice of the Year’ at a regional farming awards ceremony has encouraged others to follow in his footsteps. The annual South West Farmer Awards, which were held in Taunton last week, saw Bicton College student Lee James pick up the accolade after being nominated by his lecturer. Lee had studied a higher apprenticeship in agriculture busi Read More
A young Devon farmer who was crowned ‘Apprentice of the Year’ at a regional farming awards ceremony has encouraged others to follow in his footsteps. The annual South West Farmer Awards, which were held in Taunton last week, saw Bicton College student Lee James pick up the accolade after being nominated by his lecturer. Lee had studied a higher apprenticeship in agriculture busi Read More
Future careers to take centre stage at college open day
22nd October 2021
Year 11 pupils from across the south west are being invited to explore a world of opportunities at a top rural college during the first open event of the term next month. Potential students and their families can discover more about the wide range of full-time courses, degrees and apprenticeships on offer at Bicton College – an organisation which has a national reputation for so Read More
Year 11 pupils from across the south west are being invited to explore a world of opportunities at a top rural college during the first open event of the term next month. Potential students and their families can discover more about the wide range of full-time courses, degrees and apprenticeships on offer at Bicton College – an organisation which has a national reputation for so Read More
Bicton College lecturer picks up national veteran’s award
30th September 2021
A local college lecturer and former marine has won an accolade for ‘role model of the year’ in the English Veterans Awards. Scott Lawson, curriculum area manager for military and protective services at Bicton College in East Devon took bronze at the awards which were announced earlier this week. Upon hearing the news he commented: “I feel truly honoured to have been nominated, s Read More
A local college lecturer and former marine has won an accolade for ‘role model of the year’ in the English Veterans Awards. Scott Lawson, curriculum area manager for military and protective services at Bicton College in East Devon took bronze at the awards which were announced earlier this week. Upon hearing the news he commented: “I feel truly honoured to have been nominated, s Read More