Truro and Penwith College has launched its brand-new Adult Learning Guide complete with new, innovative courses and funding options for employers.
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The launch of the new guide coincides with the College opening bookings and employer consultations for its newly expanded and comprehensive offer of over 250 Personal and Professional Development courses for those aged 19+ in 2025/26.
New training is far reaching, encompassing full and part-time degrees at the University Centre Truro & Penwith, Personal Development Courses, Bespoke Business Solutions, Professional Qualifications, Workshops and Masterclasses.
2025/26 marks a significant opportunity for adults to find their future careers and employers to develop their future workforce with the College, thanks to the opportunities presented by the devolution of the Adult Skills Fund and close collaboration with Cornwall Council, which has resulted in an expansion of the range of level 3 professional qualifications available to Cornish residents with an income below £26,009 as part of the Free Courses for Jobs initiative.
The College’s Adult Learning expansion doesn’t stop at an increased number of courses or range of free training, with additional Adult Learning programmes now also available at its brand-new, state-of-the-art, STEM and Health Skills Centre in Bodmin, serving communities in East Cornwall.
Along with the new training comes the College’s newly formed team of Industry Engagement Consultants (IECs), who are continuing the College’s strong partnerships with Cornwall’s top employers to shape qualifications to meet the needs of industry in line with Cornwall’s economic ambitions and the evolving needs of the businesses and communities the College serves.
The team of IECs are highly skilled industry experts, supporting employers to design training and apprenticeship programmes that meet workplace needs and access funding to support Cornish businesses to benefit from further quality training opportunities.
The College has recently received a string of accolades for its work in apprenticeship training, having been recognised as one of only five FE Colleges to receive ‘Apprenticeship Expert’ status from the Department for Education, before being awarded the national Apprenticeship Provider of the Year award at the 2025 Apprenticeship and Training Awards (ATAs) followed by its learners reaching levels of achievement that place the College in the top three of all General Further Education Colleges across the UK.
Hayley McKinstry, Director of Business Partnerships and Apprenticeships, commented: “Our Adult Learning vision is to empower individuals to enhance their skills, knowledge and wellbeing, supporting both personal growth and career progression. This is reflected in the broad range of 19+ courses in our newly published guide, which covers everything from Professional Qualifications, Essential Skills Programmes, Masterclasses, Skills Bootcamps, Apprenticeships and University-Level study to courses that offer vital wellbeing and social inclusion opportunities in our communities in areas such as Art, Crafts, Languages, Dance, Fitness and DIY.
“I implore anyone who has ever considered any form of Adult Learning to get in touch with the team and take advantage of the training and funding opportunities available”.
The new guide is available for download at www.truro-penwith.ac.uk/professional-development, where employers seeking to work with the College can also complete its Partnership Pledge to arrange a consultation with an IEC. Alternatively, call 01872 308000 or email futureskills@truro-penwith.ac.uk.
