Apprenticeships

Four students sit on the grass under a tree outside of the Helford building.
A group of students and staff wearing high vis jackets and hard hats stood in front of a large structure.

Truro and Penwith College students feature on BBC’s The One Show exploring future careers in geothermal and lithium sectors

Geothermal Engineering Limited (GEL) and Truro and Penwith College in the spotlight as industry and education come together in the region.
14 April 2026
Apprenticeships
A construction apprentice holding an electric drill in the loft of a newly constructed building.

Truro and Penwith College ranked number one in South West for apprenticeship success

Truro and Penwith College has been named the top-performing general further education college in the South West for apprenticeship achievement, according to newly released national data.
30 March 2026
Apprenticeships

Truro and Penwith College nominated for four apprenticeship awards

The College has been nominated for four Apprenticeship Guide Awards, including Best College for Apprenticeships.
13 February 2026
Apprenticeships

New apprenticeship supports Cornwall’s £251.6 billion Minerals Market ambitions

Brand-new Lab Technician Apprenticeship will support critical skills gaps in Cornwall's mission to lead the Global Minerals Market and support the UK's transition to clean power.
12 February 2026
Business & Professional
Apprenticeship Awards 2026

Tin-credible tenth Cornwall Apprenticeship Awards raises curtain on National Apprenticeship Week

Apprentices, their families and colleagues came together on Friday night to celebrate in style and witness a historic milestone as Truro and Penwith College hosted its 10-year Tin Anniversary Cornwall Apprenticeship Awards at the iconic Eden Project.
09 February 2026
Apprenticeships
A shot of the room and stage set with two huge screens as the College Principal Martin Tucker opens the event.
Two students hold out a green ribbon while two other people cut the ribbon with a pair of scissors.

Renewables Skills Centre Set to Boost Cornwall’s Sustainable Construction Sector

The Renewables Skills Centre will play a pivotal role in ensuring learners and employers have access to the latest green construction techniques
12 June 2025
Apprenticeships
A group of apprentices stand outside a college building holding an award.

Apprentices Reach Further With Nationally Leading Achievement

Truro and Penwith College apprentices are officially among the highest achieving in England according to new Government data.
02 April 2025
Apprenticeships
Apprentices and staff gather outside the college holding a trophy and certificate.

Truro and Penwith crowned UK’s top Apprenticeship Provider

Competition was fierce with the College from Cornwall beating over 600 nominations from employers and training providers.
17 March 2025
Apprenticeships
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Colleges in Cornwall are calling on Apprenticeship Ambassadors for Project 50

Apprentices and employers in Cornwall are being encouraged to come forward to share their experiences and contribution to the local workforce.
12 February 2025
Apprenticeships

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