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Gemma – BSc (Hons) Applied Computing Technologies

Mum of three Gemma has secured a role as a Cloud Project Coordinator for King's College London, based in Cornwall, thanks to the University Centre Truro and Penwith allowing her to study locally.
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Rey – Access to Medicine

Determined to fulfil her ambition of becoming a doctor, Rey returned to education after previously being unable to complete her A Levels, and is now heading to Exeter University to study Medicine.
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Cam – Access to Science

From working in a local supermarket to getting offers to study physiotherapy at university, Cam has been able to pursue his future aspirations with an Access to Science course at Truro and Penwith College.
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Sue- BSc (Hons) Applied Computing Technologies

Sue's ambition and tenacity has allowed her to secure a degree in Computing, 50 years after originally leaving education.
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Claire – FdSc Youth, Social and Community Studies

Claire has been successful in securing a Social Worker apprenticeship role with Cornwall Council thanks to the careers support she received at the University Centre Truro and Penwith.
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Lachlan – BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Health Science

Lachlan has turned his love of rugby into a career thanks to the opportunities he found through studying at Truro College and the University Centre Truro and Penwith.
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Caley – BSc (Hons) Applied Computing Technologies

Caley, from Newquay, is the first girl to complete the BSc (Hons) Applied Computing Technologies degree at the University Centre, achieving First Class Honours.
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Toni – BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing

Toni is one of the first Registered Nurses to gain her qualification in Cornwall at the University Centre Truro and Penwith.
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Rebecca – BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing

Newly Registered Nurse Rebecca began her course during the Covid-19 pandemic, after a career change following 21 years in the Navy.
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Poppy – BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practitioner

Poppy is part of the very first cohort of students achieving their goal of becoming an Operating Department Practitioner here in Cornwall with the University Centre Truro and Penwith.
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Millie – BA (Hons) Silversmithing and Jewellery

Throughout Millie’s three years at the University Centre, she has developed a passion for teaching others her craft, with her degree equipping her with the skills to establish and run her own jewellery workshops in Cornwall.
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Amber – BA (Hons) Education and Training

With an award-winning approach to education, Amber hopes to become a Primary school teacher following her time at the University Centre.
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