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Andrew’s Story
Andrew, a former secondary teacher turned boatbuilder, stumbled upon the Welding and Fabrication Skills Bootcamp via Facebook. Intrigued by the opportunity to enhance his capabilities and diversify his skillset, he enrolled in the bootcamp.
Ali’s Story
Ali has learnt how to swim after taking advantage of the College's Health, Wellbeing and Sport (HWS) programme alongside his A Level studies and the College's Accelerate Programme for gifted students.
DEAN – Certificate in Education
Dean’s career journey has seen him move from Bartender to Hospitality assessor and now fully qualified Lecturer.
Leanne’s Story
Leanne found her path to personal and professional transformation through a Welding Bootcamp offered by the College. Her journey reflects a determination to acquire new skills and broaden her horizons after facing difficulties in her earlier educational experiences.
Kim’s Story
Nursery Manager Kim shares her thoughts on her experience with The Leading Education and Aspiration Programme (LEAP) Higher, an innovative initiative designed to empower educational leaders and managers in the early years settings.
Dave’s Story
Dave, a retired Police Officer with a non-academic background, has been inspired to embark on an incredible academic journey by the Future Skills Institute at Truro & Penwith College, that has transformed his perspective on learning, his own capabilities and has seen him gain vital functional skills and a first-class degree to further his career.
Emma – BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing
Keeping an open mind to the area of Nursing she would like to specialise in, Emma is enjoying the variety of her placements and the course structure that the Adult Nursing degree is giving her.
Anna – BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing
Returning to education as a mature student to pursue to her dream of becoming an Ambulance Nurse, Anna is enjoying every minute of the journey towards her new career.
Jem – FdA Childhood Education
Whilst working as a Teaching Assistant, Jem is gaining the qualifications to enable her to persue her dream teaching career.
Peter – FdSc Nursing Associate
After working as a Theatre Assistant for 15 years with RCHT Penzance, Peter was looking for a chance to develop his skills and take on a new challenge.
Ziji’s Story
Following in the footsteps of his sister, who enjoyed a great experience at Penwith College, Ziji, from Penzance, studied A Levels in Maths, Further Maths, Geography and Computer Science, achieving outstanding grades of A*, A*, A, A and is now ready for his next adventure at the University of Oxford.Â
Amelia’s Story
Alumni Amelia has moved a step closer to her dream career in Biomedical Science following her time at Truro College, undertaking a year’s work experience in Sweden with leading pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca.
