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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.
Donna’s Story
Criminal Justice Recovery Worker Donna found herself at a crossroads in her career. She recognised the need for a solid foundation in leadership skills to continue advancing in her profession, so made the bold decision to enrol on the ILM Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management, which gave her new confidence and the ability to apply for a more senior role.
Wildanet
An innovative new partnership between Truro and Penwith College and Liskeard-based internet service provider Wildanet has seen the introduction of the South West’s first Telecoms Field Operative Apprenticeship programme, which will train the digital engineers of the future.
Dan – BA (Hons) Business, Enterprise and Leadership
Returning to Education with two young children hasn't been hard work, but Dan was delighted when he opened his results on completing his Business Degree.
Oliver’s Story – Access to Art & Design
Oliver started his adventure in the world of carpentry at Penwith College and has carved his way towards his dream career in furniture making.
Milarna’s Story
Milarna’s fantastic triple D*D*D* in her BTEC Applied Science Diploma has led to her becoming the first BTEC student from the College to get into a highly competitive Dentistry course at Plymouth University.
Mia – LLB (Hons) Law
Mother of two Mia progressed to a University course after studying her Level 3 course at Truro College and is now ready for the next step to becoming a solicitor.
