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Grace and Martha – Oxbridge Success
Longtime friends, Grace and Martha are looking forward to their next journey together at one of the world’s most prestigious universities, Oxford, after achieving outstanding A Level results at Penwith College.
Ben’s Story
Ben was looking for a way back into construction after the Covid-19 pandemic. He gained a CSCS card through the Hard Hat Ready course and now has all the tools he needs to succeed!
Joanna Bailey
With her boosted confidence, Joanna plans to integrate her new coaching skills from the ILM Level 3 Award into her work, helping clients explore and achieve their goals.
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.
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.
Oli’s Story – Art & Design
After achieving top marks in his Art and Design Diploma at Penwith College, Oli is ready to enter the film industry with his upcoming documentary in Scotland's Outer Hebrides. His background in surfing and photography, along with his academic success at College, has empowered him to pursue this ambitious project.
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.
Jowan’s Story
Jowan has just finished his BTEC Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science course and has secured his place at University of Gloucestershire with the support of Penwith College helping him to go further.
Aaron’s Story – Uniformed Protective Services
With a passion for military police, Aaron studied the perfect course at Penwith College to secure his dream career.
Kaeya’s Story
After moving to Cornwall from Uganda to study the International Baccalaureate Diploma, Kaeya found friends for life through the close-knit IB community.
Mish’s Story
Mish's determination to pass Functional Skills Maths prompted her to seek one-to-one tutoring with Asun from the Multiply project. Asun’s tailored guidance significantly boosted Mish’s confidence and provided her with the necessary support to achieve success.
Taor’s Story
Taor’s perception of maths went from fear to enjoyment thanks to Angie and Asun’s supportive teaching approach through the Multiply Project. She now feels prepared to tackle a GCSE Maths course with optimism.
