Matilda’s Story
Former Penwith College Art and Design student is enjoying her dream career, living and working in Bath as a Printer, Designer and Maker after travelling the world to support charities from Qatar and Southeast Asia.
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Bethany – Access to Science
Mum of two Bethany reignited a lifelong passion for science after enrolling on the Access to Science course at the University Centre Truro & Penwith, and now hopes to become a dentist after continuing her university journey.
Charlie’s Story
Transitioning from a career in policing to a part-time role as an Actions and Project Manager, Charlie sought to validate his experience and enhance his skills through formal education.
Cornwall Group LTD
Over 20% of Cornwall Group Ltd’s workforce are current or former apprentices having trained in areas such as Glass Processing, Administration, Glazing, Installation, Finance, IT, Marketing and Engineering. The Group has a strong track record of apprentices progressing to managerial roles, including many members of the Senior Management Team.
Sarah’s Story
Hospitality apprentice Sarah became a double award winner at the 2024 Cornwall Apprenticeship Awards in recognition of her determination and perseverance throughout her journey.
Tashi – BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Health Science
Alumni Tashi who studied at the University Centre has since had her dissertation published in an online student journal, as well as starting a career she is passionate about with the NHS.
Madeleine – BA (Hons) Human Behavioural Studies
Passionate about helping people, alumni Madeleine not only runs her own wellbeing focussed cafe, but is also training to be a counsellor.
Amy – PGCE
Inspired by her own teachers and with a passion for passing on her industry experience, PGCE Alumni Amy is now a lecturer at Truro College.
Maddy – Access to Medicine
Maddy studied Access to Medicine at the University Centre and has since progressed to the University of Exeter to study Medicine, with a view to specialise in paediatrics.
Stephanie – Access to Science
Stephanie wanted to progress her career in the Dental Industry and having completed an Access to Science Diploma, she is ready to start a Dental Hygiene Therapy Degree.
Phoebe – Access to Science
An Access diploma enabled Phoebe to get a place at Bristol University and persue her passion of caring for animals with a Veterinary Science degree.
Hiyield
Hiyield’s Truro and Penwith College apprenticeship programme has developed a pipeline of talent with former apprentices now permanent employees including Developers running projects worth tens of thousands of pounds.
