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Through the College’s continued investment in infrastructure, qualifications and the future of Cornwall’s skilled workforce, in collaboration with the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly LEP, Cornwall Council and Cornwall Chamber of Commerce, the College's Future Skills Institute offers a pioneering package of state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge courses to support industry.

Employer support and training options include Apprenticeships, consultancy services, professional development qualifications, funding and bespoke training packages designed in partnership with employers.

Aligned with employer need and Cornwall's future economy

The College's Future Skills Institute places significant focus on developing provision to fit employer need resulting in a range of training programmes that develop and retain highly skilled learners in Cornwall who are equipped to pursue high-quality, sustainable careers that benefit the wider Cornish economy. The FSI is driven by sustainability working to reducing Cornwall’s carbon footprint and promoting green technologies is at the heart of everything it does.  

Professional development

Our partnerships with Cornwall’s top employers allow us to constantly evolve our Professional Development courses, workshops and qualifications to deliver the skills needed in the workplace and boost careers. The College’s Skills Centre is an approved centre for the UK’s leading provider of leadership, management and coaching qualifications, the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).

Employer partners can benefit from bespoke training packages that are designed from scratch and in partnership with them. Subjects can include; preparing for promotion, team leadership, problem solving and decision making, managing performance and efficiency to name a few. Bespoke programmes provide the perfect blend of qualifications and content specific to the business.

Boost your business with Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are a key part of Cornwall’s Economic Strategy to provide a skilled workforce and sustainable high-quality employment and careers. The College offers Apprenticeship programmes in over 30 areas with a provision that continues to develop in partnership with Cornish employers to deliver the skills needed in the workplace.

Apprenticeships can be used to upskill current members of staff with the Government funding 95% of the training costs for SMEs and large employers funding through their Apprenticeship Levy. This means Apprenticeships can be the most cost-effective option to provide your staff with the skills they need alongside using them to recruit and nurture talent to tackle skills shortages and overcome capacity challenges.

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A transformational partnership

The innovative new partnership between Truro & Penwith College and Liskeard-based Wildanet has seen the introduction of the South West’s first Telecoms Field Operative Apprenticeship programme.

The College has developed the South West’s first Apprenticeship in partnership with Wildanet from the ground up, adopting the brand-new programme into its curriculum while adding bespoke elements and teaching models to directly support Wildanet’s mission and well-paid, quality career opportunities.

Watch Wildanet's video and discover how this multi-million-pound investment is offering entry-level careers in Cornwall's fast-growing tech sector.

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Career & Professional Development for employers

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The £7 million Valency building at Truro College is part of the South West Institute of Technology. Facilities match the best in the UK for Digital, Engineering and Aerospace with qualifications including higher-level certificates, diplomas and university-level Apprenticeships. A new mezzanine floor will play host to a dedicated, high-quality Skills Centre for employer engagement in 2022, supporting curriculum development, skills delivery, knowledge transfer and innovation. 

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If off-the-shelf qualifications don’t fulfil the needs of employers we offer fully bespoke solutions, designed in partnership to meet business goals.

Bespoke solutions may include:

Tailored Training Sessions

To address specific organisational development needs with flexible location, delivery time and style.

Coaching Training for Managers

Training the trainer within your organisation, allowing them to effectively develop and support others.

360 Feedback

An opportunity for leaders to gain constructive feedback from above and below.

One-to-one Coaching

Valuable time with a fully-trained leadership coach, ideal for developing confidence and overcoming challenges.

ILM or City & Guilds Qualifications

Accredited programmes adapted in response to a businesses unique needs.

Psychometric Tests

Tools that enable understanding of an individual’s personal traits and how these impact on roles and relationships.

Business Improvement

Individual or group projects aimed at developing skills, knowledge, relationships and solutions.

Action Learning Sets

Small group sessions, designed to support problem solving and expand thinking.

Contact us to discover how Bespoke Development Solutions can boost your business.

our stories

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.
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Brooks Financial Planning LTD

Brooks Financial Planning Ltd employs Apprentices in Business Administration and has worked in partnership with Truro and Penwith College to design a quality Apprenticeship programme that is tackling skills gaps.
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Mark Holden Inn Cornwall Ltd stands outside one of his pub-restaurants, the Victoria Inn, Threemilestone

Inn Cornwall Ltd

Inn Cornwall has worked in partnership with Truro and Penwith College for many years delivering a variety of Apprenticeship programmes for the Hospitality Industry
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Teagle Machinery Ltd.

Teagle is working in partnership with Truro and Penwith College to deliver Engineering and Manufacturing Apprenticeship programmes to many young people entering the business.
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