New students starting in September: You can find more information about Induction days and submitting your GCSE results in our Start of Year Guide.
Personal
& Professional
Development
Courses
When you join a Personal & Professional Development course, we’ll equip you with the confidence and the skill set that you need to succeed in an industry that suits you, and provide you with work placements to gain valuable experience.
PPD is about unlocking potential in young minds. We focus on changing mindset, developing networks, enhancing skillsets, and supporting young people to transition into the world of work or further education.
Jodie Stafford - Deputy Team Leader
unlocking potential
You will undertake a pathway of development tailored to your potential outcome. Our courses encompass professional skill acquisition, personal skill development and work-based learning/training.
We'll look at your skills and qualities and find you a work-based learning placement in an area of your choice, while our dedicated Work Placement Officer will support you with work-based questions.
You can try placements in various industries if you're unsure which career path you'd like to follow, and each placement enhances your CV with valuable experience and employer references.
Where will it take me?
You may undertake an Apprenticeship, gain full-time employment or progress into further education. For those seeking to move into the work environment, we will help with applications and support you with interview preparation. You will be able to move into an Apprenticeship or employment at any point in the year or move into further learning the following academic year.
When you join a Personal & Professional Development course, we’ll equip you with the confidence to move onto further education, or the skill set that you need to succeed in an industry that suits you by providing you with valuable work experience.
Select a pathway
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OCN Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Vocational Studies (Pathways – PPD)
Full Time
Truro College
OCN Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Vocational Studies (Pathways – PPD)
Full Time
Penwith College
OCNLR Level 2 Award in Progression (Personal & Professional Development)
Full Time
Penwith College
OCNLR Level 2 Award in Progression (Personal & Professional Development)
Full Time
Truro College
YESOL – English for Speakers of Other Languages
Full Time
Truro College
School Leaver
OCNLR Level 2 Award in Progression (Personal & Professional Development)
Full Time
Truro College
YESOL – English for Speakers of Other Languages
Full Time
Truro College
OCNLR Level 2 Award in Progression (Personal & Professional Development)
Full Time
Penwith College
College is a very big step but it is definitely worth it.
Aaron - Personal & Professional Development
