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Graduates celebrate success at Truro Cathedral

Graduates celebrate success at Truro Cathedral

11th November 2023
Proud friends and family members gathered at Truro Cathedral to celebrate graduates from university-level courses at The Cornwall College Group (TCCG). The impressive setting played host to two ceremonies that captured the pride and excitement of local and national students who chose to study in Cornwall and Devon. Nearly 250 graduates, from institutions under the TCCG umbrella, including Eden Pro Read More
Blog: Top Tips for Results Week

Blog: Top Tips for Results Week

17th August 2023
GCSE results day is just around the corner, and we know it can be a nerve-wracking time for both students and parents. But we’re here to help, so below we’ve gathered some top tips and advice to help you navigate results day with ease. Whether you’re anxiously waiting for your results or feeling confident about your performance, we hope our insights will be helpful in ensuring you have a Read More
 logoConcorde Group welcomes new Managing Director

Concorde Group welcomes new Managing Director

14th August 2023
The newly appointed managing director of Concorde Group, Tony Marshall, plans to accelerate the recruitment service forward, and support jobseekers and employers in the South West. The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) is thrilled to welcome Tony onboard the College’s esteemed recruitment company, and embrace the wealth of expertise to his new role. John Evans, principal and CE of TCCG, stated: “W Read More
 logoDynamic maritime event WOWS industry leaders

Dynamic maritime event WOWS industry leaders

9th August 2023
Dozens of maritime and marine professionals gathered in Falmouth for an engaging and interactive networking event, led by Falmouth Marine School (FMS). The innovative showcase event brought together around 30 participants from local industry, government, schools and higher education providers. Through captivating talks, live demonstrations and virtual reality exploration, the event provided a plat Read More
International best-selling author wows staff at college wellbeing event

International best-selling author wows staff at college wellbeing event

12th July 2023
Renowned motivational speaker Jim Lawless took centre stage as the special keynote speaker at this year’s highly anticipated college group development day. The event, held at Duchy College Stoke Climsland, part of The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), aimed to empower teachers and support staff to unleash their “inner tiger” and pass on these invaluable skills to learners across the entire Read More
Students Shine at College Awards

Students Shine at College Awards

4th July 2023
A prestigious awards ceremony took place at St Mellion resort, as The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), hosted its highly anticipated Shining Star awards, to honour and recognise outstanding student accomplishments. The event, attended by students, their families, and employer representatives, proved to be a night filled with joy, inspiration, and a touch of celebrity glamour. We were delighted to ha Read More
 logoRevving up excitement at Greenpower

Revving up excitement at Greenpower

28th June 2023
An annual event dedicated to celebrating STEM learning, took place at Predannack Airfield near Mullion, leaving participants and spectators electrified with excitement. Greenpower, which brought together dozens of schools and hundreds of enthusiastic pupils, was a resounding success, showcasing the talent and innovation of young minds in the field of electric car racing. “As the main sponsors of Read More
 logoRoyal Cornwall Show success with award-winning stands

Royal Cornwall Show success with award-winning stands

11th June 2023
The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) is thrilled to be named “Best Large Non-Agricultural Trade Stand” at this year’s Royal Cornwall Show. The group’s outstanding achievements during the exhilarating action-packed three-day event, further solidify its determination to excelling, and its unwavering commitment to growth. A standout moment from the event was TCCG’s recogni Read More
College answers demand with expanded counselling training offer

College answers demand with expanded counselling training offer

5th June 2023
The increasing demand for high-quality counselling training in the region has seen The Cornwall Counselling Institute (CCI) extend its teaching locations to Newquay and Falmouth, as well as launching a brand new FdSc Counselling Psychology with Criminology in Camborne. The pressures caused by the pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis has increased demand for therapy and in turn, a need for profes Read More
The South West’s top performing college for apprenticeships

The South West’s top performing college for apprenticeships

28th April 2023
The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) has been named as the top-performing college for apprenticeships in the South West. That’s according to the latest apprenticeship achievement rates, for colleges that provide apprenticeships, released by the Government for the year 2021/22. TCCG has outperformed its competitors in the region, showcasing its commitment to providing high-quality apprenticeship pro Read More
 logoMaritime Discovery Day sets course for a sustainable future

Maritime Discovery Day sets course for a sustainable future

30th March 2023
More than a hundred attendees from a range of maritime businesses and education sectors took part in an immersive development day, to address the challenges faced by the industry, and impact of climate change. The success of the “Building Innovative and Sustainable Maritime Futures” conference led by Falmouth Marine School (FMS), part of The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), was a pivotal moment Read More
Simon Reeve at Cornwall College Camborne for BBC documentary

Simon Reeve at Cornwall College Camborne for BBC documentary

29th March 2023
The acclaimed British television presenter and travel writer, Simon Reeve, was back in Cornwall, for BBC Two’s latest documentary about life in the county.   Whilst filming in the county, Simon Reeve visited Cornwall College Camborne, part of The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), to document some aspects of further education and the role it plays locally.   The documentary, which is set to air Read More
‘Returnerships’ offer new route into work for over 50s

‘Returnerships’ offer new route into work for over 50s

15th March 2023
As the job market becomes increasingly competitive across the Southwest, getting back into work can be a daunting prospect for people aged over 50. However, a new type of apprenticeship for the more experienced individual, a Returnership, was announced on March 15th as part of the Government’s Spring budget. By refining existing skills programmes to make them more accessible to workers aged 50 p Read More
 logoBuilding Innovative and Sustainable Maritime Futures discovery day

Building Innovative and Sustainable Maritime Futures discovery day

8th March 2023
Falmouth Marine School (FMS) is excited to lead a prestigious event at the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth, to explore cutting-edge technology and help build sustainable futures for the local economy, maritime careers and education. More than a hundred maritime professionals will have the opportunity to dive deep and immerse themselves in an unforgettable experience that will leave them feeli Read More
 logoJohn Evans calls for more FE funding at Westminster

John Evans calls for more FE funding at Westminster

1st March 2023
Principal & CE of The Cornwall College Group is in London, to support Association of Colleges “Mind the Skills Gap” campaign, for FE funding. John Evans is taking proactive action in the house of parliament, to express the need for more funding for Further Education colleges in Cornwall, and beyond. The CE and principal of TCCG, has travelled to London with Martin Tucker, Principal Read More
 logoSustainable hydroponic pepper cultivation

Sustainable hydroponic pepper cultivation

28th February 2023
Teachers and members of staff at the Falmouth Marine School (FMS) go above and beyond to demonstrate fascinating ways of using science to produce viable products. In recent months, Cayenne peppers and Birds Eye chilli plants have been cultivated without any soil, making them environmentally friendly and sustainably innovative. Growing chillies fogponically and hydroponically will inspire students Read More
Cornwall College honoured with University Centre status

Cornwall College honoured with University Centre status

9th November 2022
In a major boost for learners across Cornwall and beyond, Cornwall College now has University Centre status, following a successful bid to the Department for Education. As part of The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), university level courses have been delivered successfully for many years across its campuses in Camborne, Newquay, Falmouth, St Austell, Eden, St Mellion, Stoke Climsland and Bicton Col Read More
Cornwall College win Colleges Week #ShowYourSkills competition

Cornwall College win Colleges Week #ShowYourSkills competition

21st October 2022
Cornwall College have been announced as the winners of the #ShowYourSkills competition, as part of the Colleges Week celebrations. #ShowYourSkills organised by Association of Colleges and sponsored by Irwin Mitchell, gives colleges an opportunity to showcase the brilliant work that goes on in colleges every day. It was a tough decision this year, with colleges across the country showing off their Read More