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The College's business support and professional development courses are encompassed under the 'Future Skills Institute', our home for all 19+ provision, including the University Centre Truro & Penwith.

Partnerships with some of Cornwall's most innovative employers allow us to develop quality training and skills for tomorrow's workforce.

This future-focused training, coupled with our industry-expert teaching and state-of-the-art facilities have earned us recognition as Cornwall and Devon's top College for apprenticeship achievement, Cornwall's only DfE recognised 'Apprenticeship Expert' provider and an accredited centre for Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) and Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) qualifications.

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Skills Bootcamps Support The Government's Plan For Jobs

Skills Bootcamps

Truro and Penwith College has been awarded contracts to deliver Skills Bootcamps, that are funded by UK Government and supported by Devon County Council, for residents of Cornwall and Devon.

Skills Bootcamps offer eligible adults the unique opportunity to access fully-funded training that culminates in a guaranteed job interview for their chosen career path.

The College's Skills Bootcamp programmes currently include Clinical Pathways, Digital Marketing, Future Chef Manager and Welding & Fabrication.

Dates for our new 2024/25 Skills Bootcamps will be announced soon. To register your interest please email futureskills@truro-penwith.ac.uk.

Investing in multi-million-pound facilities for future skills

The College’s 19+ career-driven learning options are backed by multi-million-pound infrastructure developments, placing its Future Skills Institute facilities amongst the best the UK has to offer.

From the state-of-the-art South West Institute of Technology building and the STEM & Health Skills Centre, both equipped with some of the best Engineering and Digital facilities the UK has to offer, to future-focused Electric Vehicle Labs, Nursing Simulation Suites, industry-standard Hair & Beauty Salons, Commercial Kitchens, significant investment in Renewable Construction and beautiful Business training facilities at our Tregye campus, whatever skills you need to boost your business and career, you can be confident you’ll be receiving top-quality training in first-class facilities and learning environments.

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Developing Future Skills for the Future landscape of Cornwall

Whether you’re taking your first step on the career ladder, are preparing for a move into a senior leadership position or need bespoke industry training solutions to fill skills gaps and upskill your workforce, the Future Skills Institute at Truro and Penwith College is your quality, future-focused, training provider with help, support and first-class facilities every step of the way:

  • Training developed in partnership with employers to meet industry need.
  • Industry-expert tutors who are highly experienced professionals in their field.
  • Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Accredited Centre for Leadership and Management.
  • Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Accredited Centre for professional Marketing qualifications
  • Leading the charge in electric vehicles with state-of-the-art Electric Vehicle Labs and associated training.
  • Focusing on Cornwall’s future sectors, careers and revenue streams with training linked to Cornwall's Local Skills Improvement Plan and sustainability at the heart of everything we do.
  • Bespoke training programmes designed in partnership and from scratch to meet employer need.
  • Multi-million-pound, state-of-the-art, purpose-built facilities that match the best the UK has to offer.
  • Help to access funding to support the costs of training.

Our Business Partnership Consultants and Tutors are highly skilled industry experts

An artist impression of the outside of the new STEM and health skills centre in Bodmin.

Introducing our new STEM & Health Skills Centre, Bodmin

The new multi-million-pound Truro and Penwith College STEM & Health Skills Centre in Bodmin enjoys close partnerships with employers in East Cornwall. The Centre offers a suite of industry-ready apprenticeships, degrees, professional development and school leaver qualifications in Digital, Engineering, Manufacturing, Healthcare and Nursing.

Discover the full range of training, facilities and apply online.

our stories

Leanne Welding and Fabrication Bootcamp at Truro and Penwith College

Leanne’s Story

Leanne found her path to personal and professional transformation through a Welding Bootcamp offered by the College. Her journey reflects a determination to acquire new skills and broaden her horizons after facing difficulties in her earlier educational experiences.
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Tom – HNC Construction

Prior to joining the HNC Construction course at University Centre Truro and Penwith Tom had been in full time employment with Duchy of Cornwall and worked as a Trainee Design Manager.
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Scarlet – FdSc Law with Business

Scarlet's determined mindset has meant she has followed up every opportunity available to her with impressive results!
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Andrew picking up his degree results

Andrew – BSc (Hons) Archaeology

Andrew never expected to be a student again, but has loved exploring his passion of Archaeology at the University Centre.
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