The first edition of the Cornwall Opportunities careers magazine. An important source of careers information, helping to highlight the wide range of jobs and career pathways available in the County.
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Your guide to careers, courses, skills and jobs
Find out about • Apprenticeships • Careers Advice • Green & Digital Skills • Free Courses and much more...
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About Cornwall Opportunities
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#01 2024
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Cornwall Council New County Hall Treyew Road Truro
Cornwall TR1 3AY
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Funded by the UK Government through the G7 Legacy Fund. Cornwall Council has been chosen by government as a Lead Authority for the Fund and is responsible for monitoring the progress of projects funded through the G7 Legacy Fund in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Cornwall Opportunities is a new jobs, skills and careers website for residents and employers of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Individuals can search hundreds of live jobs, apprenticeships, courses and skills opportunities all in one place. Cornwall Opportunities showcases vocational career pathways, raises awareness of local industries and highlights in-demand skills and occupations. We signpost to trusted sources of local support and help inspire and inform the next generation of jobseekers and enterprising young people.
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Welcome
This magazine has been produced by the People and Prosperity team in the Economy & Skills Service of Cornwall Council. We are very grateful to everyone who has contributed to this first edition.
Table of Contents
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Foreword Cllr Louis Gardner Cornwall’s Key Statistics Skills Bootcamps - Your Career. Redefined Working in Early Years The People Hub - Free Advice & Support Spotlight on Digital Skills Spotlight on Green Skills Cornwall Opportunities Your Guide to Apprenticeships Multiply - Free Numeracy Courses Cornwall College - the Career College Truro & Penwith College Working in Hospitality in Cornwall YEP! New Youth Support Project for Cornwall Local Support from the National Careers Service Events Useful Contacts
Future editions will be published in autumn and spring each year.
Cornwall Opportunities Project Management: Cathie Kessell, Employment & Apprenticeship Officer, Cornwall Council Contributors: Cornwall College Group Truro & Penwith College National Careers Service The Cornwall & Isles of Scilly People Hub TLC Training Flying Start Nurseries Cornwall Adult Education Service CSW Group Seetec Pluss Cornwall Hospitality Collective Kyle Reed PR & Comms Contact: peopleandskills@cornwall.gov.uk Please get in touch with any comments on this edition of Cornwall Opportunities, to enquire about contributing to future editions or request future topics for inclusion.
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Foreword Cllr Louis Gardner It gives me great pleasure to give a warm welcome to readers of the first edition of our new Cornwall Opportunities careers magazine. As the Portfolio Holder for Economy at Cornwall Council, I am delighted to introduce this invaluable resource that helps connect our residents with a wealth of opportunities, aligning closely with Cornwall Council’s priority outcomes. Cornwall has a diverse and thriving economy, characterised by a blend of traditional industries and emerging sectors, making it an exciting and dynamic place to live and work. The Cornwall Opportunities magazine and website, serves as an important source of careers information for our residents, helping to highlight the wide range of jobs and career pathways available in the County. Whether you are a school leaver considering future options, recent graduate exploring your first job, a professional seeking a career change, or someone considering further education, this magazine is designed to help you navigate the opportunities Cornwall has to offer. I hope this magazine will serve as a source of inspiration, encouragement, and practical guidance to finding and developing your career in Cornwall. Thank you to those who have contributed to this first edition of Cornwall Opportunities, and we welcome your feedback on its content.
Cllr Louis Gardner, Cornwall Council Portfolio Holder for Economy
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Cornwall’s Key Statistics
51.5%
48.5%
Female
Male
Account for 293,685 of the population of Cornwall.
Account for 276,620 of the population of Cornwall.
Cornwall has a higher median age than the average for England and Wales. As Cornwall’s work age population gets older, businesses may struggle to fill vacancies.
Cornwall population: 570,305
is the median age of people in Cornwall 47 40
is median age of people in England and Wales
Working population, aged 16-64 - 333,286
There were 27,739 job postings in Cornwall in 2023, compared to 25,036 in 2022.
The NHS was the top recruiting employer in Cornwall in 2023 posting over 4,000 jobs.
Cornwall’s unemployment rate is lower than the South West and England: 2% Cornwall’s unemployment rate 2.8% South West’s unemployment rate 3.7% England’s unemployment rate
10,600 people in Cornwall who are economically inactive want a job.
Top 5 job occupations for 2023 (by number of job postings)
Top 5 hiring towns in Cornwall in 2023
Truro
12,772
Care Workers and Home Carers Cleaners and Domestics Sales Related Occupations
4,063 2,227 1,417 1,206 1,132
Newquay St Austell Redruth Falmouth
4,290 4,009 3,552 3,186
Teaching Assistants
Sales and Retail Assistants
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Skills Bootcamps: Join Thousands Supercharging their Skills Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps offer a range of free courses for adults looking to kickstart a new career, upskill or change roles. Available at no cost to individuals.
What Are Skills Bootcamps? Skills Bootcamps are intensive training courses, designed to quickly enable you to develop in-demand skills needed by local employers. Skills Bootcamps are short, targeted courses, tailored to address current skill gaps in various industries. They focus on practical, industry-relevant skills, ensuring you gain the knowledge and expertise that can support your career growth, your future employability and help to improve your future earnings potential.
Train4Tomorrow works with local employers who provide interview support, site visits and real-world work assignments to ensure learners are work-ready when they complete the Skills Bootcamps.
Skills Bootcamps are available in:
A Skills Bootcamp could be for you if you are:
• Construction • Digital • Green • Health • Hospitality • Professional Services • Early Years • HGV • Creative
• Looking to progress in your current role, • Employed and looking to change jobs or explore a new industry,
• Self-employed, • Unemployed, • Returning to the workplace.
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How Do Skills Bootcamps Work? Skills Bootcamps are short-term training courses (up to 16 weeks), delivered in collaboration with local employers and training providers. Each one focuses on hands-on, practical training, helping to empower you with skills that you can immediately apply in your current role, or a new job role. There is a mix of online and in-person training on offer.
Who Is Eligible for Skills Bootcamps?
• Tailored, industry relevant training. • Helps future proof careers. • Confidence boosting. • Accelerated apprenticeships and training. • Guaranteed interview on completion. • Employment support, such as CV writing and interview practice. Why do a Skills Bootcamp?
Skills Bootcamps are open to adults from the age of 19. Skills Bootcamps are fully funded for adults who are looking to change careers, whether employed, unemployed or returning to work. If you are looking for a new role you will have a guaranteed job interview at the end of the course. Skills Bootcamps are part-funded for employers who wish to upskill their staff. For small and medium businesses 90% of the course cost is funded and for large businesses, 70% of the course cost is funded by the Department for Education.
Meet Leanne , who completed the Welding Skills Bootcamp
Leanne, from Hayle, completed the Welding and Fabrication Skills Bootcamp at Truro and Penwith College. As a teenager, she struggled with traditional education and has since worked various jobs. Her journey reflects a determination to acquire new skills and broaden her horizons after facing difficulties in her earlier educational experiences. Recently she began to look for a new challenge, she said “I wanted a change of direction and the bootcamp was a great way to learn a set of new skills in a supportive environment.” “I think the bootcamps are a great idea and I like the fact I had the opportunity to go on a fully funded course to learn something new. We’re really lucky to have this available to us.” Leanne’s experience with the Welding Bootcamp showcases the importance of alternative educational pathways that focus on practical skills and real-world applications. Bootcamps provide accessible and practical education to empower individuals in their pursuit of new skills and career paths.
To find out more and to see the latest courses Visit train4tomorrow.org.uk or email: train4tomorrow@devon.gov.uk Cornwall Council is working with Devon County Council who lead on Skills Bootcamps for both counties. To read more inspiring stories from our learners visit: www.train4tomorrow.org.uk/stories
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Careers in Early Years
Welcome to Early Years – earn, learn and have lots of fun in a very enjoyable and satisfying career! You can make a real difference through a career with young children in Cornwall.
If you love being with children, are dedicated to keeping them safe and happy, and are interested in educating and preparing them for later life, then a career in early years childcare could be perfect for you. With extra Government funding for childcare places and increasing demand from families, Cornwall needs more and more people to enter and train for a career in early years. All kinds of people work in early years and childcare. Children need a variety of positive role models and good influences. School
leavers and students; apprentices and adults of all ages, cultures and backgrounds, men and women, young and old - all play an important part. Early Years Services include day nurseries and pre-schools, childminders, nannies, after-school and holiday clubs all helping the youngest children aged 0-5 in Cornwall to learn, play and develop.
“I truly believe working in Early Years is the job for you… if you want to go to work to be paid to play! If you are creative, like to be hands-on and are kind and caring, it is just perfect! You get to join in on magical adventures, paint, bake, create, dance around the room, get stuck into messy play… all in a day’s work! There is no other job like it, and to know you are looking after people’s most precious possession, their little one, it really is the most important job you can do!”
Sophia Rose - Managing Director, Flying Start Nurseries
No, employers mainly look for personal qualities like patience, enthusiasm, empathy, responsibility and a sense of fun. As long as you are keen, you can undertake any training on the job. Once qualified you can take on more responsibility. Do I need experience or a qualification to work in early years?
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What tasks might I do? Your main tasks would be:
• Playing with children and supporting their play • Preparing food and feeding babies, supervising children at mealtimes • Planning and organising games and other activities in and outdoors and supervising children’s play • Supporting children’s independence, self-confidence and social interaction • Reading stories and organising games to help develop language and number skills • Assessing the development of children and babies and maintaining records • Safeguarding children and ensuring excellent health and safety • Communication and supporting parents with their child’s development and well-being • Preparing children for school
You might prefer working for yourself as a self- employed registered childminder. Childminders provide home-from-home day care of children within a domestic home setting, and supervise and participate in their play, educational and other activities. For more information on childminding visit become a childminder. The Government is offering grants of up to £1,200 to new childminders and you can find out how to apply for a childminder start-up grant.
Chloe Barnicoat. Based at Flying Start, Cornwall College, Camborne. Aged 22.
“My favourite part of the apprenticeship was seeing the children develop and the impact I was having. I loved watching their progression as I learnt new skills. If this is what you want to do as a career and you have a passion for looking after children, then I’d say follow your heart and go for it and do an apprenticeship.”
Speak to the team at the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly People Hub – ask them about training opportunities, careers and employment support People Hub | Cornwall & Isles of Scilly For information and advice on becoming a childminder email childcare@cornwall.gov.uk If you are interested in help to pay for your own childcare then visit Childcare Choices | 30 Hours Childcare, Tax-Free Childcare and More | Help with Costs | GOV.UK Search for jobs and apprenticeships on the Cornwall Opportunities website. See which employers are recruiting, what they are looking for and the training they can offer. Use keywords like early years, childcare & nursery to start your search. Further information and advice Search for courses and training providers on Cornwall Opportunities Courses . Use keywords like ‘early years’ and ‘childcare’ in your search. Or, look at Cornwall Council’s early years training offer Early Years Training - Cornwall Council or contact local specialists like TLC Training . Short courses like paediatric first aid and food hygiene are very useful to have on your CV.
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Residents of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
When it comes to finding a job or making a career change, are you...
for a Looking BOOST?
What’s it all about? Whether you would like to learn a new skill, need help with application forms, brush up on your interview techniques or simply gain a confidence boost to help find work or make a career change, the People Hub are here to help. If a boost is exactly what you need then help is at hand with the People Hub’s new support programme for 2024. The great news is, if you live in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly, it’s absolutely free.
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We spend time to get to know you and provide personalised support, including working with our specialist providers to ensure you get the right support for you, for free. How do we help?
Who have we helped? Over the past few years we’ve worked with a diverse range of people who needed our help on various barriers preventing them from moving to employment, such as debt, confidence, skills, housing and more. There are more stories on our Vimeo channel at vimeo.com/peoplehub
Gisele and Olie
Kyle and Olie
Rob and Olie
Gisele’s husband passed away in 2021, leaving her in debt, without an income and with an expired Brazilian passport. People Hub’s support helped reduce her debts, get a Biometric Residency Permit and secure a freelance translator role with the Home Office. https://vimeo.com/864732549
Kyle had left prison and wanted to work to support his family, but had a deserved mistrust of ‘professionals’. He felt beyond help. With kindness, persistence and regular iced vanilla lattes, People Hub built his trust and confidence, and he got a new job in a dairy. https://vimeo.com/864732490
Rob had been living in a tent under the Tamar Bridge. He had removed himself from family life and all social contact. Thanks to People Hub’s support, Rob now lives in a flat and is enjoying his employment as a support worker. https://vimeo.com/864732441
Eligibility Do you live in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly? Are you 16+ and do you have a right to work in the UK? We’re here for you and completely free.
What next? Call our friendly, Cornwall-based team on 0333 015 0699 or visit www.peoplehub.info
This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Cornwall Council has been chosen by Government as a Lead Authority for the fund and is responsible for monitoring the progress of projects funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
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Sector Spotlight: Digital The future is digital – that future is now
Cornwall is home to the fastest growing technology industry within the South West, yet it is facing a tech recruitment crisis that shows no signs of slowing. This is coupled with the growing need for digital skills in all other industries.
Employers, regardless of size or sector, report the main skill gap as being software engineering, developers and programming. Personal resilience, professional curiosity, the ability to learn independently and showing willingness and an interest in technology and what it can achieve are really important too. More young people are being encouraged to consider Computer Studies at School and gain digital work experience. Tech Cornwall regularly runs programmes like Mission to Mars and Tech Jams and the Tech Cornwall website has a calendar of events with more information on what they offer and how they represent and support a wide network of local digital and tech employers.
Fact: there are 1,460 digital/technology businesses and organisations within Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly and 4,830 people are employed by digital/tech organisations in the County.
Chloe Rickard, Digital Futures Academy Lead at Cornwall Council said...
“From AI to immersive tech, and data to digital leadership, there are plenty of skills Cornwall needs more of to thrive. To take advantage of opportunities in growth industries like floating offshore wind, Space and Data, Climate science, gaming and advanced AI to name a few, we need to grow a talent pipeline with as wide a reach as possible. The best and most effective tech teams have people from all sorts of different backgrounds who can bring their experience and knowledge to the table. And this transformation isn’t just restricted to the tech sector. Every single employer in Cornwall is going to need to think about how they can take advantage of technology and digital skills to grow their business and to provide better services. Cornwall Council is supporting efforts to deliver these skills at every level to make sure everyone benefits from our digital future.”
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Digital Futures - building and transforming digital workforce skills for today and tomorrow across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Did you know that Cornwall has the fastest growing tech sector in the South West. This is creating an increasing demand for digital
skills which cannot currently be met locally. New Digital Opportunities for You!
Digital Futures is a new project, receiving £2 million of funding through the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund. It brings together 11 partners, led by Truro and Penwith College, to harness that growth and convert it into economic opportunity for our region by developing a pipeline of talent. The Project launched in February, creating a shared space for all things digital. It focuses on providing opportunities for local people, whilst tackling the challenges of a growing industry. It showcases that through delivering exciting training programmes and well-paid jobs locally, our vibrant tech sector can raise aspirations and create opportunities.
Digital Futures is for anyone, and everyone, aged 16+ living in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Those wishing to upskill in their current roles. Plus, school leavers, students, people who are unemployed, or employed in roles which don’t utilise their skills and knowledge, and those looking to change career. One of the delivery partners, TECwomen, will be offering more chances to take part in their DigitalUPLIFT through the Project. It was brilliantly received by the first group who undertook the programme including Steph White.
“Thanks to the DigitalUPLIFT programme I was able to make important connections in the world of tech and digital, right here in Cornwall. This amazing opportunity, the mentors we had, and the introductions into the different areas of tech helped me to realise what career path I wanted to follow and how to get there. I’m very pleased to say that 7 months after completing the course, I got an Apprenticeship as a Data Analyst.” To find out more about how Digital Futures can support you: Telephone: 01872 305 757 Email: digitalfutures@truro-penwith.ac.uk www.digitalfuturescornwall.co.uk
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Sector Spotlight: Green The Future is Green – powering green skills
The Future is Green project is led by The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), in collaboration with eight highly experienced partners across further and higher education institutions and training providers; Truro & Penwith College, Cornwall Marine Network, University of Exeter, University of Plymouth, Falmouth University, Focus Training (SW) Ltd, Urban Biodiversity CIC and Celtic Sea Power. The partners offer and deliver a range of green courses and qualifications to upskill the labour force to bolster the future green economy and create opportunities for individuals to access and advance within high-quality, well-paid jobs. Employer-led, responsive training and provision is provided to support the growth of a skilled and adaptable workforce necessary for green and inclusive growth.
Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly benefits from rich natural resources and the County is working towards a range of ambitious environmental and sustainability strategies and targets. Cornwall Council was one of the first local authorities in the UK to declare a climate emergency in 2019 and the same year, it outlined plans to become carbon neutral by 2030, ahead of the Government target of 2050. The Future is Green is a pioneering new £2 million project dedicated to driving the transition towards our sustainable future. With a clear focus on promoting and championing green occupations, this Project offers individuals living in Cornwall opportunities for green skills development and career progression from entry-level positions to advanced roles. The Project aims to break down barriers, empowering both individuals and businesses alike to embrace sustainable practices and accelerate our transition to a low-carbon economy.
The Future is Green project will be able to support adults living in Cornwall who are:
• Unemployed and looking to enter into a green career • Employed and seeking to retrain for a green career • Skilled but looking to upskill in green careers • Employed in high carbon sector businesses
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The Future is Green project is funded by the Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) and supports industry sectors that include: • Clean Energy and Power. Supporting skills demands to help us benefit further from our wave, wind and solar resources. • Visitor Economy. Improving green tourism and sustainable food supply. • Agri-food and Natural Resources. Helping to decarbonise agriculture and support nature restoration. • Construction. Decarbonising our homes and other buildings with retrofit and installation of heat pumps and hydrogen boilers. • Transport. Supporting the maintenance and repair of low and zero emission vehicles.
Beau Carlton-Barnes, studying Level 3 Light Vehicle Repair and Maintenance at the Camborne campus of Cornwall College and employed by Dan CB Tyres, said: “This course has taught me how to be more environmentally conscious, sustainable and drive a positive change in my daily choices and work practices. I’m really excited to take that knowledge back to the industry and do my part in creating a greener future.”
To find out more about green courses and qualifications, email The Future is Green team greenskills@cornwall.ac.uk Nedas Venckus, also on the same course and employed by Robert Moore of Zoar Tyres, expressed: “This project has been a game-changer for me. Not only did it teach me the ropes of sustainable living, but it ignited a passion for creating a better future. The skills acquired here extend beyond personal choices; they help guide me to actively make greener decisions which will positively contribute to a more environmentally responsible industry.”
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Operated by Cornwall Council and funded by the UK Government through the G7 Legacy Fund, Cornwall Opportunities is your new digital solution to finding local jobs and apprenticeships, training, courses, careers support and advice. Cornwall Opportunities showcases vocational career pathways, raises awareness of local industries and highlights in-demand skills and occupations. We signpost to trusted sources of local support and help inspire and inform the next generation of jobseekers and enterprising young people.
Not sure what you want to do after school, college or university? Thinking of retraining? Looking for a new job? Seeking the right apprenticeship for you? Do you want to develop your skills and earn more money? For answers and support to all these questions and more visit Cornwall-Opportunities.co.uk
Search thousands of job, apprenticeship and course opportunities across Cornwall and Plymouth. Learn about priority and growth job sectors in Cornwall. Careers Inspiration. Explore over 400 different careers in our Careers Directory, helping you to unlock a world of possibilities you’ve not discovered before. Discover career and education pathways with our Youth Hub - the place to discover new career paths and opportunities in Cornwall. This section is full of resources and information that young people will need to start on their career journey with the right support behind them. Connect to local careers information, advice and support. The Skills, Training and Support section of the website offers assistance with apprenticeships, adult education, and lifelong learning. Search for local courses, Skills Bootcamps and find a comprehensive list of where you can study in Cornwall. Learn about recruiting employers and find training providers. Cornwall Opportunities doesn’t just provide tools for job searchers. It’s also for employers, partners, and education providers too. Advertise vacancies, secure your ideal team with reliable recruitment, and discover funding for training with the Employer Hub.
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The Cornwall Opportunities website is packed full of useful information and tools for young people, adults, employers, teachers, parents and local learning providers.
Whatever your age, Cornwall Opportunities offers help to adults looking to gain employment, upskill or explore new careers. For young people considering different pathways or looking to get their first step on the career ladder, there is advice about where to study, preparing for interviews, as well as an inspiring careers directory and search tools for jobs and apprenticeships. Francesco Rigolli, Enterprise Coordinator at the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Careers Hub, said: “feedback from parents, students, support agencies, employers and educators has been very positive. I think Cornwall Opportunities is a game changer for everyone advising young people as they will have easy access to up-to-date information. I think the more this is utilised, the more the website will become fundamental for businesses and employers too.”
Find out more and start your career journey today. www.cornwall-opportunities.co.uk www.facebook.com/cornwallopps www.instragram/cornwallopps www.youtube.com/cornwallopps www.twitter.com/cornwallopps www.linkedin.com/company/cornwall-opportunities
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Your Guide to Apprenticeships
WHAT ARE THEY? WHO ARE THEY FOR? HOW CAN I FIND AND GET ONE?
An apprenticeship is a training scheme where you get paid to learn on the job and build up experience and qualifications at the same time.
Apprenticeships are not just for school and college leavers they are available at all ages. Apprenticeships are on offer in a wide range of trades and professions (more on that in a minute!) but are usually based around hands- on, practical (sometimes called “vocational”) skills. The end goal of an apprenticeship is to train and qualify you to be competent and experienced in the skills employers want. Apprentices earn a salary and will spend part of their working week on off-the-job training. This could be time spent at college or a training centre one day a week, or could be spent all on the job, online learning – or a combination of these. Many providers of apprenticeship training can now deliver all or most training on the job and online, so it’s not always required for apprentices to travel to attend their training.
APPRENTICESHIPS COME IN FOUR DIFFERENT LEVELS: 1. INTERMEDIATE (equivalent to 2 GCSEs) 2. ADVANCED (equivalent to 2 A-Level passes)
3. HIGHER (equivalent to a Foundation degree) 4.DEGREE (equivalent to a Bachelor’s or Master’s)
The apprenticeship level you start on will depend on different factors including, whether you have any previous work experience and qualifications, the type and level of the apprenticeship and the responsibilities you’ll be undertaking. You might start on a lower-level apprenticeship than your previous education level or any qualifications you have already achieved. Don’t worry, this is quite normal and will only be because you will be learning new skills and knowledge in a job or industry sector that you may have little or no experience of.
Once you have completed an apprenticeship, it is possible to then move onto a higher-level apprenticeship course, enabling you to continue to develop your skills, knowledge, experience and qualification levels.
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WHAT SORT OF APPRENTICESHIP SUBJECTS CAN I TAKE?
When people think of apprenticeships, they might tend to think of trades such as building and plumbing. While these are great options, they’re only a small piece of the apprenticeship puzzle. Apprenticeships are also available in healthcare, digital technology, business, creative and design, legal, environmental, engineering, manufacturing and much, much more. The possibilities are almost endless.
Most apprenticeship standards will include a qualification as part of the course but not all require one. As an apprentice you’ll be assessed at the end of your training and a pass, merit or distinction result means you will have met or exceeded the competency level required for the job and you’ll receive a certificate to show you’ve achieved your apprenticeship. WILL I GET A QUALIFICATION AT THE END OF IT? Usually quite a bit. Apprentices under the age of 19, or aged 19+ and in the first year of their apprenticeship, will earn at least the National Apprentice Wage of £6.40 per hour (1st April 2024), but many employers will pay much more, some upwards of £20,000+ per year. Employers will often also quickly increase wage rates as their apprentice gains experience. HOW MUCH WILL I EARN AS AN APPRENTICE?
Like other employees, as an apprentice, you will also be entitled to sick pay, at least 20 days holiday per year, and to any other benefits your employers offers its employees, such as healthcare plans and childcare vouchers. You will work between 30 and 40 hours per week but it is also possible to work part-time, depending on your employer and your own circumstances.
WHO SHOULD DO AN APPRENTICESHIP?
Anyone who wants to train and get qualified and paid whilst doing it. Whilst apprenticeships are popular options for young school and college leavers, they are in fact available to anyone aged 16 or over. So, if you’re seeking a career change and want to get back into work and make yourself even more employable in the future, they could be just the thing for you. The most important thing is that you are enthusiastic, ready to learn and have a great can-do attitude and a willingness and desire to learn.
All apprenticeships will take a minimum of 12-18 months to complete, plus the end point assessment. Some will be 2 years+ and degree levels can take around 3-6 years to complete. HOW LONG DOES AN APPRENTICESHIP TAKE?
WILL I HAVE A JOB AT THE END OF IT?
Most apprentices remain in employment with their employer when they complete their apprenticeship. However, by achieving your apprenticeship, it will increase your future job prospects and earning power! While an apprenticeship does not usually guarantee you permanent employment within the company training you, it hugely increases your chances of securing alternative work in your chosen career.
TO FIND YOUR IDEAL APPRENTICESHIP
Use the apprenticeship search on the Cornwall Opportunities website: CORNWALL-OPPORTUNITIES.CO.UK
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Multiply
Adults across Cornwall and Isles of Scilly wanting to improve their maths skills can sign up for free courses thanks to a £2.5 million Multiply programme aimed at boosting opportunities for residents. Adults aged 19 and over can access free courses covering a range of skills: Courses to cover specific skills that can be used in the workplace or to secure better paid jobs Courses for parents or carers wanting to get better at maths so they can help their children Courses to help people get better at managing their money
Multiply offers adults free flexible courses to help improve their numeracy skills. Courses are available through three providers and residents on the Isles of Scilly can also benefit from online courses as well as 1 to 1 group support.
All courses are free and available to residents in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly on a part- time, intensive or flexible basis. People who improve their skills with numbers are more likely to be in employment, have higher wages, and better wellbeing. Poor numeracy skills can hold people back from having the confidence to get on in life and into work. Not sure if Multiply is for you? Check where your everyday skills are at, and where you could improve, through this quick quiz
NUMERACY WORKSHOPS
For people aged 19+ and living in Cornwall
Want to feel more confident with numbers?
Do you need help with budgeting and want to find ways to manage your money better?
ON OFFER... Group Workshops 1-2-1 Tailored Support Online Courses TO FIND OUT MORE... Search this link https://forms.office.com/ e/A6cDWeirxc OR contact Dani danielle.clancy@seetec pluss.co.uk for more information.
Struggling to support your children with their homework?
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Engineering Technician Jac is no longer dizzy over decimals now that she has refreshed her maths and boosted her confidence with the Multiply team at Truro and Penwith College. Jac wanted to strengthen her maths skills so that she could help others at work while supporting them with their studies. “I now feel confident enough to study to retake my maths GCSE as I have learnt to love maths. I plan to re-sit my GCSE next year.” – Jac
Connor is the Bar Manager at Adam Handling’s Ugly Butterfly in Carbis Bay. As a teenager, Connor thought he would never have a need or use for maths in his adult life. Connor now recognises that we use maths every day and tells us how achieving a maths qualification with Truro and Penwith College has enabled him to progress in his career. Connor makes drinks using a spec and each spec is broken down into millilitres. Getting these measurements correct and accurately reading scales (maths) is the difference between creating a great cocktail and a complete mess.
I would say that maths is a key skill. There is so much that I depend on with my knowledge of maths when it comes to this job.” - Connor
Get in touch with your local Multiply course provider today and find the free numeracy course to suit you.
Cornwall College Group helps you build confidence working with numbers as well as helping parents to help their own children and runs tailored maths delivery packages for businesses. To find out more please contact multiply@cornwall.ac.uk or visit Cornwall College Group . Truro and Penwith College offers a full range of numeracy training support. Register for a free workshop by visiting: www.mobilemultiply.co.uk. Cornwall Adult Education’s Multiply courses run for between 6 and 10 hours either online or in the classroom and are available throughout the year. Also offering pre-GCSE maths sessions for learners applying for GCSE maths starting in September 2024. “Good course, great teacher, brilliant content. Have and will recommend to friends”. Get in touch by emailing multiply@cornwall-acl.ac.uk or visit Cornwall Council Adult Education Service . Council of the Isles of Scilly residents can email learnscilly@scilly.gov.uk or call 01720 424444 and the team will signpost you to the most appropriate option for your circumstances.
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College Focus: Cornwall College Group
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Welcome to The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), your go-to hub for unlocking career possibilities.
Although we’re best known as the top performing further education college in Cornwall, we are a lot more besides. With over 13,000 learners each year studying at ten vibrant campuses across Cornwall and Devon, our broad ranging curriculum has a long-standing history of fostering a diverse range of talent. From school leavers up to post-graduate degrees, and everything in between. As the Career College, our mission is to immerse students in real-world experiences whatever their pathway may be, providing industry-relevant knowledge and skills to ensure they are thoroughly equipped for a meaningful and successful career ahead.
South West’s first Pre-16
academy takes off
Breaking new ground in education, TCCG has been the first to establish Pre-16 Academies in the region. We’ve teamed up with diverse employers in a range of sectors, to create opportunities for school students to build skills and dive into real-world experiences like never before. Our latest academy to launch is a pioneering collaboration between Cornwall College St Austell and St Austell Brewery, which has recently welcomed its first Year 10 cohort of hospitality students from Fowey River Academy.
Redefining industry engagement for student success
As the Career College, we’re constantly evolving our own approach to engaging employers. It’s our dynamic industry partnerships that directly shape the educational landscape across our campuses. Our innovative engagement initiatives are designed to bridge the gap between education and industry, creating a relationship that empowers our students with skills that directly translate to success in their chosen fields.
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Graduates celebrate university success
Top performing college for apprenticeships
At the other end of the educational spectrum, the 2023 Autumn term saw us gather at a grand ceremony in Truro Cathedral to celebrate graduates from university- level courses across our campuses. Honouring the achievements of our graduates is always a highlight.
We’re proud to say that our apprenticeship provision continued to go from strength-to-strength this year, as TCCG was named the top-performing college for apprenticeships in the South West. We have outperformed our competitors in the region, showcasing our commitment to providing high-quality apprenticeship programmes and ensuring the success of our learners.
This year we celebrated the success of close to 250 graduates from across our institutions.
In the last five years, we’ve worked with over 2,700 apprenticeship employers. Leading the way with postgraduate ecology apprenticeship
Apprenticeships are not just for school leavers. We’re proving that point through our Eden Project University Centre, which has become the hub for the UK’s first-ever cohort of ecological postgraduate degree apprentices. This ground-breaking course, a significant milestone for environmental education, is just one of the higher education programmes offered as a partnership between TCCG and the Eden Project. As a response to the critical shortage of trained ecologists highlighted by a recent committee of MPs, this initiative aligns with the government’s plans for green jobs.
In the last five years, we’ve had over 5,400 people start their apprenticeship with us.
For more information about The Cornwall College Group’s apprenticeship programmes, please visit www.cornwall.ac.uk/apprenticeships
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College Focus: Truro & Penwith College
The Future of Adult Learning in Cornwall
Truro and Penwith College has been offering Career and Professional Development courses for adults for almost 30 years.
In 2022, the College launched its Future Skills Institute (FSI), the new umbrella name for its wide-ranging 19+ provision that includes Apprenticeships, Career & Professional Development and University Centre courses. 2024 is set to be an exciting year for the FSI. The opening of the College’s new STEM and Health Skills Centre in Bodmin this September has brought industry-led courses and CPD opportunities to students across North East Cornwall while the launch of new projects in renewable construction, composite engineering and healthcare will continue to provide access to Cornwall’s future career opportunities. Headed up by the College’s Director of Apprenticeships and Business Partnerships, Hayley McKinstry, the Future Skills Institute is now responsible for creating and maintaining partnerships with some of Cornwall’s largest and best employers to ensure the skills needs of Cornwall are being met, while providing targeted skills training that provides local people with access to quality careers. The College was recently recognised as Cornwall’s only ‘Apprenticeship Expert’ by the Department for Education while its University Centre was awarded TEF Silver highlighting its constant focus on quality. A string of successful multi-million-pound investments, to provide state-of-the-art, industry-standard training and learning facilities has led to the College heading up Cornwall’s latest £2.5 million skills boost, that will see the College lead the transformation of skills training in Cornwall.
We caught up with Hayley McKInstry to find out more about how Truro and Penwith College is spearheading the development of future focused training and career opportunities for Cornwall.
Tell us more about the new STEM and Health Skills Centre in Bodmin?
The STEM and Health Skills Centre is a new £6.3m centre in Bodmin that aims to transform the teaching of industry-relevant skills in Cornwall. It is a centre of excellence for the education and training in Engineering, Health and Digital. We have engaged with employers in North and East Cornwall to shape a curriculum offer that suits the requirements of their businesses and also used their expertise to ensure the facilities meet industry need.
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What does the College’s ‘Apprenticeship Expert’ status mean?
The Department for Education (DfE) has selected Truro and Penwith College as Cornwall’s only Expert Apprenticeship Provider, and we are one of only five Colleges to achieve this status in the UK. Our selection confirms we are delivering the very best apprenticeships in Cornwall. To achieve expert status the College had to demonstrate excellence across a strict range of criteria including top learner achievement rates, an exceptional rating for employer feedback and strong financial health.
We are so incredibly proud to have achieved a Silver rating in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) which highlighted the University Centre’s inspirational teaching, research and innovative practices of our staff. Our work with Cornwall’s employers shone through as our curriculum was recognised as “aligning with local skills needs” and being “informed by engagement in a matrix of networks” and the student experience in general was judged to be of a “very high quality”. Why has the University Centre Truro & Penwith been awarded TEF Silver?
What is the £2.5 million skills boost for Cornwall?
The £2.5 million is an investment Cornwall has received from the Department for Education’s Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF) to help transform skills training in Cornwall to align with the needs identified by local employers in the Local Skills Improvement Plan.
Where can I find out more?
To find out more about Career and Professional Development at the College visit; truro-penwith.ac.uk/professional-development , attend an Open Event or contact the College on 01872 308000.
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Hospitality: Bringing people together and creating careers
Cornwall attracts visitors from around the world, making the hospitality industry a key player in the County’s economy. The industry has a diverse range of establishments, including hotels, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, cafes, and tourist attractions, all of which create an exciting and fast-paced environment for individuals seeking a long and rewarding career in hospitality. The industry has seen significant growth in recent years and is one of the biggest employers in the County, and with more people choosing to holiday and visit Cornwall all year round, it offers permanent as well as seasonal work opportunities. There is a constant demand from hospitality employers for new entrants to the sector as well as skilled professionals to cater to the diverse needs of visitors.
With a wide range of job types on offer, hospitality is suited to a variety of personal skill sets and interests.
Skills in demand from hospitality employers include: • good interpersonal skills • customer service • adaptability • attention to detail • strong communication and problem-solving abilities • a genuine passion for providing exceptional quality experiences
The top 5 hospitality jobs by volume of employment in Cornwall in 2023 were: 1. Bar Staff 2. Kitchen and Catering Assistants 3. Waitressing Staff 4. Chefs 5. Cleaners and Domestics
Many of these skills can be developed as you train and learn on the job.
A new project in Cornwall is set to open doors for young people across the County through improving engagement in the hospitality industry. Mark Lewin and James Cavanagh-Shaddock are two thirds of the Founder-Director team behind the Cornwall Hospitality Collective. When asked what they are doing Mark said, “We’re bringing together hospitality leaders and businesses in Cornwall – of all sizes.” Cornwall Hospitality Collective, a Community Interest Company, has two main goals. The first, to provide free or discounted training for our member hospitality businesses. The second goal is to support career initiatives to encourage more young people into hospitality and show them the variety of pathways it offers, as well as trying to bring people back into the industry.
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SHOWING, NOT JUST TELLING
The Cornwall Hospitality Collective is a paid membership for businesses, with numerous industry well-knowns showing interest. At less than a few months old, it’s an initiative that has already seen impressive growth, this Spring it’s expected to be 60 members strong.
The Cornwall Hospitality Collective is working closely with Cornwall’s Education Business Partnership, the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Careers Hub and Cornwall Council to develop hospitality opportunities for young people.
Veryan Palmer, Family Director at the The Headland and a Founder Director of the Collective has begun to offer alternative provision opportunities for students on work experience, developing programmes that work around the individual. James from the Cornwall Hospitality Collective said “The Headland is outstanding when it comes to school engagement. They know the importance of encouraging Maths and English as much as hospitality opportunities, and we’ve heard of their Head Chefs impressing on students how important this is in hospitality when it comes to costings, ingredients and menu writing.”
Inspiring positive change
It’s this engagement with students which is a key ingredient in the Cornwall Hospitality Collective’s early success. “A big part of what we do is school engagement with a difference,” James said. “We recently cooked mussels for 720 students at Treviglas School. A huge number of them had never seen a cooked mussel, let alone tried one. And they did on that day.”
Find out more about Cornwall Hospitality Collective: cornwallhospitalitycollective.org
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