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Apprenticeships are a Ladder of Opportunity
With career progression opportunities up to degree level, and more than 170 industry options available, Apprenticeships have never been a more attractive proposition for young people looking to start...
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Courses Focus on Valuable Work Skills
In an ever-changing and fast-paced corporate world, training and development is an indispensable function. Whether it’s learning how to effectively manage a team, or oversee wellbeing within the...
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‘Myth Busting’ Breakfast for Apprenticeship Levy and Reforms
From April, the way the Government funds Apprenticeships in England will change. Employers with a payroll in excess of £3million will have to pay an ‘Apprenticeship levy’ and there will also be changes...
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Students Gain Skills for Employment at Enterprise Day
How to get a foot on the career ladder was the focus of a series of talks and workshops for students at City College Plymouth recently. The College’s first ever Enterprise Day, run in partnership with...
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Law Firm Takes on Apprentices to Support Business Growth
Portcullis Legals, a niche law firm that specialises in estate planning, has taken on two administration apprentices as part of its growth strategy. Yasmin Serter (17) and Kezia Barnes (16) have joined...
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Partnership Project with China Focuses on Dementia Care
City College Plymouth welcomes a group from a Chinese nursing school next week, for the second part of an innovative project that is looking into dementia diagnosis and care.The three-year British...
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Young People get the College Experience
Young people in Plymouth have been getting a head start on college life through a series of activity days at City College Plymouth.Over half-term, 15 and 16 year olds from schools across the City took...
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City College Finalist in National Awards
City College Plymouth is celebrating after reaching the finals of the prestigious Times Education Supplement (TES) FE Awards. The College was shortlisted in the Apprenticeship Programme of the Year...
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Talking Business - Diners to Debate Mayflower 400
Mayflower 400 is the latest hot topic to be discussed at Plymouth’s leading business dining event, Talking Business @ PL1. Run by City College Plymouth in partnership with The Herald, ‘Mayflower 400:...
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National Careers Week a Roaring Success
From chasing stories to chasing jaguars, Dartmoor Zoo’s Ben Mee came to City College Plymouth to talk to students about his change in career path and the truth about buying a zoo.After being excluded...
View ArticleDetermination Rewarded at College Celebration
City College has once again honoured students who have shown great commitment to their studies and celebrated their impressive achievements.One of the winners at the College’s Student of the Term...
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Chinese Visitors Inspired by Dementia Care Programme
Students and teachers from Huzhou University in China have had an inspiring and thought-provoking three-week visit to Plymouth. Part of a British Council-funded initiative with City College Plymouth,...
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Winners Announced of Young Chef Team Challenge
A team from Devonport High School for Girls (DHSG) has been crowned the overall winner of City College’s annual Young Chef Team Challenge.The College has been running this competition for over a decade...
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Budding MasterChefs to Cook up a Storm at Junior Academy
Junior Chef Academy Graduation (1).JPGCity College Plymouth is running its highly successful Junior Chef Academy in April, to give 14 - 16 year olds a taste for a career in catering. Held in the...
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Student Wins Double at College Awards
City College’s termly awards ceremony has once again honoured students who have shown enthusiasm for their learning and a huge commitment to their studies. The Student of the Term Awards recognised,...
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European Placements give Students Work and Life Experience
City College Plymouth students have been getting a taste of the world of employment with work experience and placement opportunities across Europe. Funded by Erasmus+, the VET (Vocational Education and...
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Access Study Opportunities for a New Career
A £40million pilot scheme to test new approaches to lifelong learning, announced in the recent Budget, will allow the further education sector to create more opportunities for adults wanting to...
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Delivering Staff Development Through Apprenticeships
With a Government commitment to have three million apprentices by 2020 and the introduction of a levy earlier this month, the reforms to Apprenticeships are putting employers in the driving seat.The...
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Management Course takes Chefs from Field and Sea to Plate
Hospitality and catering is a key industry in the region and the Mayflower 400 celebrations, marking the sailing of the Pilgrim Fathers from Plymouth to America in 1620, will have a massive impact on...
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Dance Student Celebrates Success
A local student has danced his way into one of the most prestigious contemporary dance schools in the UK.Max Revell, who is studying for a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Dance at City College,...
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