Careers
Gardening Project: Update and Donations
29 May 2023As featured in one of our recent newsletters, a group of our Year 9 students have been working on the…
Wanted: Alumni for Careers Event
25 May 2023Calling all ex-students… Would you like to inspire the next generation of workers and provide insight into your career path…
Pupils Pitch Brands to University Lecturers
28 March 2023Our Year 11 Enterprise and Marketing students pitched their very own hat designs and brands to Falmouth University’s Business School…
An Insight into the Law Industry with Coodes
15 March 2023Last week, our students were treated to insightful talks and workshops with Kirsty Davey, a partner of Coodes Solicitors, one…
All About Apprenticeships!
12 March 2023We were delighted to have the Amazing Apprenticeships team with us this week as part of the Apprenticeship Support &…
Mini Skills and Careers Event!
08 February 2023Tuesday saw pupils from local primary schools provided with a wonderful insight into the many career opportunities in Cornwall and…
Year 11 Pathways Day!
08 December 2022Sculpting, welding, horticulture, games design, and so much more – our Year 11 students explored a huge range of careers…
Efforts of School and Local Community Celebrated as Wall of Fame Returns
22 September 2022The efforts and achievements of Penryn College’s staff and students, along with members of the local community, have been recognised…
In the Classroom: Enterprise & Marketing
24 March 2021Our new ‘In the Classroom’ feature – which provides a behind-the-scenes look at our lessons – began with some special guests…
National Careers Week
26 February 2021It’s (Virtual) National Careers Week next week (1-6 March)! Check out all of the fantastic resources and opportunities on offer below: Our Careers team…
National Apprenticeship Week
09 February 2021This week is National Apprenticeship Week, and our Careers team have made lots of information available to help students and parents/carers…
Year 11 Update
30 April 2020Please see Mr Walker’s update for Year 11 students and parents/carers below, along with a link to further information on…
Weekly Highlights: 18 – 22 March
27 March 2019Work Experience Week, rocket car races, and some fantastic sporting achievements – it was yet another action-packed week here at…
Year 8 Careers Fortnight – Q&A with Alumni Adventurer, Erin Bastian
07 June 2017An interview with Outdoor Girl – AKA Penryn College Alumni; Erin Bastian. This is our final article on the 2017 Year 8…
Year 8 Careers Fortnight – WorldSkills Champions
06 June 2017Three WorldSkills Champions visited Penryn College as part of the Year 8 Careers Fortnight. WorldSkills UK helps young people go…
Year 8 Careers Fortnight – Chemistry at Work 2017
05 June 2017Before half term, Penryn College hosted a Chemistry at Work event as part of our year 8 careers fortnight. The event is one…