Training providers, employers and apprentices from across the country celebrated the FE Week / AELP Apprenticeship and Training Awards in Liverpool last week with Devon & Cornwall Training Providers Network (DCTPN) members taking several of the top spots.Â
Finalists from across 19 categories, selected from more than 600 nominations, attended a glittering ceremony within Liverpool’ regenerated Albert Dock.
Guests were treated to an elegant three-course dinner with live music from Urban Soul Orchestra, and were entertained by event compere award-winning comedian, actor, writer, and presenter Thanyia Moore.
Huge congratulations go to Truro & Penwith College for taking the Apprenticeship Provider of the Year Award, and to the University of Exeter for taking the top spot in the Diversity & Inclusion Award, and for receiving Highly Commended in the Sustainability in Training & Apprenticeships Award.Â
Cornwall-based Pendennis shipyard were awarded Highly Commended in the Large Employer category and taking home the award for Excellence in English and Maths Skills Development was HIT Training.
Taking the top prize in the Excellence in Learner Support Award was long-serving network members the Learning Curve Group.
The Devon and Cornwall Training Providers Network was well represented with the following network members making the final:
- Innovation in Training Delivery – Exeter CollegeÂ
- Best Partnership in Training – Bridgwater & Taunton CollegeÂ
- Diversity & Inclusion Award – University of Exeter – Winners
- Sustainability in Training & Apprenticeships – University of Exeter – Highly Commended
- Employer Commitment to Apprenticeships & Training – GWR
- Excellence in Learner Support – Learning Curve Group – Winners
- Excellence in English & Maths Skills Development – HIT Training – Winners
- Apprenticeship Provider of the Year – Truro & Penwith College – Winners
- Large Employer of the Year – Pendennis – Highly Commended
- Training Provider of the Year – Learning Curve Group
Congratulations go to all the winners and finalists, and let’s go for an even bigger showing in 2026!
