Start date 1.7.2007
Higher Education Development: Penwith (Truro Penwith College)
The Convergence Programme is investing in the expansion of Higher Education in Penzance as part of the Combined Universities in Cornwall initiative. The expansion, led by Truro and Penwith College, will involve new and refurbished buildings and is part of a wider scheme to redevelop Penwith College campus and create new facilities for tertiary education.
What
Plans include improving facilities and providing a wider range of Higher Education courses at Penwith College, enhancing educational opportunities in the Penzance area.
Who
The applicant for this investment is Truro Penwith College.
How much?
The ERDF Convergence Programme is investing £4 million, with the South West Regional Development Agency and Penwith College contributing approx. £2 million each.
"We are delighted at this news of £4 million of ERDF Convergence funding towards our project to develop Higher Education opportunities in West Cornwall. This is a vital part of our overall redevelopment of the Penwith College campus which will have a massive impact on young people and adults in the west of the county. "Jonathan Burnett, Principal of Truro and Penwith College
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