Cornwall is set to shine a spotlight on skills and training this February with the launch of Cornwall Month of Skills.
Led by Cornwall Council in partnership with local employers, educators, and training providers, Cornwall Month of Skills will run throughout February, offering a packed programme of events, webinars, and opportunities for businesses and individuals alike.
The month is an extension of the annual work of the Adult Skills team in strengthening the region’s talent pipeline and equipping local businesses with the skilled workforce they need to thrive.
Why Cornwall Skills Month?
Following the devolution of the Adult Skills Fund to Cornwall Council in 2025, the region now has unprecedented control over how skills funding is allocated - ensuring training meets local priorities such as digital innovation, green technologies, and health and social care. With an additional £3.7 million invested in Skills Bootcamps, Cornwall is positioning itself as a leader in workforce development.
What's On?
The month kicked off on 6 February with a major celebration at the Eden Project, where the Cornwall Apprenticeship Awards will honour the region’s apprenticeship success stories.
Throughout February, businesses and learners can take part in;
- Careers fairs and webinars to showcase sectors and opportunities
- Funded training and Skills Bootcamps to upskill staff
- Networking events with decision-makers and education providers
- Strategic sessions to shape Cornwall’s future talent pipeline
The programme culminates in early March with the Cornwall Opportunities Skills and Careers Fair, bringing together employers, learners, and training providers under one roof at Lys Kernow.
Cllr Tim Dwelly, Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration and Investment, said:
“Cornwall Skills Month is about building the foundations for a stronger, more resilient economy as well as good growth and jobs. By investing in skills that match our growth sectors, we’re not just responding to today’s needs, we’re shaping the workforce of tomorrow.
“We want to give businesses the tools to innovate and expand, while creating opportunities for residents to access high-quality jobs. Skills are the key to unlocking Cornwall’s potential, and we want as many businesses and individuals to know there are many ways we are working and can work to help them to thrive.”
Stacey Sleeman, Head of Skills at Cornwall Council said:
“February is a chance for us to shout about all of our achievements when it comes to skills. I think it’s one of those unheard things that the local authority does. So, we want to shout from the rooftops and share the wealth of opportunities that we are creating through our strategic approach, through our commissioning and contracting approach and through working in partnership with providers and employers across Cornwall.
“It’s also a great opportunity to celebrate some of the individuals who have been given opportunities and who have achieved, with events like the apprenticeship awards.
“And we also want to reach out and connect with new learners, and local businesses to help create a better future for Cornwall through training and skills.”
View the full timetable and find out how you or your business can get involved