Local MP Sheryll Murray was pleased to attend the opening of the new 'hub' at the St Mellion resort for the students studying Tourism and Hospitality. The £3.5 million government funded facility was set up serve and stimulate the largest economic sector in the area - that of tourism and hospitality. The new school will be used by Cornwall College and secondary students from Liskeard, Saltash, Callington, Torpoint and Looe who formed the South East Cornwall Learning Partnership. It will raise skills in this sector by offering a new diploma, apprenticeships, short courses and foundation degrees. Sheryll was joined by Stephen Towers from the St Mellion resort and the Cornwall College Head of Faculty Peter Castell.
Firstly Stephen Towers spoke of the quality of the facility and how it would instil a 'sense of excellence' which was so important in the sector. Peter Castell spoke of the 'fantastic career opportunities' which were important to see.
Sheryll Murray said how the 'best tourism businesses were in South East Cornwall' and said how 'fantastic' it was to bring the college and the learning partnership together to give opportunities at the St Mellion Resort. Sheryll went on to say that jobs in the tourism sector "were not all low paid jobs and that there were fantastic opportunities". She also said that she was keen to ensure that tourists came down the A38 to Cornwall to visit the many attractions in South East Cornwall.
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Pictured: Sheryll Murray MP at the opening with staff, students and guests.