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New Scholarships to support new entrants into wine industry
21/05/2025

New Scholarships to support new entrants into wine industry

Help to make your next career steps a smooth transition.

Categories: College News, Wine Division

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Frogheath Landscapes Apprentice impresses at Chelsea Flower Show in the build of a gold winning garden
21/05/2025

Frogheath Landscapes Apprentice impresses at Chelsea Flower Show in the build of a gold winning garden

Frogheath Landscapes apprentice, Oli Leonard-Best, impresses at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show building Show Garden - Seawilding.

Category: Horticulture

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12/05/2025

Horticulture student wins People's Choice Award at BBC Gardener's World Spring Fair for their sensory garden

This year’s theme for a budget-friendly garden design was ‘Nature’s Art within a Garden’ at 2025's BBC Gardener's World Spring Fair.

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National Wine Careers Week Logo
08/05/2025

Fancy a job in wine? New campaign launches to uncork thousands of career opportunities

Plumpton College launches inaugural National Wine Careers Week

Categories: College News, Careers, Wine Division

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19/03/2025

Free Maths Course for Adults (19+)

Are you looking to boost your maths skills and increase your confidence in a fun and relaxed environment?

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03/03/2025

Jim Jackson Foundation Supports Young Entrepreneurs Facing Obstacles

The Jim Jackson Educational and Enabling Foundation empowers disadvantaged young individuals aged 16-24 by funding opportunities for career advancement in business and commerce. With a strong focus on helping those who face obstacles, the foundation provides the resources needed to turn business-based career ideas into reality.

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Landed App Launches During National Careers Week - Taking the Work Out of Finding Work in Sussex
03/03/2025

Landed App Launches During National Careers Week - Taking the Work Out of Finding Work in Sussex

Announcing the launch of Landed, an innovative mobile app designed to transform how Sussex residents find work and how local employers recruit talent. The launch coincides with National Careers Week, highlighting the role that Landed will play in enhancing career opportunities across Sussex.

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Uncorking Excellence: Plumpton College Launches National Competency Framework to Elevate UK Wine Industry Education
25/02/2025

Uncorking Excellence: Plumpton College Launches National Competency Framework to Elevate UK Wine Industry Education

Plumpton College, home to the UK's centre of excellence in wine education, training, and research, is thrilled to announce the launch of the National Competency Framework (NCF). The NCF represents a significant milestone in...

Category: College News

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13/02/2025

Bridging Theory and Practice: How Plumpton College Prepares Students for a Successful Agricultural Career

Our courses are ideal for students who want to learn more about the broader aspects of agriculture. The courses prepare students competently at the start of their careers and support them as they progress onto the next level of qualification to allow students to develop skills at a higher level to develop their managerial skills.

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10/02/2025

Plumpton College's New Higher Level Apprenticeship

Discover our NEW Level 4 Apprenticeship programme as well as the latest changes to apprenticeships for 2025.

Category: Forestry & Arboriculture

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