Our Enterprise Advisers

Having become more involved with skills and education through volunteering with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Clare is passionate about connecting people, and hopes to contribute to helping young people make connections in the business community.

• Strong business networker
• A passionate supporter of young people
• business owner/founder and MD of 10 years

https://www.linkedin.com/in/claretrice/

• Recruitment specialist  studying towards  Human Resource Management degree
• Early Careers & Outreach Advisor
• Passionate about the development of quality careers guidance within schools and colleges
• Apprenticeships and continuous CPD Advocate

Joined the Careers Hub to provide advice, and experience to support STEM development in colleges, schools & academies.

• In-depth background and experience in a wide variety of design and construction projects in high technology sectors
• A business and project leader with in-depth engineering, manufacturing, construction, commercial and marketing skills
• Many years’ experience of business planning including start-ups, acquisitions and business planning
• Is recognised as a subject matter expert in process engineering and contract applications in the chemical & biochemical industries.

View John’s LinkedIn profile HERE

Dave is Cornwall Marine Academy’s Partnership and Delivery Manager and has supported nearly 2,000 young people to gain jobs and apprenticeships during this time within the marine sector.

• Extensive skills in project management including ESF funded projects
• Strong understanding of the needs, wants and challenges of the Marine sector in Cornwall
• Over 12 years experience of engaging, motivating and supporting young people towards employment by improving employability skills, and providing vocational work experiences with local businesses.

LinkedIn Cornwall Marine Academy

Contact Dave on: 01326 211382 |  07501 594221

• Business Winning Manager – Defence Systems Technology – Marine & Technology
• Problem Solver
• Passionate about developing awesome career opportunities for people in Cornwall
• Apprenticeship and continuous CPD Advocate

Paul has recently moved to Cornwall and started his business with his wife (and partner). Guiding organisations into the green economy, Paul would also like to provide social benefit to the local community.

• Expert in green economy opportunities and trends
• Knowledge of sustainability led career pathways
• 15 years experience in leadership development, communication skills and coaching
• Facilitator and presenter
• Background of startups and entrepreneurship

You can view Paul’s LinkedIn profile HERE. 

• Employability skills knowledge
• Strong Business Networker
• Work Route Expert (Apprenticeship, T-Levels)

• Strategic Planner
• Challenger of stereotypes
• Employability skills knowledge

• Employability skills knowledge
• Strong Business Networker
• Creative Spark & Resource Developer

My passion has always been in education and people development, helping individuals realise their potential. I want to contribute to helping every young person find their best next step.
• Strong influencer and networker
• Passionate presenter
• Strategic and inclusive leader

• Strategic Planner
• Top finance & budget skills
• Challenger of stereotypes

• Strategic Thinker and Planner
• Strong Business Networker
• Top finance & budget skills

• Social Mobility Champion
• Strategic Planner
• Creative Spark & Resource Developer

• Strong Business Networker
• Confident Presenter
• Local Labour Market Info Guru

• Has the know-how when working with Schools / Colleges
• Passionate about the outdoors, horticulture, agriculture and wildlife
• Inclusivity Champion

• Challenger of stereotypes
• Confident Presenter (to students)
• Creative Spark & Resource Developer

• Enthusiasm for motivating & educating young people
• Knowledge of a variety of employment opportunities within the photography industry
• Passion for arts & creativity

• Confident Presenter
• Pathways & Qualifications Expert (Apprenticeship, University, CPD)
• Challenger of stereotypes

• Leadership Skills
• Communication and Presentation Skills
• Technical Finance Skills

• Champion of Creativity
• Excellent Project Manager
• Inspiring Motivator

• Able to assess problem areas and offer practical solutions
• Preparing and developing business cases/planning
• Experience of national & international labour markets
• Growing knowledge of local employability and hospitality career opportunities

• I am a bit of a jack of all trades and master of none
• Strategic thinking to marketing, branding and culture creation
• I can read a profit and loss and balance sheet if I hold them up the right way!

• Extensive business knowledge
• Experienced communicator and public speaker
• Passionate about improving opportunities for others

• Deep knowledge of the economy of rural areas and the employment opportunities that exist in the agriculture and food supply chains
• A passion to improve the social mobility and wage levels of Cornish residents
• A positive outlook on life and a belief that everybody should have the opportunity to secure employment and benefit from progression opportunities throughout their life

• Passionate about networking and establishing relationships
• Advocating the importance of empathy and emotional intelligence in business
• Promoting disability inclusion

• English, Maths, Employability, Life and Digital skills Tutor
• Champion for Social mobility and Inclusion
• Apprenticeships and Traineeships Ambassador
• Passionate about mentoring young people

Senior manager with comprehensive experience of  public sector and voluntary sector.

• Promoting disability inclusion
• Education and Training specialist
• Championing sustainability

Company owner and director

• Promoting careers in STEM
• Construction Ambassador
• Passionate about developing talent

Communication Director with experience of organising and managing  political “on-the-ground” campaigns.

• Comms Guru
• Excellent Networker
• Careers Ed Advocate

Business Development Specialist- Training & Health and Safety

• Sales and Marketing expert
• Passionate about Inclusion, Accessibility and Social Mobility
• Apprenticeships Ambassador