As Director of Business Partnerships and Skills at Truro and Penwith College, Hayley McKinstry plays a leading role in shaping employer partnerships, apprenticeship strategy, and workforce development across Cornwall. She oversees the College’s strategic engagement with employers, ensuring that businesses can access high quality skills, training, and talent pipelines aligned with regional economic needs.

Hayley is central to initiatives such as the College’s Industry Engagement Team, designed to bridge skills gaps and provide employers with a single, reliable access point for apprenticeships, adult learning, commercial training, and professional development. Her work champions strong employer collaboration and supports Cornwall’s position as a national leader in apprenticeship achievement and workforce capability.

Her leadership continues to strengthen the College’s mission to deliver outstanding skills provision, develop local talent, and empower businesses to grow through high quality training and partnership engagement.