The Guernsey Institute

Congratulations to Grace Miah for winning this year's Piero Cavagnetto Award in association with the Lions Club of Guernsey, as the culinary apprentice of the year for 2026.

Piero was an active and highly respected member of the Lions Club of Guernsey, and following his death, his family wished to create an award in his memory, connected to the hospitality industry in which he had worked for much of his life. It was presented by Piero's two sons Mario and Carlo.

Grace is currently working at Otto’s Restaurant.

In addition The Lions Club of Guernsey presented an award to the hospitality apprentice of the year - Ana Da Silva who is working at OGH Hotel. And a new award was added this year for the patisserie chef of the year, attending the part-time level 2 programme at TGI College. This was awarded to Sallam Haouassi who works at Red.

Congratulations to everyone! 🏆

Guernsey Hospitality Association

We are holding an optional session tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday) from 4 - 5.30pm for Year 11 students who have accepted their offer of a place to study at TGI College in September, who are unsure about anything or have any questions. This session is also for those who have not accepted their offer and who need more information, or would like to discuss their options.

Students should just come in to the campus where their course is based and speak to one of our team members. The session is a drop-in, with no need to book.

We look forward to seeing students from St Sampson's High School, Guernsey and Les Beaucamps High School on Wednesday.

Should any Year 10 students from Blanchelande College, Elizabeth College Guernsey or The Ladies' College - or any student currently being home schooled - wish to attend, you would be very welcome.

Please contact Katie - [email protected] - to make arrangements.

Good luck to our sport students who headed to Spain this weekend on a football trip. And a huge thank you to Aztech Soccer for sponsoring the team's smart new kit! ⚽

We are looking for a Barbering Lecturer to join our busy Hair & Beauty team 💈💇‍♂
We need an experienced barber to deliver our part-time professional barbering course. If you hold a barbering qualification and have industry experience, we would love to speak with you.

For further details, please contact - [email protected] in the first instance.

It was a pleasure to welcome Year 10 students to our first Taster Afternoon yesterday.

Next week we look forward to seeing students from St Sampson's High School, Guernsey and Les Beaucamps High School .

Should any Year 10 students from Blanchelande College, Elizabeth College Guernsey or The Ladies' College - or any student currently being home schooled - wish to attend, you would be very welcome.

Please contact Katie - [email protected] - to make arrangements.

It was a pleasure to have them - we are glad they enjoyed the day!

Last Friday, TGI College full-time students celebrated at their annual Awards for Achievement event. Awards were presented to students from across the college for progression and achievement. 🏆Congratulations to everyone with a particular shout out to:

Sovereign Shield Award winner - Stephanie Gill
Joint Student of the Year winners - Abby Oppong and Hannah Falla

Thanks to sponsors and for their generous support and to our creative students Ivy and Libby for their fantastic work designing the awards.

You can read the full story here 🔗 https://shorturl.at/pxwek

We're looking for employers and employees to join two short focus groups to help shape skills development in Guernsey - with a special look at microcredentials.

Not sure what microcredentials are? No problem. They’re short, targeted learning opportunities that help people upskill, reskill, and access education quickly and flexibly.

In the sessions we’ll discuss:

✅ How well people understand microcredentials and their strategic value
✅ How microcredentials can meet current workforce demand
✅ Flexible delivery methods and the learner experience
✅ Academic level, progression pathways, and links to qualifications
Access, affordability, and equity

Why join?

✅ Share your real-world experience and influence local training and policy
✅ Help design a skills system that’s responsive to immediate business needs and long-term economic goals
✅ Meet other local employers and employees shaping workforce development

📅 Thursday 16 July 2026
🕟 Employers: 10.00 - 11.30am (registration 9.30am)
🕟 Employees 1.00-2.30pm (registration 12.30pm)
📍GTA - part of TGI Business School

Interested? Please sign up here 🔗https://shorturl.at/c0Fz3 Spaces are limited, and your voice will make a real difference.

States of Guernsey

A new senior leadership structure has been announced for The Guernsey Institute:

⚪ Executive Principal: Louise Misselke
⚪ Deputy Principal – Further Education Curriculum & Quality: Vacant
⚪ Deputy Principal - Central Services: Jeanette Hart
⚪ Dean of TGI University Centre: Tracey McClean
⚪ Simon le Tocq continues as CEO of the GTA, part of TGI Business School.
The vacant post will be advertised shortly.

Jacki Hughes, Executive Principal, will retire in September after seven years of leadership at the TGI.

Nick Hynes, Director of Education, said: "Jacki joined TGI in 2019 with the intention of staying for just two years; fortunately for us, that commitment extended to seven. Her leadership, dedication and contribution to post-16 education have been invaluable, and I would like to thank her sincerely for everything she has achieved during her time with us."

Find out more: https://gov.gg/TGI-leadership-structure