College News

A winning season for College footballers

The trophy cabinets are filling up nicely at Gower College Swansea, as the Football Academy celebrates its most successful season to date.

As well as being recently named ECFA Tier 1 League Champions, the players were also Tier 1 National Cup semi-finalists, Tier 1 Mens’ National Premier Championship Cup final winners, and Welsh Schools Cup winners.

Gower College Swansea welcomes employers to its Apprenticeship Fair

Gower College Swansea welcomed learners, visitors and employers to its Apprenticeship Fair, held on Wednesday 3 June at the College’s Tycoch Campus. 

The event provided attendees with the opportunity to explore the wide range of apprenticeship pathways available across a variety of industries, while speaking directly with expert College staff and leading employers about the opportunities on offer, career progression routes and how apprenticeships can help individuals take the next step in their careers.

Building Futures Through Apprenticeships

There’s no better way to explore your apprenticeship options at Gower College Swansea, than by speaking directly with our expert College staff at our Apprenticeship Fair this Wednesday 3 June from 3.30pm to 7:30pm at our Tycoch Campus.

Register for the Apprenticeship Fair here.

College welcomes Tree of Hope sapling

Gower College Swansea has officially welcomed the newest addition to its Green Hwb - a sapling grown from the seed of the legendary Sycamore Gap.

The College applied to have a sapling back in 2024 when the Trees of Hope initiative was first announced by the National Trust. 

In total, almost 500 applications were received from around the UK for the 49 saplings (one to represent each foot in height that the Sycamore Gap was at the time of its felling).

College launches new Employer Board for construction and green skills

Gower College Swansea has launched a brand new Employer Board dedicated to the growing sectors of built environment and the green economy.

Combining the expertise of leading figures from education and industry, the Board - which was recently launched at Sketty Hall Business School – will work together to shape curriculum, support skills development, promote inclusion and diversity, and inspire the next generation.

Introducing the doctors, dentists and vets of tomorrow

Twenty seven students from Gower College Swansea are holding multiple offers to study medicine, dentistry or veterinary science at university this September.

The College’s Medics, Dentists and Vets (MDV) tutorial support provision - which is part of the wider GCS Honours programme - gives students who have expressed an interest in medical sciences, veterinary science, dentistry and pharmacy an opportunity to gain the skills and experience needed to apply to their chosen university.

Senior leadership team tour new Gorseinon Campus development

The College’s senior managers were given a behind-the-scenes look at the new Gorseinon Campus building recently, as the £20.6 million project moves closer to completion.

With the development now nearing its final stages, activity is intensifying on site. Teams are working across the building carrying out internal finishing works including painting, laying flooring and installing doors. Outside, progress is also clearly visible with landscaping works underway to shape the surrounding grounds.

Gower College Swansea Gets Students Exam-Ready

As exam and assessment season approaches, Gower College Swansea is reaffirming its commitment to supporting learners during one of the most important and often challenging times in their academic journey.

Recognising the significant pressure many learners face, the College is highlighting the wide range of support available to help students manage stress, stay focused with revision, and maintain positive mental wellbeing.

Gower College Swansea Launches Wales’ First Floorcovering Training Facility

Gower College Swansea is strengthening its position as Wales’ only floor covering apprenticeship provider, with the opening of a new, industry-focused training facility designed to meet the growing demand across the flooring industry.

This purpose-built space, located at the College’s Jubilee Court campus in Fforestfach, has been developed to support the delivery of the Level 2 Floorcovering apprenticeship, a specialist programme designed to equip apprentices with the skills, technical expertise and practical experience to progress in the trade. 

Gower College Swansea launches new webinar series for Information, Advice and Guidance qualifications

Gower College Swansea is pleased to announce a new series of informative webinars, designed specifically for employers interested in developing their workforce through professional qualifications in Information, Advice and Guidance as well as Careers, Information and Advice.