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Apprenticeship Week Wales 2025 at Gower College Swansea

Apprenticeship Week Wales is back for 2025, an annual celebration that shines a spotlight on the vital role apprenticeships play in shaping the future workforce, empowering learners and driving business success.

This year, AW Wales runs from Monday 10 – Sunday 16 February, where employers, colleges, schools and more come together to showcase the life changing opportunities apprenticeships provide and their significant contribution to the economy.

The career move with big opportunities that can help take you to the next level

It’s no secret that relevant skills, knowledge and experience are all incredibly valuable to employers – and fortunately, there’s one form of learning that can help you gain all of them in one neat package: an apprenticeship.

Winter Wellbeing Day at Gower College Swansea

Just before the Christmas break, Gower College Swansea held a special Wellbeing Day for its staff.

Over 130 staff members from across all campuses enjoyed a range of free activities which included an escape room challenge, festive wreath making, Shamanic healing, pet therapy, bingo and pickleball. In addition, they were able to seek advice on legal matters, HRT, mental health and fitness.

Go for it in 2025 with a part-time course for adult learners

It’s never too late to learn something new, and what better time to make that commitment than the start of a new year?

Gower College Swansea offers a vast range of courses for adult learners in all sorts of areas from the creative arts, health and beauty, and personal development, to construction and trades, business and finance, and essential skills.

What’s more, they are all available to take up on a part-time basis so you can fit them around work, family life and other commitments.

Awards win is icing on the cake for Mark

Mark Clement, Gower College Swansea’s Learning Area Manager for Hospitality, Tourism, Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, recently won an award for his sweet confections at a glittering event at St Tewdrics House, Chepstow.

Mark was named the Welsh regional winner in the Wedding Cake Designer of the Year category at the 2025 Wedding Industry Awards (TWIA).

College welcomes Julie James MS to its Green Hwb

It’s been an incredible year for the Landscaping and Eco-Construction team at Gower College Swansea.

Back in May, their brand new Green Hwb facility - comprising workrooms, art workshops, a pond, polytunnel and orchard - was officially launched by Iolo Williams.

During the summer, the teaching team were recognised with a Silver Award for FE Team of the Year at the Pearson National Teaching Awards. They were also finalists in the Learner Engagement in School/College category at the Professional Teaching Awards Cymru.

Gower College Swansea named on The Social Mobility List 2024

Gower College Swansea is proud to announce it features on The Social Mobility List 2024, an initiative that aims to recognise schools and colleges making significant strides in advancing social mobility across the UK. 

The first of its kind, The Social Mobility List, in partnership with bp, is a ground-breaking new publication from Making The Leap that will be published annually, focusing on highlighting the key contributors and initiatives that are driving social mobility in the UK.

GCS Owls Soar to Victory

Dominating the UK Winter Esports Groups for the Second Year Running

The Gower College Swansea Owls Esports teams have done it again!

Local Fashion Lecturer Knits 365 Hats for Swansea’s Homeless

Susanne David, a full-time Fashion Lecturer at Gower College Swansea, is proving that kindness and creativity can make a tangible difference in the lives of the homeless. In addition to her demanding teaching role, Susanne has set herself a challenge that goes beyond the classroom – to knit 365 hats, one for each day of the year, for those in need.

Gower College Swansea Achieves White Ribbon UK Accreditation: Committed to Ending Violence Against Women and Girls

Gower College Swansea is proud to announce its accreditation as a White Ribbon UK organisation, demonstrating its commitment to ending violence against women and girls.

As an accredited organisation, the College has established a dedicated White Ribbon steering group comprised of White Ribbon ambassadors and champions who are working to create a positive culture change and ensure women’s voices are heard.