College News

Apprenticeship Week Wales open evening and information sessions

Apprenticeship Week Wales is a week-long celebration dedicated to raising awareness and showcasing why apprenticeships are a genius decision to individuals, employers, and the future workforce.

This year, AW Wales runs from Monday 5 - Sunday 11 February, and Gower College Swansea are offering an array of activities to demystify and celebrate apprenticeships:

Over 60 employers voice concern over potential cuts to apprenticeships

Over 60 employers from across Wales have joined together to call for funding for the Welsh Government flagship apprenticeship programme to be protected, to ensure the economic prosperity of Wales.

Gower College Swansea appoints new Principal

One of Wales’ largest further education colleges, Gower College Swansea, has appointed Kelly Fountain as its next Principal.

Kelly, former Vice Principal for Academic Services at NPTC Group of Colleges, will take up the position in January 2024.

Kelly will bring more than 20 years’ experience to the role, with a proven track record of strong strategic leadership and management, and a breadth and depth of senior experience in complex and multi-faceted organisations.

Students meet creative industries insiders

Vocational media students at our Gorseinon Campus have had an amazing opportunity to meet with industry insiders.

Members of BBC Cymru Wales’ Creative Production Scheme team attended an informal networking event with our learners just before the Christmas break.

The event had a speed dating style format where the students met with programme-makers from BBC Cymru Wales and the independent sector, and from across a wide variety of genres including news, sport, radio, digital and marketing, education and archives.

New year, new you? Explore part-time courses at Gower College Swansea

A splash in the sea for charity

College celebrates Swansea Council ILM cohort success

College celebrates Swansea Council ILM cohort success

Gower College Swansea was delighted to celebrate the achievements of Swansea Council’s Parks and Cleansing team.

Jeremy Davies’ team embarked on their ILM Level 3 Award just over twelve months ago, and with the support and guidance of the College’s tutors Adele Morgan and Susan Washer, the team successfully graduated at an intimate celebration event at Sketty Hall Business School.

Swansea pupils enjoy Taster Day at Gower College Swansea

Scaling the ALPS: Sharing best practice for adult education in Swansea

Members of the Adult Learning Partnership Swansea (ALPS) recently met at Gower College Swansea’s Llwyn y Bryn Campus for a sharing best practice event.

ALPS, which is funded by Welsh Government, brings together prominent institutions dedicated to adult learning, who strive to provide accessible, high-quality education that aligns with the needs and aspirations of the community.