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.

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.

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 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.

Gower College Swansea recently welcomed employers from the legal sector to a dedicated breakfast event, focusing on developing the next generation of industry talent through apprenticeships.

The first ever apprenticeship course focusing on putting people at the centre of the design of digital public services is celebrating the successful graduation of its three students.

The User Centred Design apprenticeship was developed by the Centre for Digital Public Services (CDPS) in partnership with Gower College Swansea (GCS).

By Lucy Bird, Commercial Manager at Gower College Swansea

A win for employers, who benefit from day-one business contributions, and a win for employees, who earn qualifications alongside a wage – FM apprenticeships at Gower College Swansea offer benefits for all.

In today’s fast-paced world, buildings are more than just structures, they are complex ecosystems requiring skilled professionals to keep them running efficiently. This is where Facilities Management (FM) comes in, with apprenticeships providing a direct pathway to a thriving career in the sector.

Upskilling with Gower College Swansea's apprenticeships can lead you on a path to success.

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.

A 19-year-old from Port Talbot is encouraging pupils from her former secondary school to consider apprenticeships as a chosen career path.

Sally Hughes attended Ysgol Cwm Brombil in Port Talbot before attending Neath college to do AS-Levels in biology, chemistry and psychology. After completing the year, Sally enrolled onto a BTEC Level 3 Applied Science at Gower College Swansea.  

Ahead of Apprenticeship Week Wales 2019, Sally has returned to her former school to talk to the current learners about her successful experience as an apprentice.

Sally Hughes is on course for a rewarding career with Tata Steel in Port Talbot and hopes to inspire other young women to follow a science career pathway.

The only female in a group of technical apprentices recruited by the company in Port Talbot in September, 2016, she says it has not been easy to be successful within a male dominated environment.

However, the 19-year-old from Port Talbot is determined to reach her full potential by embracing all opportunities available to her.