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.

Gower College Swansea is celebrating the achievements of five apprentices from Swansea Council’s Digital Services team, who have recently completed their two-year Telecoms Professional apprenticeship programme. All five have successfully transitioned into career opportunities within the Council, marking a significant milestone in the partnership between the College and Swansea Council.

By Paul Kift, Vice Principal: Skills and Partnerships, Gower College Swansea

In today’s fast-evolving economy, businesses face constant pressure to stay competitive, innovative, and productive. One highly effective yet underutilised strategy is apprenticeships. At Gower College Swansea, we see daily the transformative impact they have on businesses across Wales.

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.

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.

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.

Gower College Swansea has been named a finalist for School/College of the Year at the eighth annual UK Social Mobility Awards.

The awards were established to recognise and celebrate forward-thinking organisations that are actively creating positive social change for their employees and in their communities, by embedding social mobility initiatives into their core business strategy.

Gower College Swansea is thrilled to announce the availability of a brand new Legal Services apprenticeship, further expanding our award-winning apprenticeship provision.

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX), this highly practical and career-focused programme will enable candidates to pursue a variety of roles within the legal sector, including Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Legal Administrator and Legal Secretary.

Are you an employer interested in hiring an apprentice or looking to learn more about how apprenticeships can benefit your business? Join us at our employer apprenticeship drop in event.

This event has been specifically designed to provide employers like you with the opportunity to engage directly with our experts and learn more about the extensive apprenticeship support available at the College. 

Gower College Swansea is delighted to share that one of its Level 2 Floor Covering apprentices, Dale Dee-Ray, was recently awarded the runner up award at the prestigious 2024 CFA Flooring Apprentice of the Year competition.

Announced as Highly Commended, Dale displayed his passion for the flooring industry and a drive for excellence, whilst demonstrating his unwavering dedication to his apprenticeship journey.