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.

Gower College Swansea is proud to announce its remarkable success at last week’s InsideOut Awards, held at the Troxy in London. 

The College secured two prestigious wins and received a Highly Commended recognition at this annual mental health awards event, powered by the InsideOut LeaderBoard and Wellbeing @ Work Summits.

Gower College Swansea is delighted to announce that it has been named as a Finalist in the British Training Awards 2024.

The awards celebrate the organisations and individuals that are truly passionate about the role of learning and development in building a thriving workforce.

Gower College Swansea has recently won the AoC Award for Widening Participation at this year’s Association of College’s Beacon Awards.

Attracting hundreds of applications from all over the country each year, the Beacon Awards are the most prestigious awards in further education and have been running for 29 years.  

The awards celebrate the best and most innovative practice in further education colleges and demonstrate the far-reaching impact of colleges on their students and the communities they serve.

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:

Gower College Swansea emerges as an educational pioneer once again, proudly launching a brand-new apprenticeship pathway in User Centred Design (UCD), establishing itself as the first and exclusive provider of this innovative program in Wales. With a dedication to innovation and fostering talent, the College marks a significant milestone by introducing a curriculum that aligns with the demands of contemporary industries.