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.

Gower College Swansea is delighted to announce the availability of a brand new User Centred Design apprenticeship pathway. This new route has been designed to meet the needs of employers and skill gaps in the local area, allowing learners to gain nationally recognised qualifications whilst working and learning. 

Adult Learners’ Week is the biggest celebration of learning in Wales, coordinated by the Learning and Work Institute in partnership with the Welsh Government. It aims to inspire adults to discover a passion for learning and skills development and show them that it’s never too late to start learning.

Apprenticeships are a great way to gain qualifications while you work and earn a wage.

As one of the largest providers of apprenticeships in Wales, Gower College Swansea is pleased to share a range of current local vacancies.

If you are interested in applying for a vacancy, please contact the individual employer using the email details provided.

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National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2023 is the 16th annual celebration of apprenticeships in the UK and brings together businesses and apprentices to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy. It coincides with Apprenticeship Week Wales (AWW) which aims to celebrate and promote apprenticeships in Wales as a valuable pathway into work or a new career.