College News

Gower College Swansea welcomes Team Wales Skills Torch Relay

Gower College Swansea recently welcomed the Team Wales Torch Relay to its Tycoch Campus, joining organisations across Wales in recognising the achievements, ambition and dedication of the learners, apprentices and young people representing Team Wales.

Swansea apprentice named Apprentice of the Year at Amazon Apprenticeship Awards

Horia Hirica, a Level 3 Digital Marketing apprentice with Gower College Swansea Training, has been named Apprentice of the Year – Advanced (Level 3) at Amazon’s Apprenticeship Award Ceremony in London.

Gower College Swansea launches new Flooring courses to support industry skills and workforce development

Gower College Swansea has launched a new range of practical Flooring courses designed to help businesses strengthen their workforce, address skills gaps and respond to the growing demands of the flooring industry.

Information sessions for construction and engineering employers

Gower College Swansea is inviting employers across the construction and engineering industries to attend a series of online information sessions this November, exploring training opportunities to help businesses develop their workforce, address skills gaps and prepare for the future demands of industry.

The Lord German OBE visits Gower College Swansea

Government and Politics students at Gower College Swansea welcomed a very special visitor to the Gorseinon Campus recently.

The Lord German OBE met with A Level students at the Gorseinon Campus as part of the popular Learn with the Lords programme. 

Gower College Swansea announces new home for College rugby at St Helen’s

Gower College Swansea has launched an exciting new partnership with Ospreys Rugby, giving its sport students a new home at one of Swansea's most iconic venues.

From this year, St Helen’s Rugby will become the new home of Gower College Swansea rugby, with students using the venue for learning, practical sessions and training. The College’s rugby team will also play its home fixtures there.

Gower College Swansea appoints Dominic Stead as new Director of Estates

Gower College Swansea is pleased to announce the appointment of Dominic Stead as Director of Estates, following a successful period in the role on an interim basis.

Under the leadership of the College's CEO, Dominic will be responsible for the implementation of the College's capital projects, supporting the ongoing development and effective management of its campuses .

With a career spanning 30 years in property, Dominic brings extensive experience across property management, strategic planning and estate operations, gained in both the public and private sectors.

FE colleges continue work to tackle misogyny and promote respectful relationships

Young men and boys from further education colleges across South-west Wales gathered at Gower College Swansea recently for a powerful regional event aimed at tackling misogyny, challenging harmful attitudes, and promoting respectful relationships. 

A partnership approach to digital education and innovation

Gower College Swansea has teamed up with Microsoft and partner education providers Coleg Gwent, Pembrokeshire College and Wrexham University to form the National Centre for Digital Skills (NCDS). 

The NCDS, which will provide a structured professional network that links together education and industry, was recently launched at Sketty Hall Business School.

An incredible A Level journey for James

Achieving an A* grade at A Level is a fantastic achievement – gaining five of them is truly remarkable.

But that’s what happened to Gower College Swansea student James Miller on results day back in August.

James studied A Levels in Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry, as well as the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (ASBW), at the Gorseinon Campus.