College News
College supports Digital 2030 vision
Jisc is working in partnership with Welsh Government to drive forward Digital 2030, which aims to see learning providers in Wales harness the potential of digital technology underpinned by principles of innovation, collaboration, co-production and social partnership.
Gower College Swansea is proud to have taken part in two recent case studies:
The Growing Comms project looks at the installation of connected active learning spaces in HE and FE which impact positively on learners.
Read more‘Home away from home’ for Gower College Swansea’s international students
Gower College Swansea’s international students, who are aged between 16 and 18, come from countries all over the world. This year the College have students from Cambodia, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Iran, Italy, Romania, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates and Vietnam.
Read moreFE colleges join forces with CITB to improve provision and support across construction sector
This year, ColegauCymru, on behalf of their member colleges, signed an agreement with Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) in a move to support the provision of construction qualifications and support for learners, apprentices and employers across Wales.
This comes as the industry continues to demand talent, qualifications and skills that are fit for purpose, future proofed and that will support the Welsh economy in the long term. The Agreement will strengthen the relationship between FE colleges and the construction industry in Wales.
Read morePartnership success for Independent Living Skills and Apprenticeships
The Independent Living Skills (ILS) and Gower College Swansea (GCS) Training departments celebrate the fruits of their new joint first initiative which has enabled two students with additional learning needs to transition from a one-year work internship programme into supported, paid apprenticeships with local employers this April.
Read moreMinister talks to College students following EMA announcement
Gower College Swansea was delighted to welcome the Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, to the Tycoch Campus on 17 April.
The Minister dropped in to speak to students and staff, including Principal Mark Jones, following the announcement that Wales is set to be the first UK nation to increase the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) payment for learners.
From April 2023, the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) will increase from £30 per week to £40 for eligible further education students in sixth form or college.
Gower College Swansea learners step into the spotlight at Creative Futures event
Gower College Swansea hosted an exciting Creative Futures event on Thursday 23 March, bringing together fashion, hair and makeup and music in a showcase. The event took place at Tycoch Campus and was attended by pupils from Bishop Gore School, College learners, parents and guests.
Read moreGower College Swansea sponsors Mumbles Duathlon
Gower College Swansea was the title sponsor again this year for Mumbles Duathlon on 25 March.
Not only did the College sponsor the event but students from its Sports Massage Therapy level 3 and 4 course volunteered at the finished line, easing some very tired muscles. The students volunteer at numerous racing events throughout the year, building up hours of experience for their training.
A couple of Travel and Tourism Level 3 students also volunteered at the event, gaining some valuable experience of events management.
Read moreValuable learning during Travel and Tourism field trips
It’s been a busy few weeks for our Travel and Tourism students.
Level 3 students recently visited Folly Farm to look at how visitor attractions can attract different types of tourists. They took photo evidence of the diversification methods used to attract new customers.
Read morePro:Direct Football Academy trial – Wednesday 12 April
Following the success of the open trial in February, the Pro:Direct Academy are excited to announce another on Wednesday 12 April.
This trial is open to male footballers who are currently in Year 11 at school, and will be located at Penyrheol Leisure Centre 3G (SA4 4LP), 10am-12pm.
The Academy is the only Pro:Direct Football Academy in Wales, and allows players to train full-time like a pro, with UEFA and FA Licensed coaches, weekly competitive fixtures and pro-level fitness and recovery programmes.
Read moreCollege lecturer set to talk on Esports success
Gower College Swansea lecturer Kiran Jones is heading to the BETT 2023 exhibition as a keynote speaker.
Taking place at ExCel London from 29-31 March, Bett 2023 is the biggest education technology exhibition in the world.
Kiran, who teaches Computing, IT and Esports at the Tycoch campus as well as overseeing the social media accounts for the College’s wildly successful GCS Owls, will participate in the Level Up in Esports Education discussion on 30 March.
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