College News
Engineering student collects manufacturing award
Gower College Swansea Engineering student Amadou Khan recently picked up an award at the prestigious EEF Future Manufacturing Awards at Cardiff City Stadium
Amadou took Bronze in the Pathway to Apprenticeship (PTA) Student of the Year category.
Amadou was a PTA student during 2013/14 and demonstrated an excellent attitude towards every aspect of the programme, including his work placement at AAH Pharmaceuticals. Upon completion of the PTA, he progressed onto the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering.
Read moreCynnal Cymru – The Wales We Want
As part of Mis Cwl Cymru, Cynnal Cymru brought their ‘The Wales We Want’ project to Gower College Swansea.
The Welsh Government funded project is aimed at getting young people to voice their opinions on the 'Wales they Want', information that will be fed into the Well-Being of Future Generations Bill.
Comedians Daniel Glyn and (former Gower College Swansea student) Ignacio Lopez visited the college and put on a special stand up gig followed by a discussion on The Wales We Want.
Read moreSinging workshops with Mark Llewelyn Evans
As part of the St David’s Day / Mis Cŵl Cymru celebrations at Gower College Swansea, baritone Mark Llewelyn Evans conducted music workshops with Performing Arts students, many of whom are keen to study music and acting at university.
Mark studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama before attending the National Opera Studio. His performances include classical and popular songs, Rodgers & Hammerstein hits, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, film scores and Celtic ballads.
Read moreEnergy Centre officially opened
GCS Training, the business training arm of Gower College Swansea, has officially opened a brand new Energy Centre at its new Hill House site.
Julie James, Deputy Minister for Skills and Technology, was among the special guests at the launch event. The Minister was shown around the fully refurbished facilities and saw first-hand how the centre will deliver state-of-the-art training courses for the electrical, gas and plumbing trades.
Five-star venue welcomes Hospitality students
Hospitality students from Gower College Swansea recently attended an industry taster day at the five-star Oldwalls Gower.
During the visit, which was organised by the college’s Enterprise Officer Lucy Turtle and lecturer Stephen Williams, the students enjoyed a behind the scenes tour of the award-winning venue. They also attended workshops with the head chef, catering manager, wedding coordinator and sales team.
Read moreOpen day for Foundation Degrees Early Years / Care and Support
Interested in studying a Foundation Degree in Early Years or Care and Support?
We are pleased to invite you to an information session to be held at our Tycoch site on Monday 27 April from 10am - 12 pm.
Read moreFundraiser for Freya Bevan Trust - 27 March
Support a great local cause! Marathon Treatment Session at the Broadway Centre in aid of the Freya Bevan Fund
Level 3 Complementary Therapy Students
Friday 27 March, 9.15am-3pm
15min treatments in Reflexology and Aromatherapy
Suggested £5 minimum donation
College hosts Mechanical Engineering regional finals
Gower College Swansea recently played host to the SkillsCompetition Wales final for Mechanical Engineering (CAD).
Students from across Wales converged at the Gorseinon campus on 17 March, where they were given practical tasks to complete under the watchful eye of a panel of judges drawn from education and industry.
Read moreSinger / songwriter performs special gig for students
Singer / songwriter – and star of BBC’s The Voice – Bronwen Lewis recently visited Gower College Swansea’s Tycoch campus.
Bronwen met with Hair and Beauty students before performing a selection of numbers from her new album, Pureheart.
There was also a special screening of the film Pride, in which Bronwen appears. Based on a true story, Pride tells the story of a group of lesbian and gay activists who raised money to help families affected by the miners’ strike in 1984.
Read moreAnnual Student Conference 2015
Around 100 learners from Gower College Swansea attended the recent Annual Student Conference at Sketty Hall.
During the day, students took part in various workshops based on the theme of ‘how to succeed at college and in life.’
Motivational speaker Lee Jackson was also on hand to inspire students on how to stay motivated through ups and downs and how to remain passionate about achieving set goals.
On the day students were encouraged to bid for up to £1500 from curriculum funding for equipment they felt would enhance their learning experience.
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