Gower College Swansea is pleased to announce a new series of informative webinars, designed specifically for employers interested in developing their workforce through professional qualifications in Information, Advice and Guidance as well as Careers, Information and Advice.
A partnership between Gower College Swansea and Energybuild Ltd has delivered impressive operational and financial results, showcasing the impact of Business Improvement Techniques (BIT) qualifications on operational efficiency, cost savings and productivity.
Gower College Swansea recently welcomed employers from the legal sector to a dedicated breakfast event, focusing on developing the next generation of industry talent through apprenticeships.
The first ever apprenticeship course focusing on putting people at the centre of the design of digital public services is celebrating the successful graduation of its three students.
The User Centred Design apprenticeship was developed by the Centre for Digital Public Services (CDPS) in partnership with Gower College Swansea (GCS).
By Lucy Bird, Commercial Manager at Gower College Swansea
A win for employers, who benefit from day-one business contributions, and a win for employees, who earn qualifications alongside a wage – FM apprenticeships at Gower College Swansea offer benefits for all.
In today’s fast-paced world, buildings are more than just structures, they are complex ecosystems requiring skilled professionals to keep them running efficiently. This is where Facilities Management (FM) comes in, with apprenticeships providing a direct pathway to a thriving career in the sector.
Gower College Swansea is celebrating the achievements of five apprentices from Swansea Council’s Digital Services team, who have recently completed their two-year Telecoms Professional apprenticeship programme. All five have successfully transitioned into career opportunities within the Council, marking a significant milestone in the partnership between the College and Swansea Council.
By Paul Kift, Vice Principal: Skills and Partnerships, Gower College Swansea
In today’s fast-evolving economy, businesses face constant pressure to stay competitive, innovative, and productive. One highly effective yet underutilised strategy is apprenticeships. At Gower College Swansea, we see daily the transformative impact they have on businesses across Wales.
It’s no secret that relevant skills, knowledge and experience are all incredibly valuable to employers – and fortunately, there’s one form of learning that can help you gain all of them in one neat package: an apprenticeship.
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.