Pitman Training to open new centre in Swansea Leading office skills training provider Pitman Training is set to open a new centre in Swansea on 19 November as demand for its courses grows during the recession.
College looks ahead to new era Staff and students are celebrating a run of success as what is likely to be the last academic year at ‘Swansea College’ gets underway.
Students celebrate IB success Swansea College is celebrating a 95% pass rate for its International Baccalaureate students this year.
A festival of colour and creativity The creative talents of Swansea College students will be celebrated during their annual 'Festival of the Arts' in June. From 8th - 12th June the corridors and classrooms of Llwyn y Bryn will be transformed into a riot of colour and creativity
Students encouraged to volunteer A special event has been organised at Swansea College to encourage more students to take up voluntary work. The Volunteering Fayre takes place at the college Sports Centre on 1st June
Art at the community's heart As well as keeping on top of their college work, community-minded students Holly Clarke and Mark Sorensen are also heading up a campaign to inspire other young people through art.
Award for adult learner An adult learner from Swansea has been presented with an award at a glittering ceremony at the Wales Millennium Centre.
It all adds up for adult learners Monday 6th July will be a big day for Swansea College tutor Ruth Benson and her student Julie Clarke - that's when they'll both head to Cardiff to find out if they've won a coveted learndirect award.
A night out with the stars! A group of Media students from Swansea College have spent a fantastic evening rubbing shoulders with the stars.
Competition heats up at Swansea Swansea College is set to host the regional final of the prestigious Worldskills UK Industrial Electronics competition next week.
Sporting students celebrated Swansea College's sporting superstars have been honoured at a special student-led ceremony.
Schools show off their catering skills Pupils from three local comprehensive schools have treated their teachers and families to a delicious three course meal at Swansea College.
Students prepare for world of work Swansea College, Gallu and Careers Wales recently teamed up to put on a work experience showcase for Travel and Tourism students at the Tycoch campus.
Students collect for Ugandan orphans IT students at Swansea College were so inspired by the recent Comic Relief and Kenya Project fundraising activities around campus that they decided to start their very own charitable project.
Learning@Work Day gets a clean bill of health... Learning@Work Day, the national campaign to promote the benefits, to employers and employees, of learning in and for work, was launched at Neath Port Talbot Hospital with a breakfast event on Thursday 14 May.
Students enjoy the Easter spirit Travel and Tourism students from Swansea College have been helping local schoolchildren get into the Easter spirit.
Enterprise 'hub' for young people launched Swansea College is leading on an initiative that aims to encourage entrepreneurial spirit in young people This exciting project, called the Swansea Bay Enterprise Consortia and headed up by Swansea College’s Enterprise Education Manager Sue Poole
Students walk for children's charities A group of staff and students from Swansea College recently put themselves through a gruelling 40-mile trek to raise money for charity. The walk, through beautiful Cannock Chase in Staffordshire, was led by tutors Pat Reid, Ian Peabody and Julian Fuge and
Catwalk show celebrates centuries of style Swansea College students took their audience on a rollercoaster journey through time and space at their recent 'Equality Rules All' [ERA] fashion show. The event, which raised money for the Lymphoma and Leukaemia Fund [Wales], was organised by staff and s
Double award honour for college Swansea College is celebrating after being named as a Gold Award winner by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents [RoSPA.] This is the second consecutive year that the college has been awarded this honour after being judged against other educat
Students hold first conference Students from Swansea College have held their first ever conference in the city centre. The event, held at the Dragon Hotel, enabled students to give their feedback on all aspects of college life from 'what makes a lesson brilliant' to the benefits of tut
Retro glamour for good cause From 1950s nipped-in waists and Winklepickers to 1960s miniskirts and 1980s Gothic chic, no era of fashion will be forgotten at Swansea College's upcoming 'Equality Rules All' extravaganza.
Big careers begin at college From September Swansea College will offer a brand new 'Academy' for school leavers wishing to pursue a career in accountancy.
Glimpse of a glamorous life A group of students from Swansea College have taken part in a magazine photo shoot with internationally successful fashion photographer Lee Jenkins.
College goes bananas Swansea College went bananas on Fairtrade Friday when staff and students hoped to help break a world record.
College show for ex-student Sean Tuan John, one of Wales' most successful independent choreographers - and ex-Swansea College student - is returning to Llwyn y Bryn for a special one-off performance.
Plumbing apprentice heads for final ansea College student William Davies has won the South West regional heat of the HIP! UK Apprentice Plumber of the Year 2009 competition.
Permanent Secretary visits city campus Dame Gillian Morgan, the Permanent Secretary to the Welsh Assembly Government, recently paid a visit to Swansea College.
Hilary's Bilingual Teaching is a Cut Above the Rest A Swansea lecturer is waxing lyrical about an innovative language course which has helped her achieve a career ambition. Hilary Jones, who teaches hair and beauty at Swansea College, is now able to deliver lessons through the medium of Welsh after taking
£40K makeover for college Sports Centre Swansea College has invested almost £40, 000 in brand new fitness equipment at its Tycoch Sports Centre. The revamped gymnasium boasts a selection of state-of-the-art Nautilus equipment including tread climbers, treadmills, bicycles, free weights
'Destination Unknown' for Tourism students Students on the Tourism Academy course at Swansea College can now perfect their skills in a brand new 'virtual' travel office at the Tycoch campus.'Destination Unknown' was officially launched at the recent college open evening.
Cambridge offer for college student Swansea College student Rosie Howard-Williams is celebrating after being offered a place at Cambridge University Rosie, who lives in the Mayhill area of the city, is currently studying A levels in English, Media Studies and Art and Design plus an AS level
Business brains enter the dragon's den It was a tense moment for Swansea College students when they stepped up to the 'Dragon's Den' last week. The Business and Finance Academy students were taking part in a special enterprise event designed to test their communication and marketing skills.
Swansea College in the city Students and staff from Swansea College will be present in the Quadrant Centre next week as part of a 'New Year, New Beginnings' event being organised by National Exhibitions.
Prizes for storytelling students As part of the celebrations for Swansea College's Information and Learning Technology Month, a group of Childcare students were recently presented with prizes for their efforts to encourage young children to read.
Bowling challenge for Swansea student An IT student from Swansea College recently represented Wales at the Under 25s Series Bowling Championships in Dunfermline, Scotland. Gareth Rees, who is studying a BTEC National Diploma in Information and Communication Technology at the Tycoch campus
Hospital staff put shine on learning An educational link-up between Swansea College and ABM University NHS Trust is already proving a hit with staff and helping the city's hospitals stay clean. Domestic staff from Morriston, Singleton and Cefn Coed hospitals have been working towards their N
We are scientists...and you could be too! Swansea College is working in partnership with local schools and the business community to promote science as a career route for young people.
College and school encourage bright sparks For the first time GCSE electronics pupils in a local secondary school are benefitting from tuition from Swansea College tutors.
Students lend a hand at awards A group of Swansea College students played an important role at the recent Tourism Swansea Bay Awards.
College and school encourage bright sparks For the first time GCSE electronics pupils in a local secondary school are benefitting from tuition from Swansea College tutors.
Students in community cook-off, 2nd December 2008 First year hospitality and catering students from Swansea College recently took part in a 'Get ready?Get steady?Let's cook' community event in Penlan.
A Capital Experience for Students, 1st December 2008 Students from Swansea College had a unique 'behind-the-scenes' look into the world of work recently when top London-based companies The Royal Bank of Scotland and GP Bullhound opened their doors to them.
London invite for fashionista Kelly 18th November 2008, Swansea College student and Rock ?n? Needle fashion entrepreneur Kelly Goss has been invited to take part in the London launch of the Clothes Show Live 2009.
Counselling training is top-notch WHEN experienced psychotherapist Lynne Wager returned home to Swansea, she could not believe how few training opportunities were available for people wishing to become counsellors.
Enabling Work Enabling Work realises just how problematic having to supply your literature in Accessible Formats can be.
Firms cash in on training CONSTRUCTION employers in South West Wales can now apply from this August 1 for a slice of a ?170 million training grant.
Spooky fun for fit kids Children who attended Swansea College?s Active Fun for Active Kids programme over the half-term holidays were in for an extra treat on Halloween.
Former student set for first cap A former Swansea College A level student has been selected to play for the Welsh rugby team when they face South Africa at the Millennium Stadium this Saturday.
Open Evening 12th of November Between 5pm and 8pm, college staff will be on hand at Tycoch and Llwyn y Bryn to discuss a range of full time course options from A levels to vocational qualifications and the International Baccalaureate.
College opens doors to pupils Over 80 pupils from local secondary schools were invited to Swansea College during the half term break to experience a range of 'taster' sessions.
Opening Doors for learners A group of learners from Swansea College have been presented with certificates of achievement after taking part in a six-week Opening Doors course.
Multicultural celebration at college It was easy to find your way to the Diversity Fayre at Swansea College today...you just had to follow the rumble of African drums and the hip hop beats.
Summer placement stretches out for James Over the summer a group of IT students from Swansea College beat off stiff competition to work alongside top computing research scientists at Cardiff University.
Students quiz community leaders Swansea College students have enjoyed some "face to face" time with local Councillors as part of Local Democracy Week.
Mining apprentice takes Swansea prize A Mining apprentice has been chosen as the Swansea College recipient of an annual Institution of Engineering and Technology [IET] cash prize.
Swansea is first for spa technology Holistics students at Swansea College are at the very cutting edge of technology following the installation of brand new spa equipment at the Broadway Centre, Tycoch.
Student restaurant officially launched 30th September 2008 The Vanilla Pod, Swansea College?s brand new training restaurant, has been officially launched.Catering and Hospitality students prepared and served a delicious menu for their VIP guests including canap?s, tomato and parmesan gratinee tart, rump of lamb,
College welcomes Koreans23rd September 2008 After winning the contract to host the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Teacher Training programme for a remarkable fifth consecutive year Swansea College is preparing to warmly welcome a new group of Korean teachers
BT placements on offer CHILDREN in local authority care in Wales are to be offered a series of work placements by BT. It follows a successful pilot scheme in Swansea, where three children spent two weeks finding out more about the kind of work
Businesses to move in as £3.7m building launches A VISION of the future has been officially unveiled in Gorseinon.The landmark £3.7 million Canolfan Gorseinon Centre was opened last Friday and includes space for businesses, a full daycare nursery and a healthy living cafe
Change wanted in work training MORE people want a change in laws about workplace training, according to a new poll. A YouGov survey released by TUC Wales said that 77 per cent of workers wanted the legal right to request paid time off for training.
