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Equipment Donation Supports Greenfields School in Newport

2 December 2020

With the opening of our new Torfaen Learning Zone campus just around the corner, Rachel Gruber, a Technician in our School of Health and Social Care, decided to search for a new home for our old science equipment to give it a second lease of life.

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Taking care of our young carers through the QSCS accreditation

18 November 2020

Did you know that young adult carers are three times more likely to be out of education, employment or training than other young people, and five times more likely to drop out of college? But at Coleg Gwent, we've got you covered with a network of support under our QSCS accreditation.

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Global Entrepreneurship Week 2020

16 November 2020

At Coleg Gwent, we’re delivering a week of virtual activities to support our entrepreneurial learners to go freelance or start their very own business, without letting COVID-19 put their dreams and plans on hold, and Coleg Gwent alumnus, Abi Chamberlain, inspires with her story.

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COVID-19 hygiene kits handed out to keep you safe on campus

14 October 2020

We’ve been working hard to put the safety of our learners and staff first by making our campuses safe for the return to learning, and we’re settling into the new term well with COVID-19 restrictions in place.

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Here for you and supporting your mental health

23 September 2020

We’re proud to offer a welcoming, diverse and inclusive college environment where everyone feels supported to learn and achieve their goals and ambitions. And this year, we’re excited to launch a brand new mental health support service for our learners – Togetherall.

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Our Personal Training learners leading the way to keep you active

14 May 2020

With staying at home being the ‘new normal’, many of us are looking for ways to exercise and keep fit at home to boost our physical and mental wellbeing. Trying to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle during the Coronavirus lockdown is really important, but finding motivation to work out at home can be tough, even if you may be used to hitting to the gym or joining an exercise class. But AOC Sport have developed an innovative way to make it a little easier for us, and our Personal Training alumni are leading the way, hosting free weekly exercise sessions on Facebook.

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