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Coleg Gwent we are proud to mark and celebrate LGBTQ history month 2020. We pride ourselves on our forward thinking and progressive community where our learners and staff are able to embrace themselves and be who they are without fear.

Apprenticeships are perfect for those who want to get straight into work whilst gaining qualifications at the same time, and here at Coleg Gwent we are proud to support over 445 learners who are doing just that.

On 14 January 2019, Coleg Gwent Dragons Junior Rugby Academy became champions of Wales once again, winning the final of the Welsh School and Colleges Rugby League trophy from Coleg y Cymoedd at Sardis Road, Pontypool, 14-8.

Three Coleg Gwent students have begun 2020 having won funding in the form of a grant in the annual Tafflab enterprise kick-starter competition.

Loneliness is a challenge faced by many young people and is something the College is taking steps to address. At a recent Buddy Day held at Pontypool Campus, a small group of learners from across the College came together to speak about social isolation and how to tackle it.

Coleg Gwent students have struck gold at the recent WorldSkills UK LIVE national finals, beating counterparts from colleges across the UK at the Awards Ceremony on Saturday 23rd November.