Coleg Gwent News

Lecturer, Brian Back, has taught Sociology and Access to Humanities and Social Sciences at Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone for ten years. To continue passing on his experience, knowledge, support, and passion, Brian has written a book called ‘THE ANSWER TO LIFE: The Simple Solution to the Problems of Living’.

January has arrived and 2022 has got off to a flying start at Coleg Gwent. We have a range of exciting courses starting this January at your local campus, with fantastic opportunities to learn something new this year.

We’re pleased to announce that we’ve become an Official Commercial Partner for Dragons Rugby for the 2021 - 2022 seasons, so you can pursue post 16 education alongside improving your skills on the rugby pitch.

November saw the first in a series of Employer Engagement Webinars hosted by members of our experienced employer engagement team.

It’s been another fantastic year of WorldSkills UK competitions and results for Team Wales, with Coleg Gwent learners winning Gold, Silver, Bronze and Highly Commended across a range of skills competitions! 

Our talented learners across Coleg Gwent have been given the unique opportunity to get creative and design a logo for the Torfaen Strategic Economic Forum’s new Business Forum.