Coleg Gwent News

Creative industries are growing five times faster than other sectors in Britain, but only 3-14% of individuals working in these sectors are from ethnic minority communities and we hope to change this.

At Coleg Gwent, we know that many of our learners have ambitions that extend far beyond their studies. So, we aim to support you to develop valuable skills and knowledge through extra-curricular activities and entrepreneurial competitions like the Tafflab Programme.

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.

Sport and fitness have always been a major part of life for ex-professional Welsh cyclist, Megan Chard. But Megan now has time to focus on other things like completing her gym instructing course at Coleg Gwent.

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.

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.