Coleg Gwent News

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.

A fantastic new opportunity has been announced by the Government to reduce long-term unemployment and skills shortages, and it’s a programme we’re proud to be part of… the Kickstart scheme!

Since completing work experience with Blaenau Gwent County Council and Alun Griffiths Civil Engineering and Construction during the school summer holidays, Nibin found his niche and knew he wanted to work in Civil Engineering industry in a hands on role.

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year, healthcare has been thrust into the spotlight. It’s an exciting time to be at the forefront of healthcare and we’re proud to play a role in training the healthcare providers of the future.

With dreams of pursuing a Master’s degree, Iranian learner Melika studied our ESOL course and gained the skills she needed to take her studies further than she imagined, now embarking on a PhD!

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.