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FE leaders visit Finland to explore and learn from the country’s approach to vocational education and training
In April 2024, ColegauCymru led a delegation of further education Principals and Welsh Government officials on a visit to Helsinki, as part of a Taith funded project. The purpose of the visit was to...
ColegauCymru leads visit to Scotland to explore developments in recognition of prior learning policy and practice
ColegauCymru was pleased to lead a delegation from Wales on a visit to Scotland in early April, to explore their work in the field of recognition of prior learning (RPL). The Welsh Government funded...
FE sector events - sharing knowledge and best practice to move forward the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda
The ColegauCymru Equality and Diversity Group exists to work together to contribute to progressing equality, diversity and inclusion across the sector. This includes how the FE sector can support the ...
Celebrating young women in STEM subjects on International Women’s Day 2024
Spotlight on The College Merthyr Tydfil International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, and here we celebrate tw...
Further education colleges vital and more accessible way for many to gain higher education qualifications
Local further education colleges are ‘the way to go’ for studying towards a foundation degree, HNC or HND and provide an alternative pathway to traditional universities, opening doors to education...
Inclusive Multisport event returns for fourth year supporting FE learners to get active!
ColegauCymru is pleased to confirm that our inclusive FE Multisport Event will return for a fourth year. Hosted at Pembrey Country Park on Wednesday 15th May 2024, this Duathlon offers an opportu...
Shaping the future of further education: delivering a stronger, greener, and fairer Wales
The establishment of the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research (CTER) is a landmark piece of legislation. It marks the introduction of one of the most significant reforms to the architecture ...
Students lead the way to the next elections
Students, often dubbed as the leaders of tomorrow, are taking action today by leading voter registration drives in their college. Rebecca Deegan, Founder & CEO, I Have a Voice. In recent years, stud...
An Anti-Racist Wales: Unleashing potential or locking up hate, the future is in our hands
Cardiff and Vale College Assistant Principal, Yusuf Ibrahim shares his thinking on the journey towards an Anti-Racist Wales. Since its inception eighteen months ago, Wales’ Anti Racism Action Plan h...
Shaping the future of vocational education and training
ColegauCymru Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Rachel Cable, welcomes the appointment of the new CTER Chief Executive and believes the Commission offers a real opportunity to redesign learning pa...
Further education colleges across Wales committed to supporting women through the menopause
Today, on World Menopause Day 2023, all further education colleges across Wales have signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge, committing to take positive action to make sure everyone going through the m...
Generative AI in further education and skills – the myths, the threats and the opportunities
Jisc is the UK higher, further education and skills sectors’ not-for-profit organisation for digital services and solutions, championing the importance and potential of digital technologies for UK e...
ColegauCymru highlights the importance of wellbeing on World Mental Health Day 2023
Today we are marking #WorldMentalHealthDay. Our further education sector is committed to prioritising the mental health of our learners and staff which in turn will support healthier individuals and c...
Inclusivity - Challenging Our Assumptions
As we continue to celebrate #AdultLearnersWeek, this year’s campaign looks to connect people to lifelong learning opportunities and inspire them to embrace second chances. With a focus on the key th...
New Cymraeg Gwaith+ Cohort
Cymraeg Gwaith+ is a new scheme in the further education sector and we are already in the second term with a new cohort of learners starting on Wednesday. The 10-week plan is tailored for staff in fur...
