Coleg Gwent News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Emily studied Level 3 Musical Theatre at Crosskeys campus to turn her passions into a career path, and it was an eye-opening experience for her that’s led to place at the prestigious Guildford School of Acting!