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Coleg Gwent News

How the Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition boosted Holly’s career

16 February 2022

Electrical and electronic engineering apprentice, Holly, has thrown herself into the world of engineering, embracing opportunities with both hands. One experience and achievement she’s proud of is coming second in the Screwfix Trade Apprentice of the Year competition.

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5 Reasons to choose an apprenticeship

4 February 2022

During an apprenticeship, you’re employed to do a job while studying towards a qualification, making it a great alternative to studying A Levels or a full time course at college. Lots of young people choose to take the apprenticeship route at Coleg Gwent and here’s why...

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LGBT+ History Month 2022

LGBT+ History Month 2022

1 February 2022

As a diverse and inclusive college, our community represents all segments of society. So, it’s important for us to celebrate and promote diversity and equality this month, and always, through our day-to-day work at the college. One of the latest things that we’re proud to introduce is pronoun pins!

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Celebrity makeup artist Mimi Choi inspires Welsh talent - theatrical and media makeup alumni Jenna Mcdonnell

Celebrity makeup artist Mimi Choi inspires Welsh talent

28 January 2022

Theatrical and Media Makeup alumni, Jenna Mcdonnell, developed the foundations for a successful career in the makeup industry at Coleg Gwent. This has led to her setting up a high-profile event with internationally renowned Makeup Artist Mimi Choi.

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Employability skills

Boost your chances with employability skills

27 January 2022

Employability Week is coming up at Coleg Gwent from 31st January – 6th February, and we’ve got a whole host of activities lined up for our learners to get involved in and boost their chances of landing a role in the competitive jobs market.

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Alumni spotlight: Dan Nicholls from Dragons Rugby

24 January 2022

Coleg Gwent is the place where success begins for so many people! Numerous actors, entrepreneurs, musicians, and sports stars have begun their journey at one of our five campuses, and Dan Nicholls joins them as one of our successful alumni working at Dragons Rugby.

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