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What to expect when you start college
27 June 2023
Starting college this September? We can’t wait to see you for enrolment and Freshers Week soon. But to help you prepare in the meantime, here’s what you need to know about college life and what makes it different to school.
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Celebrating success at our annual apprenticeship awards
26 June 2023
The 2022/23 annual apprenticeship awards were held again this year, celebrating the very best of our talented group of apprentices.
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Celebrating our annual Learner Awards with Ollie Ollerton
23 June 2023
The annual Learner Awards Ceremony was held yesterday, celebrating inspirational learners and their achievements over the past academic year.
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Coleg Gwent Creative Arts Department Honoured in the Pearson National Teaching Awards
21 June 2023
The Coleg Gwent Creative Arts Department was honoured with the Silver Award for Further Education Team of the Year for an outstanding commitment to changing the lives of the children they work with every day.
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Ready for a career change? Access to HE is your pathway to a degree
15 June 2023
Education is a lifelong journey. It’s never too late to learn a new skill, pursue a passion, follow a dream, or explore a completely different avenue for your career, and Access to HE Diploma courses are your pathway to a degree.
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Coleg Gwent’s Celebration of UN Cultural Diversity Day
7 June 2023
At Coleg Gwent, we take pride in our commitment to inclusivity and celebrated together with an event that not only paid homage to Cultural Diversity Day but also tantalised taste buds with an array of delicious dishes from around the globe.