education
COLEG GWENT Description: Offering flexible practical courses throughout their Newport, Crosskeys, Pontypool, Ebbw Vale and Usk campuses, Coleg Gwent offer a broad range of courses for individuals looking to develop new skills or take on new challenges. From GCSEs through to higher education and mature students, Coleg Gwent’ s courses are largely vocational and of a high quality. Example courses: Computing and IT, catering and hospitality, applied science, health and social care, sport leisure and public services Open days: Consult their website for the latest information on forthcoming open days.
Contact: 01495 333333 / info @ coleggwent. ac. uk www. coleggwent. ac. uk
COLEG MORGANNWG Description: With its £ 40m campus development, Colef Morgannwg has expanded once more to become one of the largest training providers in Wales. A modern development specifically geared toward a 21st century learning environment, Coleg Morgannwg’ s new Nantgarw campus combines with its already well-established campus sites across Rhondda Cynon Taf to offer a fantastic array of apprentice training, vocational courses or academic study for all ages. Example courses: Engineering, creative industries, professional administration, work-based learning, adult learning and distance learning Open days: Wed 28-Thurs 29 Aug
Contact: 01443 663202 / www. morgannwg. ac. uk
HOWELL’ S SIXTH FORM Description: Although largely an independent girls’ school, at college level Howell’ s includes boys aged between 16 and 18. Founded in 1860, Howell’ s is a grand and imposing school with a strong record of pupil attainment. Its sixth-form is highly commended and educational standards at Howell’ s are considered to be first-class with a range of testing subjects offered to its students. These include government and politics, modern languages, classical civilisations and art and design. Example courses: 21 AS and A levels to choose from. Open days: Consult their website for the next available open days.
Contact: 029 2056 2019 / www. howells-cardiff. gdst. net
NEATH PORT TALBOT COLLEGE Description: Providing education and training for students and adults alike, Neath Port Talbot College offers a wealth of courses over eight campuses in the Neath and Port Talbot area. Enjoy work-based learning, part-time or full-time education to suit you and make the most of the vocational courses on offer that will prepare you for a job without the cost of university. Example courses: Welsh Baccalaureate, AS / A-levels, vocational construction, sport and public services, creative visual and performing arts, catering. Open days: Consult their website for the next available open days.
Contact: 01639 648000 / www. nptc. ac. uk www. ucas. ac. uk Your one-stop university education resource
MERTHYR TYDFIL COLLEGE Description: As an off shoot of Glamorgan University, Merthyr Tydfil College offers great prospects for those looking to progress their studies through to University level. With a new building adding to the college’ s first-rate facilities, students can be assured a fantastic learning environment and a broad range of subjects to study; both academic and vocational. Catering for 14-19 year olds, construction, business, law, hairdressing and performing arts can be studied alongside GCSE and A-level courses. A versatile college with plenty of ambition. Example courses: Courses cater for 16 + with a range of further and higher education courses on offer alongside work-based learning. Open days: Consult their website for the latest information on forthcoming open days.
Contact: 01685 726000 / www. merthyr. ac. uk
WORKING OUT WHAT’ S RIGHT FOR YOU
When faced with so many options, it’ s not always easy to work out what’ s best for you. Even when you’ ve completed three years at university, the next step can often be a daunting one. Taking careers and education advice is a brilliant way to set yourself on the right path and discuss with a trained adviser when might be best for you; whether this be part-time education, higher education, vocational training, or one of the many practical apprentice schemes on offer across Wales. GO Wales( www. gowales. co. uk) is a fantastic organisation geared toward both undergraduates and recent graduates living in Wales. Pairing students with businesses and all important trainee schemes and work placements, Go Wales provides advice and support in your search for employment and vital experience to give you that first step on the ladder to employment. Offering careers advice for adults as well as students and school-leavers, Careers Wales( www. careerswales. com) is a fantastic resource for those looking to utilise their skills in the workplace. Careers Wales offer advice and ideas, as well as job and course information across Wales. A useful resource for teenagers and adults alike, use Careers Wales to find your perfect apprenticeship scheme, work placement or job.
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