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Coleg Ceredigion furniture making students are taking part in a live competition brief to design trophies for Gwyl Cerdd Dant Festival 2025.

A prototype design for the competition with a heart and house shapes

Enhancing wellbeing through nature is one of the key aspects looked at by a team of lecturers at Coleg Sir Gâr ahead of a student trip to Slovenia.

Three people dressed for the cold in a cold environment with a dog

A Coleg Ceredigion student has had the opportunity of a lifetime gaining work experience at the Italian Embassy in London with renowned head chef, Danilo Cortellini.

Oliver standing with the Italian chef in a very plush room

Emma Williams, a Hair and Beauty lecturer at Coleg Sir Gâr, has been raising awareness and money for Cancer Hair Care UK, a charity providing free services to individuals undergoing chemotherapy across Wales and England. To date, Emma has raised an impressive £490, contributing to the vital support the charity offers to cancer patients.

learners stood in a group wearing colourful wigs for a charity walk

Coleg Sir Gâr recently hosted an inspiring Youth Ambassadors conference, organised by Youth Sport Trust, welcoming students from local schools to gain valuable skills, build networks and explore their potential as future change-makers.

learners sat on the ground in a sports hall completing a mind map during a workshop

Coleg Ceredigion’s catering student Ella Clements has secured an exceptional position as an interior stewardess aboard a luxury yacht in Monaco, France. Her role involves providing fine dining service for a prestigious owner and their guests while maintaining the yacht’s interior to a five-star standard.

Female student in uniform sat on a chair in a yacht she works on

Coleg Sir Gar and Coleg Ceredigion has announced six new further education ambassadors for the 2024-25 academic year.

A student with a Coleg Cymraeg hoodie on in yellow and grey

Students at Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion have brought home medals from the UK national final of WorldSkills UK

Evanna and her silver medal against a copper wall wearing red

A Coleg Sir Gâr creative media student has been successful in obtaining a place on the Hiroshima-ICAN Academy on Nuclear Weapons and Global Security 2024.

Joseph with greenery behind him sat in a blue short sleeved top looking at the camera

Students from Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion are set to compete in the upcoming WorldSkills UK and SkillsBuild national finals, taking place this week in Manchester and Milton Keynes.

A group of students in red competition hoodies standing together, smiling

Local Aberystwyth artist Pete Monaghan recently shared his creative process with art and design students, sparking their creativity and encouraging them to explore new drawing materials and mark-making techniques.

Three female students focus on their art projects, each expressing creativity in a lively and inspiring environment

Two carpentry apprentices from Coleg Ceredigion’s Cardigan campus are putting their skills to the test as they prepare to compete at the SkillBuild UK final.

A person working on a workbench with a technical drawing in the background

From November 4th–8th, 2024, The Green Skills Academy at Coleg Sir Gâr is excited to celebrate Green Careers Week, an initiative designed to connect students, educators, parents, and local employers with the vast and growing field of green careers.

A poster for Green Careers Week with the dates 4th until 8th and a QR Code

Coleg Ceredigion students have been named as one of the top three team of winners in a competition called Game Jam, organised by WorldSkills UK.

Two young people sitting and gaming watching the screen

A group of ILS (Independent living skills) learners recently participated in a football tournament organised by Colegau Cymru. The event, which supported the ‘Show Racism the Red Card’ campaign, was aimed at encouraging teamwork, confidence and personal growth.

 Students gather on a soccer field, showcasing teamwork and excitement during their football tournament.