ColegauCymru submits Taith Pathway 1 application
ColegauCymru is pleased to have submitted a Taith Pathway 1 funding application. If successful, the application for £285,780.96 will provide opportunities for 143 learners and 57 accompany...
ColegauCymru submits Taith Pathway 2 funding application for research project into vocational qualification reform and implementation of CTER Act
ColegauCymru has submitted an application for Pathway 2 funding to Wales’ new international learning exchange programme, Taith. Taith Pathway 2 aims to build partnership and strategic collaborat...
FE colleges and trade unions agree cost-of-living supplement and uprated Real Living Wage
This is a joint statement issued by ColegauCymru and the joint trade unions. Following a request from the joint trade unions, further education colleges and trade unions in Wales have agreed to the pa...
Work-based learning, Skills, and Employability - Autumn Update
Knowledge Transfer Scheme The Knowledge Transfer Scheme (KTS) was a new concept aimed at FE colleges and independent Work-based Learning (WBL) providers in Wales. KTS helps fund the delive...
ColegauCymru highlights plight of FE sector in draft budget consultation as cost-of-living pressures intensify
ColegauCymru has highlighted the increasing financial pressures facing further education colleges in the recent Senedd Finance Committee consultation on the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2023 - 2024.&...
FE colleges warn of difficult road ahead as Chancellor reveals Autumn Statement
As the Chancellor announces his Autumn Statement, ColegauCymru has today warned of a difficult road ahead, and the need to invest in colleges to aid economic recovery. The sector welcomes the re...
New Cymraeg Gwaith+ scheme open for January 2023 applications
The Cymraeg Gwaith scheme has been in operation in the further education sector since 2017. With 11 colleges taking part, the project funds Welsh tutors to teach Welsh for use in the workplace to over...
Fruitful collaboration with international partners Nexgen to help learners and staff thrive in the future world of work
CollegesWales International was pleased to meet with colleagues from Nexgen, a Spanish organisation which supports learners to develop their skills, mindsets and networking to succeed in their careers...
Successful regional forums look at next steps for Active Wellbeing in FE colleges
ColegauCymru recently held three regional Active Wellbeing Forums, bringing together college staff and learners and other stakeholders to discuss the next steps for promoting active wellbeing in furth...
Celebrating Work Welsh Scheme during Adult Learners' Week
As part of this week's Adult Learners’ Week celebrations, we are sharing some stories of adults learning Welsh on our Cymraeg Gwaith scheme. Here’s Fiona story. Fiona i...
New Infographics to promote active wellbeing in our colleges
Connecting activity, wellbeing and better mental health among further education learners and staff. A series of infographics supporting colleges and learners to be more active. Further ...
Further education colleges celebrate the value of adult learning during Adult Learners’ Week
ColegauCymru is delighted to support Adult Learners’ Week which takes place this week, 17 - 21 October 2022. The week is designed to demonstrate the powerful impact of lifelo...
Final transnational meeting for the Erasmobility KA2 platform paves the way for future VET partnerships
Our European and International Project Manager Sian Holleran has this week attended a successful meeting in Romania to establish the future of the Erasmobility website. Erasmobility is a free o...
Internationalisation Strategy set to broaden teaching and learning horizons in FE
ColegauCymru has launched a new Internationalisation Strategy for the further education sector in Wales. The Strategy will support the enrichment and enhancement of teaching and learning...
Series of regional events looking at the next stages for Active Wellbeing in the Further Education sector
This Autumn ColegauCymru will be holding a series of events looking at the next stages for Active Wellbeing in the Further Education sector. ColegauCymru is delighted to invite representatives f...
Further education colleges to close to mark the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
In line with Welsh Government guidance, all further education institutions across Wales will close on the bank holiday declared for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral. Colleges will ...
Paying tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
It is with deep sadness that we learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. ColegauCymru would like to pass on its sincere condolences to the Royal Family.
Colleges celebrate GCSE and vocational results success
Further education colleges are today congratulating learners across Wales as they receive their GCSE and vocational results. ColegauCymru Chair Guy Lacey said, “Congratulation...
Colleges celebrate A level and vocational results success
ColegauCymru is delighted to celebrate with learners from across Wales as they receive their qualification results today. ColegauCymru Chair Guy Lacey said, “Congratulations to all learners as t...
Senedd Committee recognises importance of supporting active wellbeing in disadvantaged areas
ColegauCymru was pleased to contribute to the Senedd’s Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport and International Relations Committee’s inquiry into Participation in sport in disadva...
New Cymraeg+ Gwaith scheme designed to increase confidence of FE staff in the workplace
ColegauCymru is pleased to launch the new Cymraeg Gwaith+ scheme which has been tailored for staff in FE colleges who are keen to develop more confidence for using the Welsh language in the workplace....
ColegauCymru appoints new Chief Executive
ColegauCymru is pleased to announce the appointment of David Hagendyk as our new Chief Executive. David will be responsible for leading ColegauCymru to ensure the further education sector's views ...
ColegauCymru Director of Policy and Public Affairs moves on to pastures new
We are delighted to congratulate our Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Dr Rachel Bowen, on her recent appointment as Director of Policy for the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales. Rachel...
Further education Staff Mobility visit to Stuttgart gives valuable insight to VET and adult education
ColegauCymru staff along with colleagues from FE colleges, Welsh Government and Estyn have recently returned from a study visit to Germany where they explored digitalisation strategies for vocational ...
Success in application for International learning exchange programme funding
ColegauCymru is pleased to have been successful in our application for funding in the new Welsh Government international exchange programme, Taith. The application was made in May 2022 on behal...
