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  Employer representatives have joined together to call for funding to be protected for Welsh Government flagship apprenticeship programme, to ensure the economic prosperity of Wales. In this open le...

The Welsh Government will publish its draft budget on 19 December which is likely to signal very challenging times ahead for the further education and work-based learning sectors.   ColegauCymru has...

Today, the First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, has announced he is to stand down. ColegauCymru Chief Executive, Dave Hagendyk said, “ColegauCymru would like to thank the First Minister for his ...

ColegauCymru was recently pleased to facilitate the first in a series of three social partnership events designed to support staff in FE colleges.  The work, in collaboration with the Joint Trade Uni...

The Welsh Government has launched its new Economic Mission, with an emphasis on supporting key sectors to grow and prioritise young people. At the same time, we are expecting significant cuts to be ma...

ColegauCymru has today welcomed the Minister for the Economy’s ambition for a stronger Welsh economy, ‘built by all of us’, but warns of a need for sustained investment in key education areas to...

The establishment of the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research (CTER) is a landmark piece of legislation. It marks the introduction of one of the most significant reforms to the architecture ...

Senior leaders from Wales’ colleges and universities have this week travelled to Stuttgart to strengthen educational and industry links between Wales and the state of Baden-Württemberg in Germany.�...

After two decades of dedicated service at Coleg Gwent and having spent the last eight years as Principal and Chief Executive, Guy Lacey has announced his intention to retire at the end of the academic...

Cardiff and Vale College Assistant Principal, Yusuf Ibrahim, yesterday gave evidence on behalf of the FE sector to the Senedd Equality and Social Justice Committee, providing details of how colleges a...

The Welsh Government has announced a range of financial cuts to the education sector, including apprenticeships following unprecedented pressures facing public services. A combination of factors, incl...

Today, on World Menopause Day 2023, all further education colleges across Wales have signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge, committing to take positive action to make sure everyone going through the m...

ColegauCymru Annual Conference 2023 ColegauCymru is delighted to announce the return of our Annual Conference which will take place tomorrow at the Hilton Hotel, Cardiff.   With a packed agenda, t...

Today we are marking #WorldMentalHealthDay. Our further education sector is committed to prioritising the mental health of our learners and staff which in turn will support healthier individuals and c...

ColegauCymru was pleased to host the first successful Rhyl Multisport event last week. The inclusive day provided opportunities for FE learners and staff from colleges across North Wales to participat...

Following the rousing success of our third FE Multisport event in Pembrey earlier this year, ColegauCymru is pleased to be hosting a North Wales event which will take place in Rhyl in October.  Date:...

ColegauCymru is delighted to support Adult Learners’ Week which takes place this week, 18 - 22 September 2023. The week is designed to demonstrate the powerful impact of lifelong learning, pro...

ColegauCymru was delighted to support Learning & Work Institute’s Inspire! Awards in Cardiff on 14 September. The event was a celebration of the achievements of exceptional individuals, families, co...

Together with Welsh Government, ColegauCymru was pleased to host an event celebrating the value of vocational education and training in Wales earlier today. The Ynysfach campus saw learners past and p...

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) is a material used in construction in many buildings between the 1960s and 1990s. Its presence has been confirmed in a range of public sector properties a...

Further education colleges are today congratulating learners across Wales as they receive their GCSE and vocational results.    ColegauCymru Chair Guy Lacey said,  “Congratulations to all learner...

ColegauCymru is delighted to celebrate with learners from across Wales as they receive their qualification results today. The success of Welsh learners is a testament to their dedication and to the co...

Independent Living Skills Conference 2023  The buzz and enthusiasm of staff networking and sharing expertise was a clear indicator that the ColegauCymru Independent Living Skills Conference 2023 was ...

ColegauCymru works on behalf of Welsh Government, and in collaboration with colleagues in Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and the Republic of Ireland, to ensure that the qualifications on each cou...

Background ColegauCymru is an education charity which promotes the public benefit of further education (FE) in Wales. We believe that all learners have the right to world-class education, delivered in...