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25 Gorffennaf / July 2011

New Resources

New Appointment to Lead Welsh Language Developments for Colleges

ColegauCymru / CollegesWales has appointed Catrin Stephens to the new post of Director of Bilingualism. Catrin will ensure that colleges’ efforts to build their capacity to offer Welsh-medium skills’ provision are supported at national, regional and local levels. more >>>

	Cardiff and Vale College introduces first Principal and Chair of Governors In August 2011 Barry College and Coleg Glan Hafren merge to create Cardiff and Vale College. In preparation, the College has appointed its first Principal and Chair of Governors, launched its website and published a brochure. more >>>

Quality Accolades 

Excellent inspection result for YMCA Wales Community College

The smallest further education institution funded by the Welsh Government is celebrating this month following a second ‘Excellent’ Estyn inspection result. more >>>

Congratulations! Staff and Student Success

Ashley impresses restaurant legend

An ex-Gower College Swansea student has won a coveted job at a 3-Michelin starred restaurant after impressing none other than Alain Roux during his interview process. more >>>

Students Awarded

Coleg Menai: Higher education graduation ceremony
Coleg Sir Gâr: Graduation Ceremony 2011 

Student Opportunities

London show draws graduate talent

Graduates at Coleg Sir Gâr have been showcasing their fashion designs at a London show to get a run up the career ladder as they leave college this year. more >>>

Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University visits College Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, returned to Wales recently to encourage talented young people from the state sector to follow in his footsteps and aspire to a place at a top University like Cambridge. Gower College Swansea has a long-standing Oxford and Cambridge preparation programme, sending substantial numbers each year. more >>>

Coleg Llysfasi Student is Star of BBC Series

Coleg Llysfasi Animal Care student, Jasmin (Jazz) Burkitt, is the star of a new BBC 3 programme looking at the lives of young adults who have amazing stories to tell. more >>>

Italian Students visit Coleg Llysfasi

Fifteen students from Trento in North East Italy have visited Coleg Llysfasi to gain  an insight into farming in Wales and to develop their English language skills. more >>>

WorldSkills

Northop College Student Set to Compete in National Finals

Northop College student Carys Cleverley is competing in the finals of the UK Skills Floristry competition at the famous RHS Tatton Flower Show in Cheshire next week. more >>>