As Wales considers its next move to tackle the pandemic, many of us feel anxious and worried about the coming months. This can be particularly difficult for young adult carers, many of whom have returned to school or college only a month ago. YAC’s are young people aged 16 -25 who looked after a relative or close friend who has an illness or disability, mental health condition or substance addiction. They do this in an unpaid capacity and usually on…

Welsh local authorities, schools, colleges and work-based learning providers will be hosting a series of Virtual Open Days for Year 11 pupils for the first time this month. An event specifically for pupils from Bridgend, the Vale of Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Cardiff will take place on Friday 10 July and will cover a series of sessions on post-16 options including A Levels at sixth form or college as well as work-based qualifications. Jonathan Davies OBE will…

A 45-year-old from Llantwit Major has won a gold medal in the final of a national skills competition. Backed by the Welsh Government through the European Social Fund, Skills Competition Wales is a series of events held in colleges across the country, designed to celebrate vocational skills and create highly skilled, talented employees for the Welsh workforce. Ruth Johnston, who is studying a part-time Foundation Degree in Ceramics at Cardiff and Vale College, competed against four other students from across…

  Food Vale held its inaugural Engagement Event on 9th of November 2017 at the St Donat’s Art Centre, Llantwit Major. A new partnership aiming to celebrate a holistic approach to food, Food Vale promotes engagement and collaboration with local growers, health, food producers, food retailers, hospitality and catering services from across the Vale of Glamorgan. The event was attended by over 50 organisations including the Soil Association, Farmers Union of Wales, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Age Cymru,…

College praised for providing a viable alternative to those at risk of becoming NEET Cardiff and Vale College has won an AoC Beacon Award for their Junior Apprenticeship programme which helped young people transition into post-16 education and training. A key aspect of the success of the project has been the bespoke nature of the teaching and learning processes. The tutors have been chosen carefully as those who can most effectively engage and motivate learners, while understanding their personal needs….