Entries by Better Jobs, Better Futures

Rhian Noble

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  Life is a journey, not a destination – be patient, work hard and be proud of yourself!  

Say hello to Courtney!

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Ashmole & Co, one of Wales’ largest accountancy and auditing practices, recruited Courtney as a Business Administration Apprentice at the beginning of September after she graduated from Gower College, Swansea, with A Levels in English Language and Literature and Welsh. Courtney is excelling in her apprenticeship and gaining hugely valuable experience in all aspects of […]

Meet Alina…

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Alina is 17 years of age, originally from Latvia and has lived in the UK for the last 10 years. Alina was keen to find employment in Painting and Decorating, and received support from Better Jobs, Better Futures to update her CV, gain a CSCS card and search for appropriate opportunities. Alina does not speak […]

Spotlight on…lockdown!

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With the easing of restrictions combined with the re-opening of our Employment Hub for face-to-face delivery, now is the perfect time to reflect on all that has been achieved over the last few months. The Employability Department quickly adapted to new remote ways of working, evidenced by the service reaching and supporting more than 3000 […]

Employment Hub Re-Opening

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We are delighted to announce that we are re-opening for face-to-face delivery from Monday the 13 July. We have made adjustments to the layout of the building and put in place all necessary precautions and safety measures to resume delivery in a safe, friendly and relaxing environment. To find out how we can help with your employment journey, get in touch at […]

Spotlight on support for ex-offenders

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As part of the ongoing development of its employability provision, Gower College Swansea has been working closely with a number of prisons to expand the support on offer to ex-offenders. Through its flagship  Better Jobs, Better Futures programme based at its city-centre Employment Hub, the college has developed a comprehensive package of support for offenders […]

Spotlight on Futures

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As part of its ‘Better Jobs, Better Futures’ programme, Gower College Swansea delivers a wide range of employability support to its full-time learners under the ‘Futures’ brand. The Futures team work with students to raise awareness of  numerous employment and apprenticeship pathways for those seeking an alternative to higher education, and work with learners throughout […]