Catching up with Katy – 1 year on!
Katy came to Better Jobs, Better Futures at an incredibly low point in her life after being made redundant from a tech start-up company. Read more
Mother and daughter thank College’s employability programme
Mother and daughter team Deb and Rebecca Harry are among the latest beneficiaries of Gower College Swansea’s highly successful employability programme, Better Jobs, Better Futures. Read more
Joe’s Ice Cream and Better Jobs, Better Futures – A recipe for success!
Joe’s Ice Cream were initially referred to the Better Jobs, Better Futures programme through the Chwarae Teg charity who work to support the economic development of women in Wales. Read more
Better Jobs, Better Futures – The Apprentice!
The Better Jobs, Better Futures team recently supported students from Gower College Swansea’s Foundation Degree in Sports Development and Management.
Inspirational young man overcomes significant hurdles and secures prestigious High 5 award
Inspirational young man overcomes significant hurdles and secures prestigious High 5 award
Aaron Cope was facing a life of uncertainty before receiving the support of Gower College Swansea’s Better Jobs, Better Futures programme. Read more
Better Jobs, Better Futures – One year on
Better Jobs, Better Futures – one year on
Gower College Swansea’s employability programme, Better Jobs, Better Futures is celebrating a highly successful first year of delivery. Read more
Better Jobs, Better Futures support local business to recruit disability champion
A homecare provider has won recognition for championing disabled workers’ rights and ensuring their business is accessible to all, with the help of Gower College Swansea’s Better Jobs, Better Futures programme. Read more
Employability Day 2018!
On Friday 29th June we held an open event at our Kingsway Centre as part of UK Employability Day 2018!
The day was a fantastic success with over 50 clients in attendance. We had some brilliant local employers present with real opportunities on offer for everyone, including HSBC who ran a fantastic interview masterclass; Virgin Atlantic who delivered a highly engaging and informative life skills session and James Foley from Right at Home who gave an inspirational talk on how to make positive changes to your career. It was brilliant to see so many of our new and existing clients participating in the day’s activities and we have had some fantastic feedback. Read more
Womenspire Awards! A vibrant celebration of women in Wales
We were delighted to be a sponsor of the ChwaraeTeg Womenspire awards held at the Wales Millennium Centre last month. The Womenspire Awards, now in their third year, aim to recognise and celebrate the personal achievements and outstanding contribution of women across Wales that will inspire future generations. Read more
BBC Biggest Weekend Fringe Employability Event
The BBC Big Weekend is coming to Swansea in May, and those lucky enough to secure tickets will get the opportunity to see headline acts such as Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran perform. In the build-up, the BBC have been running a range of fringe events across the country as part of a creative and comprehensive outreach programme which has included live musical performances, industry insight, workshops, Q&A’s with influential figures, employability events and work experience opportunities. Read more
