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What is Futures?

Futures is a comprehensive suite of employability support available to Gower College Swansea students. 

As part of the Gower College Swansea Guarantee, the Futures programme provides targeted advice and support on employment and apprenticeship options, as well as access to continuing employability support, to assist learners in progressing towards their chosen career.

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The Futures programme provides a suite of employability support activities to Gower College Swansea students:

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Futures Academy

Aimed at A level students choosing not to progress to Higher Education at the end of their course, the Academy consists of a programme of activities designed to develop an individual employment pathway for each student, with the aim of progressing straight into work or an apprenticeship once they complete their A level studies.

For more information on the Futures Academy please contact the Futures Hubs or ask your course tutor.

Futures Hubs

Dedicated Futures Hubs are based at the college’s Tycoch and Gorseinon campuses offering drop-in employability advice and support to Gower College Swansea students.

The hubs aim to support learners to make a successful transition into employment through a combination of career-focused knowledge and skills, and one-to-one employability advice and support.

They also assist students in finding part time employment whilst undertaking their college studies. Students can access the hubs on a drop-in basis or via referral from a tutor.

Futures for Learning Areas

The Futures suite also includes a range of targeted employability support programmes tailored for individual learning areas.

These programmes have been developed in conjunction with local and national employers to link students with future employment and apprenticeship opportunities and to improve their employability skills in line with employer needs.

For more information on employability programmes relevant to your course please contact the Futures Hubs or ask your course tutor.

“When I was unsure of my next steps, I contacted the Futures team. My coach supported me to explore employment, education and training options. With an apprenticeship being the best route for me, I was supported to apply for a number of roles. Now I have an IT Apprenticeship that perfectly fits my skills, and a plan for my future career.”

Laurice

“Gower College Swansea offers the Futures programme which is a brilliant resource providing 1-1 support with people who have worked in recruitment to coach you and tailor your applications to an employer. They provided great support and efficient and effective advice throughout the application process.”

Daniel

“During this hard time, I received lots of support. I was given lots of help with lessons and resources to pass my CSCS card and I am very thankful that Futures helped me find my apprenticeship. The team always kept in contact with me, so I was never worried about my future.”

Alina

“The support has been invaluable, and I wouldn’t have found a job without all of you. I was able to have mock interviews, and when I secured the job I wanted, the team helped me settle into my new role. Thank you for everything you have done, you have ultimately changed my life for the better.”

Jessica

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How to access support from Futures

Futures Hubs are available during student term-time. Contact the reception at the Tycoch and Gorseinon campuses of Gower College Swansea.

Alternatively, outside of term-time, students can access support at the College’s Kingsway Employment Hub or by contacting 01792 284450 / futureshub@gcs.ac.uk.

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Tycoch
(next to Student Union)

Monday to Thursday: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Friday: 9am – 12:30pm

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Gorseinon
(next to main reception office)

Monday to Thursday: 9:00am – 4:30pm
Friday: 9am – 12:30pm

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Contact our Better Jobs team by phone, email or dropping in to our Employment Hub.


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37 The Kingsway (1st floor)
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SA1 5LF

01792 284450

info@betterjobsbetterfutures.wales

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