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Inspiring future talent, careers fair opens doors for Olchfa learners
The Regional Learning and Skills Partnership (RLSP) recently brought together learners and leading employers for an inspiring Careers Fair at Olchfa School, designed to raise aspirations and showcase the exciting career opportunities available across the region.
Olchfa School shines on the national stage at Young Enterprise Wales final
Olchfa School is celebrating a fantastic achievement as its Young Enterprise team proudly represented South Wales at the Welsh Final of the prestigious competition.
Future skills in action: Swansea learners shine in digital coding challenge at Tramshed Tech
A dynamic digital skills coding competition, delivered in partnership with Tramshed Tech, brought together learners to tackle real-world sustainability challenges while building essential workplace skills.
Penyrheol Comprehensive School pupils build skills for the future with Kier Construction and AtkinsRéalis
A group of enthusiastic Year 10 and 11 learners from Penyrheol Comprehensive School recently took part in an inspiring week of work experience with Kier Construction at the Gorseinon campus development of Gower College Swansea.
Penyrheol Comprehensive School visit Down to Earth to learn about sustainable building techniques
Young Dragons recently gave Year 10 & 11 pupils from Penyrheol Comprehensive School the chance to visit the inspiring Down to Earth Project in Swansea – and it didn’t disappoint. Pupils explored the site, learning how sustainable buildings are created using natural materials like timber, clay and straw, and how eco-friendly construction can reduce environmental impact while creating strong, beautiful spaces.
Penllergaer Primary School brews success with pupil-run ‘Caffi Pawb’
Penllergaer Primary School is serving up more than just coffee with the launch of its inspiring new community café, Caffi Pawb, a fully pupil-run initiative designed to build real-world workplace skills.
New woodwork classroom helps pupils build construction skills
Penyrheol Comprehensive School’s Alternative Provision Unit has unveiled a brilliant new woodwork classroom – created inside a shipping container – giving pupils a dedicated space to learn practical construction skills in a setting that better suits their needs.
Inspiring the next generation at ‘It’s Your Swansea’ event
Teachers from Swansea schools attended the “It’s Your Swansea” event at the Swansea Building Society Arena to learn more about the city’s transformation and future career opportunities for young people. The event also featured inspiring contributions from pupils and students, who shared how partnerships between schools, colleges and businesses are helping them develop the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
Futurescape: Building the workforce of tomorrow
Over the past term, Futurescape Phase 2 has continued to demonstrate the powerful impact that collaboration between schools, industry and local partners can have on young people across the region.
Young creatives inspired at Swansea arena event with Discover Creative Careers
More than 100 Year nine pupils gathered at Swansea Arena on Thursday for a special event hosted by Discover Creative Careers Cymru, aimed at inspiring the next generation of talent in the Welsh creative industries.
What Next? Choose Your Future – Careers Wales event at Tramshed Tech Swansea 
Swansea City Council was pleased to support the Careers Wales What Next? Choose Your Future event at Tramshed Tech Swansea, an inspiring and interactive showcase designed to help young people with additional learning needs explore their future pathways.
The Swansea Pledge and Barclays bring Premier League trophies to Y Storfa
Swansea City Council was delighted to welcome the Barclays Premier League trophies to Y Storfa this week, thanks to the strong links built through the Swansea Pledge and Barclays’ ongoing involvement with Swansea schools.