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Four members of the Bridgend College operational team recently visited South Africa to develop strategic partnerships, aid in the implementation of digital technologies in local communities and create an exchange of learning practices. The eight-day trip, funded by the Welsh Government, was undertaken by Vivienne Buckley, Deputy Principal; Matthew Rees, Assistant Principal; Catrin Sullivan, Pencoed […]

On Thursday 27 April, Bridgend College and Persimmon Homes welcomed Dolau Primary School students and Minister for Social Justice, Jane Hutt MS, to highlight career pathways for women within the construction sector. The session, held at the Persimmon Academy, was a celebration of female achievement and possibility. The Year 6 pupils had the chance to […]

DFN Project SEARCH is launching the first ever National Supported Internship day to raise awareness of the positive impact that supported internships have. Monday 27 March marks the inaugural celebration, which aims to further their ambition to support over 10,000 people into paid employment by 2030. DFN Project SEARCH is a charity that enables young […]

Last night Bridgend College students won an outstanding 30 awards at the 2023 Skills Competition Wales awards ceremony, including the ‘Bands Band’ accolade for the student music group, Wired. Medals were won across the board, with the College claiming 10 Gold, 18 Silver and 1 Bronze. As one of six satellite hosts for the ceremony, […]

On Wednesday 1 March, we will be holding a public engagement event in our town centre pop-up shop to outline plans for our new campus development.  Members of the Senior Leadership Team, along with Rio Architects, will be presenting an overview of the College’s ambitions, design concepts and sustainability goals for our new campus. After […]

The Minister for Economy, Vaughan Gething MS, visited the Persimmon Academy in Llanilid on Thursday 9 February as part of National Apprenticeship Week. The Minister met with Bridgend College apprentices and was given a tour of the academy, as well as joining two teaching sessions. The Minister’s timely visit comes during National Apprenticeship Week, which […]

We are incredibly proud that our on-site coffee shop, Clwb Coffi, has been awarded a five star food hygiene rating from Environmental Health. During the surprise inspection on Monday 30 January, students were questioned on their understanding of food hygiene, daily preparation processes and cleaning routines in line with national health and safety procedures. The […]

Following the recent release of the Best Practice Guide launched by the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP), we are celebrating that our Deputy Principal was awarded Gold.  Viv Buckley was presented the ‘Outstanding Educator’ Gold Award of Excellence last June, claiming the title from amongst a list of esteemed international contenders. The WFCP’s […]

We are thrilled to have been awarded the title of Outstanding Training Provider of the Year for large organisations at the Chartered Management Institute’s (CMI) most recent awards. The 75th-anniversary President’s Dinner, held at the Natural History Museum in London on 22 November, recognised exceptional leaders from around the UK. The award recognises the College’s […]