Over 1300 people attended Coleg Sir Gar's graduation ceremony, which invited Professor Medwin Hughes, Vice Chancellor of University of Wales Wales Trinity Saint David, to confer the awards.
Held at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli, the annual event is not only a celebration of academic success but for many, a celebration of an outstanding personal journey.
This year's event included a mature couple who decided to change their careers around to work in social care and sport, and an animal welfare and behaviour student who through a college partnership with Folly Farm, received a position as a zoo keeper following an internship.
Employers also play a large part in supporting the development of individuals in the workforce by funding training from HNC to degree level.
Mike Williams, assistant principal at Coleg Sir Gar said: "We are constantly reviewing and developing our higher education provision, inviting industry specialists to contribute to course content.
"With smaller classes and a particularly nurturing ethos, college lecturers are always very proud and delighted to be part of the students' graduation celebrations."
The Beacon Bursary competition winner, jointly awarded by Carmarthenshire County Council in partnership with Coleg Sir Gâr and University of Wales Trinity Saint David, was also presented during the graduation ceremony to textiles graduate Lian Cara Poulson who won a cash prize, free office space and business mentoring support to help develop her business.