Agricultural engineering student wins UK award
The Institute of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE) has awarded a Coleg Sir Gâr student with UK-wide recognition for the design and manufacture of a net lifter for a round baler As part of his...
View ArticleAward for agricultural engineering skills
An agricultural engineering student from Pembroke Dock has won the annual John Hancock Shield for an innovative agricultural engineering design. Jordan Hill, 26, is a student at Coleg Sir Gâr’s Gelli...
View ArticleArt success at Urdd Eisteddfod
Art and design students at Coleg Sir Gâr have been benefiting from their success at the Urdd National Eisteddfod. Ieuan Wyn Lenny won second place with third place being awarded to Sarah Margaret...
View ArticleTechnical skills wanted for construction industry growth
Recent research by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) estimates that employment growth over the next four years is predicted to grow at 3.3 per cent with the largest growth in Wales...
View ArticleLondon exhibition for engineering and art club
Llanelli schoolchildren are displaying their creative talent in a public art exhibition held at Somerset House in London. Local secondary schools are taking part in the National Saturday Art &...
View ArticleAgricultural degree students explore Irish farming
Coleg Sir Gâr agricultural students sailed to Ireland recently for a farm study tour. Over 10 degree students from the college’s Gelli Aur campus visited a range of farms as well as the Agriculture...
View ArticleForward march for public services students
Public services students at Coleg Sir Gâr stood to attention in a passing out parade in an event that recognised their study achievements. Students received awards for academic achievement,...
View ArticleCiaran fashions his lifelong ambition
A Kidwelly student has achieved his childhood dream of studying at Central Saint Martins, a highly recognised London art college notorious for its high-end fashion training. 19-year-old Ciaran...
View ArticleTravel and tourism students flying high
Coleg Sir Gâr’s travel and tourism team held their last annual student awards at the college’s Graig campus as they prepare for a move to Carmarthen. Students were awarded for academic achievement,...
View ArticleLily gets top London spot
A student from Ceredigion is preparing to move to London to study at Central Saint Martins, one of the city’s most prestigious and renowned art colleges. Lily Tonkin, 19, from St Dogmaels is currently...
View ArticleHelping young people back into education
Nurturing confidence to help young people step back into the educational ladder are at the heart of Coleg Sir Gâr’s foundation and pre-foundation team. The team specialise in offering a high level of...
View ArticlePraise for business student
A student from Llandeilo has won Coleg Sir Gâr’s top award for business studies. Lisa Richards, 19, has been named as Student of the Year for her studies on an extended diploma course as well as the...
View ArticleSteffan’s international summer coaching placement
A Coleg Sir Gâr sports student from Newcastle Emlyn is travelling to Sweden for an international placement to coach a rugby team as a result of his significant volunteer work at college and with the...
View ArticleSports performance skills awarded
Talented students have been celebrated at a presentation event which recognised the achievements of Coleg Sir Gâr’s sports academies and players. The sports academy at Coleg Sir Gâr recognises and...
View ArticleSports students recognised for academic abilities
Coleg Sir Gâr has recognised the academic abilities of students on vocational sports programmes with an awards celebration. Level two and three BTEC diploma students were shortlisted to receive...
View ArticleGwili Jones award for engineering innovation
An agricultural engineering student from Pembroke Dock has won the Gwili Jones Land Based Commercial Development Award for an innovative agricultural engineering design. Jordan Hill, 26, is a student...
View ArticleBusiness studies on the move to Carmarthen
In addition to current business administration and enterprise courses, opportunities to study business will be available from this September at Coleg Sir Gâr’s Pibwrlwyd campus. The college’s...
View Article2018 Beacon Bursary winner named
The winner of this year’s Beacon Bursary award is a passionate dog owner and a student at Coleg Sir Gar whose business proposal is to provide nutrient-rich dog treats. Biscuit’s Barkery, set up by...
View ArticleCollege partners-up with Welsh Netball
Welsh Netball has entered into partnership with Coleg Sir Gâr to improve opportunities for its students to access netball opportunities. Welsh Netball will work with the college’s netball coaches,...
View ArticleExcellence celebrated at glittering awards
Coleg Sir Gâr celebrated its first Achievement of Excellence Awards evening with a glittering ceremony aimed at celebrating the best of the best. Held at the Stradey Park Hotel Llanelli, over 50...
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