ColegauCymru submits Taith Pathway 2 funding application for research project into vocational qualification reform and implementation of CTER Act
ColegauCymru has submitted an application for Pathway 2 funding to Wales’ new international learning exchange programme, Taith. Taith Pathway 2 aims to build partnership and strategic collaboration ...
Fruitful collaboration with international partners Nexgen to help learners and staff thrive in the future world of work
CollegesWales International was pleased to meet with colleagues from Nexgen, a Spanish organisation which supports learners to develop their skills, mindsets and networking to succeed in their careers...
Final transnational meeting for the Erasmobility KA2 platform paves the way for future VET partnerships
Our European and International Project Manager Sian Holleran has this week attended a successful meeting in Romania to establish the future of the Erasmobility website. Erasmobility is a free onlin...
Internationalisation Strategy set to broaden teaching and learning horizons in FE
ColegauCymru has launched a new Internationalisation Strategy for the further education sector in Wales. The Strategy will support the enrichment and enhancement of teaching and learning experie...
Further education Staff Mobility visit to Stuttgart gives valuable insight to VET and adult education
ColegauCymru staff along with colleagues from FE colleges, Welsh Government and Estyn have recently returned from a study visit to Germany where they explored digitalisation strategies for vocational ...
Success in application for International learning exchange programme funding
ColegauCymru is pleased to have been successful in our application for funding in the new Welsh Government international exchange programme, Taith. The application was made in May 2022 on behalf of...
Celebration Event – Overseas Visits 2021/22
We’re delighted to invite you to an online event to celebrate the fantastic overseas visits that have taken place this year through ColegauCymru’s Erasmus+ and Turing Scheme projects. At this in...
Coleg Gwent photography, art and media learners capture stunning images on Erasmus+ visit to Tenerife
Coleg Gwent’s recent visit to Tenerife courtesy of the Erasmus+ programme provided learners with the opportunity to develop not only their photography skills but to travel and experience the culture...
Spanish FE colleagues visit Wales to help build strong relationships to support learner and staff mobilities
CollegesWales International was pleased to facilitate a recent study visit using Erasmus+ funding to build partnerships for learner and staff mobilities. The visit saw colleagues from Spanish further ...
Coleg Ceredigion learners amongst first to take advantage of the re-commencement of overseas exchange opportunities
Learners from Coleg Ceredigion have been amongst the first in Wales to take advantage of the return to overseas exchange opportunities with a visit to Alberta in Canada. The long-awaited visit, delaye...
New video tutorial to encourage colleges across Europe to find work placements in European countries
Following a successful Erasmobility transitional meeting in November 2021, a new video tutorial has been launched with a voiceover from our very own International Project Manager to promote the Work p...
Planning workshops to support colleges participating in Erasmus+ 2020 learner project
CollegesWales International is pleased to be holding a series of workshops for colleges participating in the Erasmus+ 2020 learner project. At the beginning of 2022, confirmation of extensions for E...
Successful transitional meeting for Erasmobility partners
CollegesWales International was pleased to be able to take part in a successful Erasmobility transitional meeting back in November 2021. CollegesWales International is one of 10 EU partners in an Er...
Extension to Erasmus+ 2020 project funding welcomed
Extensions for Erasmus+ 2020 learner and staff mobility projects to December 2023 have been warmly welcomed by CollegesWales International. CollegesWales International is pleased to confirm that Era...
New steering group to support colleges to enhance teaching and learning through the provision of international learning opportunities
CollegesWales International is pleased to have established a new Steering Group to develop, support and monitor an international strategy for the FE sector. The strategy will support further educati...
ColegauCymru welcomes ILEP Chair appointment
ColegauCymru has warmly welcomed the Welsh Government announcement that former Education Minister Kirsty Williams is to chair the International Learning Exchange Programme (ILEP) Advisory Board. Confi...
Pilot Mobilities from Wales to Brittany: Reflecting on contacts made; looking forward to learner activities to come
In partnership with The Regional Council of Brittany and Welsh Government, ColegauCymru is pleased to hold an online event this Autumn which will reflect on the pilot mobilities from Wales to Brittany...
Reflecting on a challenging 12 months; looking ahead to a productive year
As a new academic year gets underway and as we continue to navigate the challenges brought about by the Covid19 pandemic, ColegauCymru is optimistic about the year ahead. We’re grateful to staff, le...
Funding boost secures new overseas learning and work opportunities for further education learners
ColegauCymru is delighted to have received funding for further education and vocational education and training (VET) through the Turing Scheme, the UK’s global programme to study and work abroad. ...
The value of Prior Learning Recognition to support a post-Covid economic recovery
ColegauCymru Consultant Adrian Sheehan provides an overview of the many benefits of Recognition of Prior Learning but also the challenges it faces across the further education sector in Wales. The 202...
Free CPD opportunities to strengthen the transfer of knowledge between teachers in vocational education
ColegauCymru will soon publish the results of commissioned research which looks at internationalisation in the FE sector in Wales. One of the key findings of the research, conducted by Arad Research...
Turing Scheme ensures continuation of valuable work and study abroad opportunities for FE learners
ColegauCymru has this month submitted an application to the Turing Scheme on behalf of our member colleges in Wales. The Scheme ensures continuation of valuable work and study abroad opportunities for...
ColegauCymru Annual General Meeting
Notice is herby given that the ColegauCymru Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 18 May 2021, to receive the annual report. A calendar appointment, with papers and further detail...
EQAVET - VET graduate tracking measures in Europe and compared to Wales
Our latest EQAVET project ran from 2019 to 2021 and investigated VET graduate tracking measures in Europe and compared them to those in Wales. The report Where Did They Go? provides an insight int...
EQAVET - The relationship between higher level skills and economic resilience
Between 2017/19, CollegesWales International received funding to explore the relationship between higher level skills and on economic resilience. This project was carried out in the wake of the 2008 g...
