Coleg Gwent
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Coleg Gwent (Gwent College) is Wales' largest further education college.
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[edit] Wales Largest FE College
It has more than 35,000 students ranging from secondary school leavers to mature students. A wide range of part-time and full-time academic and vocational courses are on offer at the college.
[edit] Six Campuses
The college operates from six campuses – City of Newport, Crosskeys, Ebbw Vale, Pontypool, Usk and The Hill (Education & Conference Centre) at Abergavenny. The college's main headquarters are at Usk campus. There are also two 'Learn-IT' centres, based in Monmouth and Cwmbran. These offer flexible, drop-in courses on a range of Information Technology subjects as well as marketing, maths and English language.
[edit] Collaboration
The college works in collaboration with the five local authorities in southeast Wales to provide an extensive curriculum designed to meet the needs of learners of all ages.
[edit] Student Support
Coleg Gwent has a range of learner services to help support students. These include a well-stocked library and extensive computer and information resources, a Students' Union and nursery facilities (at Ebbw Vale campus).
[edit] Working with Industry
Coleg Gwent has a long record of working with Industry, both in the development of its vocational courses, and in offering tailor-made courses to businesses.
[edit] Vocational Training
The college also has a range of vocational training facilities. These include a training restaurant at Crosskeys campus and hair and beauty salons at Crosskeys (virtual tour available), Ebbw Vale, Newport and Pontypool. There are also well-equipped workshops for students studying engineering and construction.
In addition, Usk campus offers agricultural courses and has a working farm (virtual tour available), equestrian centre and animal care centre on its premises.
