The new year can be an ideal time to consider a new career opportunity but for many people just knowing where to start can be the biggest hurdle!
If you are in employment and considering a career change, seeking a return to employment after spending time out of the world of work, or simply looking for that all important first job, you could benefit from the support available through Gower College Swansea’s Better Jobs, Better Futures programme. Read more
Womenspire Awards! A vibrant celebration of women in Wales
/in NewsWe were delighted to be a sponsor of the ChwaraeTeg Womenspire awards held at the Wales Millennium Centre last month. The Womenspire Awards, now in their third year, aim to recognise and celebrate the personal achievements and outstanding contribution of women across Wales that will inspire future generations. Read more
BBC Biggest Weekend Fringe Employability Event
/in NewsThe BBC Big Weekend is coming to Swansea in May, and those lucky enough to secure tickets will get the opportunity to see headline acts such as Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran perform. In the build-up, the BBC have been running a range of fringe events across the country as part of a creative and comprehensive outreach programme which has included live musical performances, industry insight, workshops, Q&A’s with influential figures, employability events and work experience opportunities. Read more
Swansea people securing better employment thanks to College scheme
/in NewsA programme designed to strengthen Swansea’s workforce has supported nearly 400 people and 80 businesses across the city during its first six months in operation. Read more
How to get ahead in your career – ten tips from an employability expert
/in NewsWhether you’re just starting out in the working world or your current role is getting a bit stale, a little motivation can help you get ahead in your chosen career. Here with ten tips on how you could get ahead in the workplace is Cath Jenkins, Employability Partnerships and Programmes Manager at Better Jobs, Better Futures, a Gower College Swansea initiative which provides support to people across the city seeking new or better employment. Read more
Futures Academy Blog – My Potential, My Future
/in NewsThe Futures Academy kicked off in the first week of February and what a fantastic start it has been! Read more
Gender Equality in Business
/in Research and AnalysisWith recent high-profile cases highlighting the issue of gender equality in the workplace more than ever before, does Wales fare better or worse than the wider UK, and what support is out there for businesses seeking to make a real difference within their workforce? Read more
Underemployment: what is it, and how is it affecting workers in Swansea?
/in NewsRecent figures have shown that Wales has the highest rate of underemployment in the UK, with employment patterns in Swansea indicating a similar trend. Here, Cath Jenkins, Employability Partnerships and Programmes Manager at Better Jobs, Better Futures, explains underemployment, its effects, and what is being done to tackle the issue. Read more
SMEs: You Have The Power
/in Research and AnalysisThe importance of SMEs to the economic development and prosperity of Wales cannot be overstated. Governments are acutely aware of the importance of a thriving private sector, and the recent publication of the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy and the Welsh Government’s Economic Action Plan signal a welcome emphasis on addressing the critical economic challenges facing small and larger businesses. Read more
New year, new opportunities
/in NewsThe new year can be an ideal time to consider a new career opportunity but for many people just knowing where to start can be the biggest hurdle!
If you are in employment and considering a career change, seeking a return to employment after spending time out of the world of work, or simply looking for that all important first job, you could benefit from the support available through Gower College Swansea’s Better Jobs, Better Futures programme. Read more
The Recruitment Minefield: Why it’s so easy to make bad recruiting decisions and how to avoid repeating them
/in NewsAs a business owner, HR Manager or line manager, you’ve probably experienced the downsides of recruiting. Getting it wrong can be time consuming, stressful and costly. But with recruitment so often being a guessing game, trying to filter out those candidates who are simply experts at navigating the process from those with true talent and potential can be a seemingly impossible task, particularly when you’re under pressure to fill the role now! Read more