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Pioneering Education Project Equips Hundreds of Young People with Vital Skills in Engineering and Digital Studies

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The Carmarthenshire County Council's initiative, launched in 2020, has successfully equipped hundreds of young people with vital skills in Engineering and Digital Studies through the medium of Welsh. As the first pilot project funded by the Swansea Bay City Deal's Skills and Talent Programme, the programme has addressed a regional skills gap and provided students with a clear route into high-demand careers. Led by Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Myrddin and Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Maes y Gwendraeth, in partnership with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, the programme has seen 843 students enroll in Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications, with around 40% of Level 2 students progressing to more advanced study.

Key Takeaways:

  • The initiative, launched in 2020, has equipped 843 students with skills in Engineering and Digital Studies through the medium of Welsh.
  • The programme is a pilot project funded by the Swansea Bay City Deal's Skills and Talent Programme, addressing a regional skills gap.
  • Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Myrddin and Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Maes y Gwendraeth lead the programme, in partnership with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.
  • Around 40% of Level 2 students have progressed to more advanced study, with many going on to college, university, or apprenticeships.
  • The programme has been successful in providing students with hands-on experience using industry-standard equipment and benefiting from cutting-edge research.
  • The Skills and Talent Programme is one of nine projects within the Swansea Bay City Deal and supports future skills development across five key sectors: construction, energy, digital, manufacturing, and health.
  • The programme aims to deliver 14,000 individuals qualified to Level 2 and above, 3,000 apprenticeships, 2,200 individuals with increased skills, 20 new courses, and two Centres of Excellence by 2030.

Statistics:

  • 843 students have enrolled in Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications through the programme.
  • 40% of Level 2 students have progressed to more advanced study.
  • The programme aims to deliver 14,000 individuals qualified to Level 2 and above by 2030.
  • The programme aims to deliver 3,000 apprenticeships by 2030.
  • 23 pilot projects have been supported by the Skills and Talent Programme to date.
  • Four new apprenticeship programmes have been developed as part of the programme.

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