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Y Coleg Merthyr Tudful / The College Merthyr Tydfil Y Coleg Merthyr Tudful / The College Merthyr Tydfil

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It is an incredible time to study at The College Merthyr Tydfil. With over 2,000 students, brand new state of the art facilities, a fantastic range of courses and high quality teaching and support, we have much to offer our students, ensuring that you will get the most out of your time with us. Our current students really enjoy their experience at the college and we are sure that you will too.

β€œLearners are enthusiastic about their experiences in the college, recognise their growth in confidence and their greater capacity to cope with a wider range of learning and personal issues.” (Estyn 2010)

In addition to coming to the college to study at A, FE or HE level, there are many other benefits. Your time at college will enable you to:
β€’Gain the confidence and the qualifications to get a good job or progress into higher education by offering you the ideal stepping stone
β€’Broaden your career ideas, and postpone your career destinations until you are clear what you want to do.
β€’Provide you with opportunities to engage in extra-curricula activities to further enhance your future education or career.

Our Employability Team and Advanced Manufacturing & Built Environment staff were thrilled to visit the new Marshall Land...
16/10/2026

Our Employability Team and Advanced Manufacturing & Built Environment staff were thrilled to visit the new Marshall Land Systems site in Merthyr Tydfil, strengthening an exciting partnership that is creating new employment opportunities for local people.

As Marshall Land Systems relocates manufacturing operations from Cambridge to Merthyr, the college has been working closely with the company to support recruitment and engagement activities including employer visits, assessment centres and careers events.

Looking to the future, we are excited to continue developing this partnership, with plans for a Marshall Land Systems Employer Academy and apprenticeship opportunities from 2027.

Together, we are helping to create clear pathways from education into rewarding careers within the advanced manufacturing and defence sectors, ensuring local learners and residents can benefit from this significant investment in our region.

Thinking about your next steps after Year 11?Confused about the difference between A Levels and vocational qualification...
16/10/2026

Thinking about your next steps after Year 11?

Confused about the difference between A Levels and vocational qualifications?

You're not alone. Choosing the right pathway after Year 11 can feel overwhelming, but we're here to help you find the one that's right for you.

Our Open Evening is the perfect opportunity to explore your options, speak to our staff and discover the courses that match your interests, strengths and career goals.

πŸ“… Thursday 22nd October
πŸ•“ 4.00pm - 7.00pm

Come along, ask questions, tour our facilities and get the information you need to make an informed choice about your future.

✨ Whatever your ambitions, we'll help you find the right qualification and pathway to achieve them.

πŸ‘‰ Register now: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/paCzfjbKEH

πŸ΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώβ˜• Celebrating Shwmae Day with the Criw Cymraeg! β˜•πŸ΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ We were delighted to welcome Criw Cymraeg groups from Ca...
15/10/2026

πŸ΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώβ˜• Celebrating Shwmae Day with the Criw Cymraeg! β˜•πŸ΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ

We were delighted to welcome Criw Cymraeg groups from Caedraw Primary School, Coed Y Dderwen and Heolgerrig Community School to the college for a special Bore Coffi today to celebrate Shwmae Day.

During their visit, the pupils enjoyed taking part in a range of activities and engaging in meaningful discussions about how they can promote and increase the use of Welsh within their schools.

It was wonderful to hear their ideas and enthusiasm for the Welsh language. We look forward to keeping in touch with them and seeing the exciting developments and initiatives they introduce in their schools as part of their Criw Cymraeg work.

Congratulations on your commitment, and keep up the fantastic work promoting the Welsh language! πŸ‘πŸ΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ

15/10/2026

Shwmae! πŸ‘‹πŸ΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ ΏπŸ’¬

Learners and staff from our AMBE department are getting involved in Shwmae Day (Diwrnod Shwmae), celebrating the Welsh language and the importance of using a little Welsh in our everyday lives.

Keeping Welsh alive means more than just speaking it on special occasions. By using it, sharing it and encouraging others to give it a go, we can help ensure the language continues to grow and thrive for generations to come. πŸ—£οΈπŸ’š

From all of us at The College Merthyr Tydfil, Shwmae!



Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol

🎭🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Welsh Language Comes to Life in Creative Industries! 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🎭Our Performing Arts and Drama learners enjoyed an ...
15/10/2026

🎭🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Welsh Language Comes to Life in Creative Industries! 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🎭

Our Performing Arts and Drama learners enjoyed an inspiring visit to the RSC Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon yesterday to watch As You Like It, directed by acclaimed Welsh director Daniel Evans.

A huge thank you to actor Rhys Parry-Jones for taking the time to speak with our learners after the performance πŸ₯° It was a wonderful opportunity for our Creative Industries learners to meet him, ask questions and gain valuable insight into the world of theatre.

A fantastic opportunity for our Creative Industries learners to enjoy the show! 🎭 We’d love to explore opportunities to work with Daniel Evans in the future and create exciting experiences for our learners.

What made the experience even more impactful was hearing Welsh woven throughout the production, helping learners see first-hand how the language can be creatively embedded within the performing arts.

This linked perfectly with the Welsh language development taking place within their lessons and practical sessions here at the college, where Welsh is being integrated into their learning and performance work.

And what better time to celebrate than on Shwmae Day, a day dedicated to encouraging everyone to use and enjoy the Welsh language!

Diwrnod Shwmae! πŸ‘‹ We are proud to be embedding Cymraeg across our Creative Industries provision, helping learners develop valuable skills, explore their cultural heritage and experience the language in new and exciting ways.

Diolch yn fawr, Rhys, am roi dy amser i siarad Ò’n dysgwyr a rhannu dy brofiadau gyda nhw! 🎭

Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol

Celebrating Success at Merthyr College of our Level 2 Hairdressing Competition✨Our talented Level 2 Hairdressing learner...
14/10/2026

Celebrating Success at Merthyr College of our Level 2 Hairdressing Competition✨

Our talented Level 2 Hairdressing learners took part in a competition today to pressure test and identify potential candidates for the new ICON Academy, supported by L’OrΓ©al Professionnel.

Competitors completed two challenging assessments: πŸ’‡β€β™€οΈ Evening Style πŸ’¨ Above Shoulder Blow Dry

The event was made possible through valuable industry links established by our Employability and Enterprise Team, with local salon professionals joining us to judge the competition. We were delighted to welcome Jessica jane russell and 𝑆𝑑𝑦𝑙𝑒𝑑 π‘π‘¦π‘—π‘’π‘ π‘ π‘–π‘π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘ π‘’ from Laura Elizabeth Studio.

Jessica-Jane brought over 20 years extensive industry experience, while Jessica Rose shared her inspiring journey as a former Skills Wales and WorldSkills UK competitor. Both judges praised the learners’ skills, professionalism and creativity, highlighting the value of experiences such as these in preparing students for industry success.

πŸ† Competition Results
πŸ₯‡ 1st Place – Natalia Ryan
πŸ₯ˆ 2nd Place – Saffron Pander
πŸ₯‰ 3rd Place – Maisie Watson
🌟 Highly Commended – Bethany Fleming

Congratulations to all learners who took part and showcased their talent, dedication and passion for hairdressing. We are incredibly proud of your achievements and look forward to seeing your continued success! ✨

🌟 Volunteering Opportunities on Display at The College Merthyr Tydfil! 🌟Today we were delighted to host our Volunteering...
14/10/2026

🌟 Volunteering Opportunities on Display at The College Merthyr Tydfil! 🌟

Today we were delighted to host our Volunteering Fair, bringing together more than 20 organisations to showcase a wide range of volunteering opportunities available to our learners.

A special thank you to Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil (VAMT) for their support in helping us deliver this event and for working with their member organisations to create this fantastic opportunity for our learners.

From supporting local community projects and charities to gaining experience with organisations across a variety of sectors, learners had the chance to explore how volunteering can help them develop valuable skills, build confidence and enhance their future career prospects.

Volunteering is a fantastic way to gain real-world experience, strengthen employability skills, expand professional networks and make a positive difference within the community.

A huge thank you to Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil, their members, and all of the organisations who joined us and inspired our learners to take the next step in their personal and professional development.

🎭✨ Real industry experiences. Meaningful partnerships. Incredible opportunities. ✨🎭At The College Merthyr Tydfil, we’re ...
13/10/2026

🎭✨ Real industry experiences. Meaningful partnerships. Incredible opportunities. ✨🎭

At The College Merthyr Tydfil, we’re committed to ensuring our learners gain the very best experiences during their studies through strong partnerships with employers, industry professionals and organisations.

Our Performing Arts learners are currently collaborating with the charity Our Streets Now, Director Samantha Jones, and Theatre Maker Kyle Stead on a project that they are incredibly passionate about. Inspired by themes from Red Oak Theatre Company’s Sian De Bergerac, written by Emma Cooney and directed by Samantha Jones, our student acting company Theatre Glo will develop and create their own original performance piece, culminating in a performance at the Sherman Theatre on the afternoon of 22nd October.

This is just one example of how our learners work alongside industry professionals, tackle important real-world issues, and access exciting opportunities beyond the classroom.
Interested in a future in Performing Arts, Drama or Theatre? 🎬🌟

Come along to our Open Evening on Thursday 22 October, 4pm-7pm, and discover for yourself the opportunities, experiences and industry connections available at The College Merthyr Tydfil.

πŸ‘‰ Meet our staff and learners
πŸ‘‰ Explore our facilities
πŸ‘‰ Learn about our courses and progression pathways
πŸ‘‰ Find out how we work with employers and creative organisations to enhance your learning experience

12/10/2026

πŸ’‘ Are you currently a Year 11 pupil thinking of a future career in the world of business, finance, technology or AI?

Our Business FinTech Academy, delivered in partnership with FinTech Wales, is helping learners gain the skills, experiences and industry connections needed to succeed in one of the UK’s fastest-growing sectors.

From employer projects and industry workshops to AI micro-credentials, networking opportunities, site trips and visits, academy learners are developing the skills employers are looking for.

πŸŽ₯ Hear from our learners and Rhys Griffiths, Relationship Manager at FinTech Wales about how the academy is helping shape the next generation of talent.

πŸ“… Find out more at our Open Evening
πŸ“ Thursday 22 October | 4pm-7pm

πŸ”— Book your place through the link in our bio!

DigitalSkills

09/10/2026

Are you a Year 11 pupil currently studying in a Welsh Medium Secondary school and thinking about your next steps?πŸ’¬

Hear directly from our learners as they share their experiences of the Welsh language support available at The College Merthyr Tydfil, and the opportunities they've accessed through their Welsh language journey.

Whether you're looking to continue your education through Welsh, develop your bilingual skills, or explore the range of Welsh-medium pathways on offer, we're here to support you every step of the way.

Join us at our Open Evening on Thursday 22 October, 4pm-7pm, to discover the opportunities available and find out how you can continue using and developing your Welsh language skills alongside your chosen course.

πŸ‘‰ Book your place here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/paCzfjbKEH

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