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Our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant
Coleg y Cymoedd is committed to supporting serving and former armed forces personnel and their families. Current holder of the Gold Employer Recognition scheme award.
The college currently employs a number of former members of the armed forces across a number of departments. The College also had a commitment to upskilling individuals leaving the armed forces and funding has been made available at the college to support ex-service personnel through training and education to enable conversion of experience or qualification gained in the military into a recognised qualification.
As well as assisting ex-military, the college has a dedicated policy in place to encourage and support reservists, offering support and time to undertake the role.
The College is proud to be part of the Covenant and feels that those who have joined from the armed forces have brought great value to the college, providing a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience.
About us
Coleg y Cymoedd (meaning college of the valleys) was formed in 2013, following the merger of The College Ystrad Mynach and Coleg Morgannwg.
Over 10,000 learners study at Coleg y Cymoedd each year with sites in Aberdare, Nantgarw, Rhondda (Llwynypia) and Ystrad Mynach.
The college offers a wide range of Full and Part Time courses from Entry to Degree Level in over 15 Curriculum areas.
Working in partnership with more than 800 employers, the college’s Business Services team offer a wide range of Apprenticeship and Bespoke Commercial Training packages.
The college has invested significantly in its facilities in recent years, with standout projects including the Nantgarw Campus building (a £40 million award winning campus), Aberdare Campus (a £22 million campus opened 2017), state of the art Railway Training and Motor Vehicle Facilities.