Cardiff and Vale College joins with HMRC/HMCTS to launch Supported Internships

Cardiff and Vale College has joined with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) to launch Supported Internships for young…

More Cardiff and Vale College learners than ever before recognised at Skills Competition Wales Awards

More learners and apprentices from Cardiff and Vale College than ever before have had their high achievements recognised at the Skills Competition Wales Awards this…

CAVC Esports masterclass shows pupils the career paths behind the game

Cardiff and Vale College recently welcomed Year 9 pupils from Mary Immaculate High School to learn about the huge range of career paths behind the…

CAVC supports users of Vale Domestic Abuse Service to develop DIY skills

Cardiff and Vale College worked with the Vale Domestic Abuse Service (DAS) to help some of its users develop their DIY skills for basic home…

Celebrating the best apprentices in the region at the Cardiff and Vale College Apprenticeship Awards 2026

Twenty-five of the finest apprentices working in Wales have had their hard work and determination celebrated at the Cardiff and Vale College Apprenticeship Awards 2026.…

Cardiff and Vale College marks major milestone as construction begins on two new landmark campuses in the Vale of Glamorgan

Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC) has celebrated a significant milestone in the development of two new landmark campuses in the Vale of Glamorgan, marking the…

Cardiff and Vale College Group Chief Executive Mike James awarded MBE

Mike James, Chief Executive of Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC) Group has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours List 2026 for Services…

CAVC tops the medals chart at the WorldSkills UK Finals 2025

Cardiff and Vale College has finished top of the medal table at this year’s WorldSkills UK Finals. The College shared the top position with Pembrokeshire…

Cardiff and Vale College celebrates student success at the CAVC Annual Awards 2025

Cardiff and Vale College has celebrated the hard work, success and progression of its learners and apprentices at the College’s Annual awards 2025. Hundreds of…

Broadcaster and presenter Jason Mohammad and FinTech Wales Chair Sarah Williams-Gardener receive Honorary Fellowships at CAVC Graduation Ceremony

Broadcaster and presenter Jason Mohammad and Sarah Williams-Gardener, Chair of FinTech Wales, have received Honorary Fellowships from Cardiff and Vale College. College alumni Jason Mohammad…

Celebrating an exceptional year of sport at Cardiff and Vale College

Cardiff and Vale College’s Sports Academies have celebrated another outstanding year at the CAVC 2025 Sport Awards. The Academies have gone from strength to strength…

Cardiff and Vale College shortlisted at UK-wide Family Learning Awards 2025

Cardiff and Vale College has been shortlisted for a UK-wide Family Learning Award for its innovative work in delivering family learning that involves science, technology,…

Work set to begin on Cardiff and Vale College’s £119m investment in education and training for the Vale of Glamorgan

This week the contract was signed for Cardiff and Vale College’s £119m investment in the future of skills for the Vale of Glamorgan, working in…

Recruit and Train Programme supports business growth and upskilling for SMEs in the Cardiff Capital Region

As part of Cardiff Capital Region’s Cluster Development and Growth Programme, Cardiff and Vale College is helping to stimulate the growth of small businesses with…

Cardiff and Vale College learners and apprentices celebrate success at the Skills Competition Wales Awards 2025

Cardiff and Vale College learners and apprentices have brought home 25 medals from this year’s Skills Competition Wales Awards, including seven gold, ten silver and…

Celebrating the best apprentices in the region at the Cardiff and Vale College Apprenticeship Awards 2025

Twenty-seven of the finest apprentices working in Wales have had their hard work and determination celebrated at the Cardiff and Vale College Apprenticeship Awards 2025.…

Success at the WorldSkills UK Finals for Cardiff and Vale College

Five Cardiff and Vale College learners and apprentices have come away from this year’s WorldSkills UK Finals with medals, including three golds – more than…

Cardiff and Vale College’s plans for Advanced Technology Centre at Cardiff Airport approved

Cardiff and Vale College’s plans for a state-of-the-art Advanced Technology Centre (ATC) at Cardiff Airport have been given the green light. The Vale of Glamorgan…

 Cardiff and Vale College celebrates its Higher Education learners with a special Graduation Ceremony

Cardiff and Vale College has held a special graduation ceremony to celebrate the achievements of its Higher Education students. Every year, thousands of learners come…

Plans approved for new Cardiff and Vale College Barry Waterfront Campus

Cardiff and Vale College’s plans for a new state-of-the-art campus at Barry Waterfront have been given the go ahead. The Vale of Glamorgan Council planning…

Ebbw Fawr Learning Community pupils win Cardiff and Vale College Aero Challenge 2024

A team of six Year 10 pupils from Ebbw Fawr Learning Community have won the Cardiff and Vale College Aero Challenge 2024 with the highest…

Former Cardiff and Vale College Hospitality learner Ruby wins Best in Nation at WorldSkills Lyon 2024

Former Cardiff and Vale College HND in Hospitality Management learner Ruby Pile has won the award for Best in Nation in WorldSkills Lyon 2024. Ruby,…

Lord-Lieutenant of South Glamorgan visits Cardiff and Vale College Combined Cadet Force

His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of South Glamorgan Morfudd Meredith recently visited Cardiff and Vale College’s Barry Campus to meet and inspect the College’s Combined Cadet Force…

Cardiff and Vale College announces sponsorship of Gŵyl Fach y Fro

Cardiff and Vale College (@CAVC) is proud to be sponsoring the popular Gŵyl Fach y Fro when it comes Barry Island this weekend (17th May).…

Former Cardiff and Vale College learner Ruby to represent UK in WorldSkills Lyon 2024

Former Cardiff and Vale College (@CAVC) HND Hospitality Management learner Ruby Pile has been selected to represent the UK at WorldSkills Lyon 2024. Ruby, who…

Cardiff and Vale College Business and Computing learners go on a once in a lifetime trip to California

A group of 20 Level 3 Business and Level 3 Computing learners from Cardiff and Vale College (@CAVC) have been on a once in a…

CAVC Basketball Academy become the first Welsh Association of Colleges National Champions

Cardiff and Vale College’s (@CAVC) Basketball Academy have become the first Welsh college team to win the UK-wide Association of Colleges (AoC) Sport Champions in…

Hope is an Action: Cardiff and Vale College ESOL learners contribute to Urdd Peace and Goodwill Message 2024

Cardiff and Vale College (@CAVC) ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) learners have contributed towards the Urdd Gobaith Cymru Peace and Goodwill Message 2024,…

Cardiff and Vale College learners win Agored Access to Higher Education Learner of the Year Awards

Cardiff and Vale College learners Sara Head and Sean Early have won Agored Access to Higher Education (HE) Learner of the Year Awards. Sara also…

Cardiff and Vale College Photography student Steven invited to exhibit his work

During a recent visit to Cardiff and Vale College’s Arts Academy, artist and photographer Jon Pountney was so impressed by the work of Photography learner…

Cardiff and Vale College wins more gold medals than ever before in Skills Competition Wales

Cardiff and Vale College learners have won a record 19 gold medals at Skills Competition Wales – more than ever before. CAVC students won 34…

Cardiff and Vale College retains CyberFirst Gold College status in recognition of its first-rate teaching

Cardiff and Vale College has retained its CyberFirst Gold College Award for its leading role in cyber security teaching. The CyberFirst Schools and Colleges programme…

Cardiff and Vale College joins with The Parkgate Hotel to launch Supported Internships

Cardiff and Vale College has joined forces with Cardiff’s finest luxury hotel, The Parkgate, part of The Celtic Collection, to launch Supported Internships for young…

Celebrating the best apprentices in the region at the Cardiff and Vale College Apprenticeship Awards 2024

Twenty-eight of the finest apprentices working in Wales have had their hard work and dedication celebrated at the Cardiff and Vale College Apprenticeship Awards 2024.…

Estyn highlight Cardiff and Vale College’s strategic and collaborative approach to delivering apprenticeships that make an impact

Estyn, His Majesty’s Inspectorate for Education and Training, has published an inspection report that highlights the positive work of Cardiff and Vale College’s apprenticeship provision.…

Cardiff and Vale College jumps to 3rd place in prestigious Top 100 equality index

Cardiff and Vale College has moved from 7th to 3rd in the National Centre for Diversity’s prestigious Top 100 Most Inclusive Employers Index. The achievement…

 Cardiff and Vale College a finalist in the 2023-24 Beacon Awards

Cardiff and Vale College’s work to develop non-racist curriculum modules for the further education sector has seen it reach the finals of the Association of…

Cardiff and Vale College’s pioneering use of technology enhanced learning helps it retain Microsoft Showcase College status

Cardiff and Vale College’s pioneering use of technology to create immersive and inclusive learning experiences has meant it has retained its Microsoft Showcase College status…

Cardiff project wins Inspire! Award for supporting families to learn together

A ‘family-learning’ programme that aims to engage and foster positive attitudes towards education has won a major award. The Families Learning Together Programme at Cardiff…

Another record year of A-level and BTEC success at Cardiff and Vale College

Cardiff and Vale College is celebrating another record year of success with more students than ever before achieving their AS and A Level and BTEC…

Crafting an antiracist curriculum: Reimagining

Wales first Anti Racism Curriculum – miniseries: Having explored the concept of ‘unfiltering’ histories and our curriculums, this final article introduces you to the reimagined…

Crafting an antiracist curriculum: Unfiltering

Wales first Anti Racism Curriculum – miniseries:  Having set the context for crafting a new curriculum, this second article explores the importance of ‘unfiltering’ our…

Crafting an antiracist curriculum: Rehumanising

Wales first Anti Racism Curriculum – miniseries:  As Wales moves to becoming an Anti-Racist Nation by 2030, this article explores the role of curriculum in…

£100m investment in education and training for the Vale of Glamorgan and beyond confirmed

Cardiff and Vale College will undertake a £100m investment in the future of skills for the Vale of Glamorgan and the wider population of Wales,…

<strong>Celebrating another exceptional year of Sport at Cardiff and Vale College</strong>

Cardiff and Vale College’s Sport Academies have celebrated their best-ever season at the CAVC 2023 Sport Awards. The number of learners involved in the academies…

<strong>Team CAVC are the icing on the cake at Alliance for Bakery Students and Trainees Competition 2023</strong>

Bakery, Patisserie and Confectionery learners from Cardiff and Vale College have won a batch of awards at the Alliance for Bakery Students and Trainees (ABST)…

Quality of Higher Education provision at Cardiff and Vale College confirmed by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education

The quality and standards of Cardiff and Vale College’s university-level courses has been confirmed by a Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) review. CAVC…

Welsh Government launches Anti-Racism Curriculum modules for the further education sector

The Welsh Government last week launched landmark Anti-Racist Curriculum modules for the further education sector. In 2022 the Welsh Government announced that it was committed…

Cardiff and Vale College Complementary Healthcare students boost patient wellbeing at UHW

Level 5 HND Complementary Healthcare with Practitioner Status students at Cardiff and Vale College have been using their therapy skills to help patients at the…

 Cardiff and Vale College re-accredited for prestigious Leaders in Diversity status

Cardiff and Vale College has been re-accredited for prestigious Leaders in Diversity status, reflecting the significant work it does to promote Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity,…