Learner Voice Takes Centre Stage at Annual Celebration Event

Learner representatives from across NPTC Group of Colleges came together at Theatr Brycheiniog for this year’s annual Student Representative Celebration Day – an inspiring event…

Higher Education and Access to HE Students Prepare for the Future at Graduate Careers Forum

University Campus Students at NPTC Group of Colleges gained valuable career insights and practical employability skills at the College’s Graduate Careers Forum, held at Neath…

NPTC Group of Colleges Celebrates Nomination at Prestigious Beacon Awards

NPTC Group of Colleges joined further education leaders from across the UK in Westminster this week for the Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Awards, where…

NPTC Group of Colleges Celebrates Apprenticeship Week Wales 2026

NPTC Group of Colleges is proud to celebrate Apprenticeship Week Wales 2026, taking place from 9–15 February, by shining a spotlight on the life‑changing impact…

Neath College Hosts Inaugural Culture Day

Neath College Celebrates Its First Culture Day, Showcasing Community, Inclusion, and Cultural Pride Neath College celebrated its first-ever Culture Day last week, marking a vibrant…

NPTC Group of Colleges’ Jayne Jones Helps Shape Wales’ Green Skills Future Through Landmark Government Review

NPTC Group of Colleges is proud to announce that Jayne Jones, Head of Business Development, played a key role in the Welsh Government’s Green Skills…

NPTC Group of Colleges Opens First Immersive Lab of Its Kind in a UK Further Education College

NPTC Group of Colleges has officially opened its groundbreaking new Immersive Lab at Neath College, a pioneering facility and the first immersive, collaborative digital classroom…

WorldSkills UK Torch Relay Ignites at Newtown College as Wales Prepares to Host National Finals for the First Time

NPTC Group of Colleges, Newtown College proudly welcomed the WorldSkills UK Torch Relay this week — a landmark celebration marking the countdown to the WorldSkills…

Afan College Sports Therapy Students Work with Welsh Rugby League Team

This autumn term, students from Afan College’s Level 3 Sports Therapy course had the privilege of working with the Wales Dragonhearts Rugby League team. As…

NPTC Group of Colleges Celebrates 20th Graduation Day with Pride, Joy and Powerful Stories

NPTC Group of Colleges marked a major milestone this week as it celebrated its 20th Graduation Day in vibrant ceremony at the iconic Gwyn Hall…

Celebrating Excellence: NPTC Group of Colleges’ Annual Student Awards

Wales’s brightest stars gathered under one roof to celebrate ambition, resilience, and achievement at the NPTC Group of Colleges’ 20th annual Student Awards ceremony, held…

NPTC Group of Colleges Celebrates Sporting and Public Services Excellence at Annual Awards

The NPTC Group of Colleges Sports Awards 2025 took place on Wednesday, 21st May, celebrating outstanding sporting and public service achievements from students across NPTC…

Empowering Communities Through Numbers: NPTC Group of Colleges Celebrates Impact of Multiply Maths & Numeracy Programme

NPTC Group of Colleges is proud to celebrate the transformative success of its Multiply Maths & Numeracy programme – an initiative that is enhancing lives…

Lee Stafford Education Celebrates National Recognition at British Hairdressing Business Awards 2025

Lee Stafford Education is celebrating after being named one of the UK’s best Educator of the Year, securing a coveted finalist spot in HJ’s British Hairdressing…

NPTC Group of Colleges Takes Major Step Forward in Establishing FLOW Training Academy

NPTC Group of Colleges has taken a significant step towards establishing the UK’s leading Floating Offshore Wind (FLOW) Training Academy with the appointment of Celtic…

UK’s Top Catering Student to Represent UK in Europe

Newtown College Catering student Gabrielle Wilson, known better as Gabby, from Rhayader, is heading to Denmark in September to test their skills against the crème…

Brecon Beacons College Relocation: A New Chapter in Education Excellence

NPTC Group of Colleges is pleased to announce the upcoming relocation of Creative Arts & Digital Industries (CADI) and Hairdressing, Barbering and Applied Therapies (HAT)…

Celebrating Student Success at Skills Competition Wales

Students from across NPTC Group of Colleges are celebrating an impressive medal haul at this year’s Skills Competition Wales Celebration event. A total of 16…

Skilled Gabrielle Wilson on the road to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

Newtown College Catering student Gabrielle Wilson from Rhayader is setting out on a journey of a lifetime, in an intrepid bid to do the UK…

Success for Newtown College students at prestigious Skills Competitons Wales Awards

NPTC Group of Colleges enjoyed a successful evening with recognition for students in a range of subjects at the Inspiring Skills Awards. The group achieved…

Neath College Student Jake Dorgan Appointed Neath Port Talbot Youth Mayor for 2025/26

Neath College is proud to announce that one of its own, Jake Dorgan, has been inaugurated as the Youth Mayor of Neath Port Talbot for…

Neath College Student Wins Prestigious Numeracy Award

Ellie Green, a Level 2 Foundation Year Access to Higher Education student from Neath College, has been awarded The Worshipful Livery Company of Wales Numeracy…

Women in Construction Week 2025

Women in Construction Week 2025 runs March 2-8, celebrating the invaluable contributions of women in the construction industry and aiming to inspire more women to…

Neath College Dance Lecturers Take to the Stage!

Neath College’s Dance Department has built a highly respected reputation over the past 25 years as one of the leading further education colleges for A…

Winds of Change: NPTC Group Secures Funding for Floating Offshore Innovation.

NPTC Group of Colleges has successfully secured funding through the initial round of The Crown Estate’s Supply Chain Accelerator.  The Accelerator is a £50m fund…

Fashion’s New Frontier: Newtown Fashion & Textiles Academy Opens in Iconic Pryce Jones Building

A Spectacular Evening of Fashion, Heritage, and Innovation in Newtown The historic Pryce Jones Building in Newtown came alive with style, creativity, and celebration as…

NPTC Group of Colleges, UK With Its Ethos of Providing ‘More Than Just an Education’, Will Be Playing a Pivotal Role Across China

The inaugural ceremony and the World Conference on the Development of Vocational and Technical Education in Tianjin, China Themed “Innovation Empowers the Future, Skills Shape…

A Special Day for College Graduates

More than 150 graduates from NPTC Group of Colleges celebrated their academic achievements and donned their caps and gowns at a special ceremony where they…

Isabelle Suter Represents Wales in Prestigious Korean Karate Competition

Isabelle Suter, a Health, Social, and Childcare student at Afan College is set to represent Wales in the 20th Anniversary Korean Karate Championship in Amsterdam.…

Newtown Fashion & Textiles Academy Unveils in Iconic Pryce Jones Building: A Stylish New Chapter Begins

Newtown Fashion & Textiles Academy is set to launch this year, bringing cutting-edge fashion education to the iconic Pryce Jones Building, a site steeped in…

Part-time A Level History Course Offers Flexible Learning Opportunities

NPTC Group of Colleges is excited to continue its popular evening history course, held at Neath College every Monday from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.…

College Stars Shine at Student Awards, Celebrating Excellence and Dedication

@NPTCGroup – Some of Wales’s brightest and most promising students were celebrated at the NPTC Group of Colleges’ annual Student Awards ceremony, held at Neath…

Student Spotlight: Magi-Renee Miles

NPTC Group of Colleges student Magi-Renee Miles is planning on using her passion for helping children with disabilities to open an outdoor education centre when…

Brecon Student Nominated For Inspire! Award

Brecon Beacons College student, Misty Campbell, has recently been selected as a finalist in the Inspire! Adult Learning Awards 2024. Misty started working in the…

Successful Inspection Confirms Positive Impact of Adult Learning Partnership in Neath Port Talbot and Powys

A partnership established to deliver adult learning across Neath Port Talbot and Powys has been hailed as a success following a recent inspection by Estyn…

Student Spotlight Sophia Rabaiotti

An International Tourism & Events Management student from Neath College put her newfound skills and knowledge to good use over the summer as she secured…

Success for College Employer in Residence Initiative

Employers and students are reaping the rewards of a specialised programme at NPTC Group of Colleges that is delivering opportunities for employment. Sitting under the…

Afan College Student Exhibits Sustainable Fashion at Top London Gallery

This summer has been a remarkable one for Afan College’s Sustainable Fashion and Design student, Mia De La Rue-George. Mia was selected by the University…

Neath College’s Bernadine McGuire Wins ‘Teacher of the Year’ at Pride of Wales Awards for Inspiring Excellence in Education

Bernadine McGuire, an A Level lecturer at Neath College, part of NPTC Group of Colleges, has been honoured at the recent Pride of Wales Awards,…

Twelve Students from NPTC Group of Colleges Among WorldSkills UK National Finalists

Twelve students from NPTC Group of Colleges have been announced among 106 Welsh finalists for the WorldSkills UK National Finals which will be held between…

NPTC Group of Colleges Mental Health Conference 2024

NPTC Group of Colleges(@NPTCGroup) held its third annual Mental Health Conference at Theatr Brycheiniog, in Brecon. The day saw talks about mental health, as well…

Rugby Star Kayleigh Powell set for Olympic Debut

Great Britain Rugby 7s Women have named their squad for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris this summer. The squad includes two Welsh women: two-time…

NPTC Group of Colleges and Shelter Cymru Unite to Combat Housing Crisis and Homelessness in Wales

In a major move to address the pressing issue of homelessness and housing insecurity in Wales, NPTC Group of Colleges and Shelter Cymru have joined…

Caitlin Dilley Secures Prestigious Pharmaceutical Apprenticeship in Germany

Neath College A-Level student Caitlin Dilley has been accepted on a ‘Pharmazeutisch-technische Assistenz’ (Pharmaceutical Technical Assistant Apprenticeship) course at the BS-06 Berufliche Schule in Hamburg. Caitlin, who…

Junior Apprenticeship Celebration Event 2024

NPTC Group of Colleges recently hosted the annual Junior Apprenticeship Celebration Event at Neath College. This event celebrates the success of learners who have taken…

Take Your Next Step with FREE Taster Sessions

This June NPTC Group of Colleges (@NPTCGroup) are running a range of FREE adult learning taster sessions across Neath Port Talbot and Powys. From introduction…

Montgomeryshire Society Prize for Further Education 2024

Newtown College(@NPTCGroup) Agriculture student Menna Jones has been celebrating after being announced as this year’s winner of the Montgomeryshire Society Prize for Further Education 2024.…

‘Paint Along Lady’ returns to help de-stress students ahead of exams

After her visit to Neath College, Claire Timbrell aka ‘The Paint Along Lady’ returned to Afan College this week to help de-stress students. Claire travels…

Bursaries for Top Performing Students

NPTC Group of Colleges (@NPTCGroup) recognised the efforts of its students who joined the College at the start of the academic year (2023) by making…

Apprenticeships Partnership With Top Local Employer Goes From Strength to Strength

Pathways Training (NPTC Group of Colleges work-based training provider) and Swansea Bay University Health Board have been in partnership since 2016, providing apprentices with an opportunity…