About Coleg y Cymoedd

Croeso. At Coleg y Cymoedd we welcome learners from all ages and backgrounds to our four campuses in Aberdare, Rhondda, Ystrad Mynach and Nantgarw near Cardiff.

At Coleg y Cymoedd we transform lives through learning. Together we create your future success.

We achieve that by delivering education and training in South Wales. Coleg y Cymoedd means ‘College of the Valleys’ and we’re transforming education at our four state-of-the-art campuses.

About us at Coleg y Cymoedd

Find out about the college, our four campuses and our excellent teaching staff.

Our locations

Cymoedd has invested in top-class facilities at all four of our college campuses.
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Open events

Come and see us for yourself. Visit your nearest campsite and meet our dedicated staff.

Careers

Join the Coleg y Cymoedd team. See our latest job vacancies and find out how to apply.

Who are Coleg y Cymoedd?

Coleg y Cymoedd was formed in 2013 through a merger of The College Ystrad Mynach and Coleg Morgannwg. The college now has four campuses in Aberdare, Nantgarw, Rhondda and Ystrad Mynach.

More than 9,000 learners study with us each year on a range of full-time and part-time courses from entry to degree level. 

We have one purpose at Coleg y Cymoedd: to transform lives through learning.

We achieve that purpose by delivering education and training in South Wales. Coleg y Cymoedd means ‘College of the Valleys’ and we’re transforming education at our four state-of the art campuses.

  • The college offers full-time and part time courses across more than 15 curriculum areas.
  • Our learners can study from entry-level to full degree courses.
  • Coleg y Cymoedd is one of the largest providers of apprenticeships and work-based learning provision in Wales, with over 3,000 learners on these programmes.
  • Our apprenticeship provision is one of the most diverse in the UK. More than 27 subject routes are available.
  • We have excellent links with industry and work with over 1,200 employers, local and national employers.
96%

of learners would recommend Coleg y Cymoedd to a friend

We work with over

1200

local and national employers

Our values at Coleg y Cymoedd

Everyone at Coleg y Cymoedd aligns with the college’s six core values.

Authentic

Open, honest and transparent in how we communicate and build relationships.

Supportive

We’re team players, collaborating and encouraging one another to be curious, adaptable and resilient.

People-centred

We focus on the wellbeing of learners and our people by developing positive relationships and high levels of engagement.

Inclusive

Fostering a caring environment where our learners and our people are listened to, understood, appreciated, so that they can each participate and contribute meaningfully.

Responsible

We each act in a responsible manner and respect people, college resources and the environment.

Empowered

We have the confidence to make positive and solution-based decisions. This makes us ambitious, passionate and committed to become the best we can be.

Our mission

Together we create your future success.

 Our vision

To be recognised as an exceptional college.

Our purpose

To transform lives through learning.

Investing in our colleges

At Cymoedd we never stop investing in our college buildings and infrastructure. An investment in facilities is an investment in our learners’ futures. Just look at how our colleges have transformed over time:

2013

Investment at Nantgarw

£40 million to build the modern Nantgarw campus.

2015

Enhancing Ystrad motor vehicle facilities

£2.4 million on the Railway Training Centre at Nantgarw and £1.8 million on the Motor Vehicle Facility at Ystrad Mynach.

2017

Building Aberdare

 £22 million to build the Aberdare campus

2021

Rhondda refurbishment

 £3.4 million refurbishment at Rhondda.

2022

Ystrad Mynach improved

  £10.5 million to refurbish Ystrad Mynach.

2023

Sports centre

 £7.5 million to build Nantgarw’s Sporting Centre of Excellence.

Coleg y Cymoedd news

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Aberdare

Wellington Street
Aberdare
Rhondda Cynon Taff
CF44 8EN

Nantgarw

Heol y Coleg
Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QY

Rhondda

Llwynypia
Tonypandy
Rhondda Cynon Taff
CF40 2TQ

Ystrad Mynach

Twyn Road
Ystrad Mynach
Hengoed
CF82 7XR

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