Lisa Thomas

Our Wales Committee has been in Merthyr Tydfil today, meeting students from @CollegeMerthyr and stakeholders from the area to hear different perspectives on the BBC. Diolch for having us Merthyr Tydfil.

.@CollegeMerthyr🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 calls for greater diversity in esports 'Historically, our esports course has been more popular among male learners, but this year we’re thrilled to see growing interest from young women' - @Modgii, lecturer & @TydfilTytans manager esports-news.co.uk/2024/11/29/mer…

Inspiring welcome from YA’s at the South Central/ East @YouthSportTrust gold conference @CollegeMerthyr . Great to see these events being held at FE colleges supporting Gold YA’s on their leadership journey. Supported by collaboration between @YouthSportTrust & @ColegauCymru

Congratulations to @CollegeMerthyr, @WFCTweets and @SalfordSCCGroup for being named finalists in the @NOCNGroup Award for Mental Health and Wellbeing. #AoCBeacons #AoCConf2024

Great to be at @CollegeMerthyr with @JackSargeantAM today to discuss his vision for apprenticeships and vocational education and training. @LMThomas71 @DaveHagendyk @Rachel_Cable7 @BarryWalters130

We were delighted to be a part of the @LearnWorkCymru Inspire! Adult Learning Awards last night 🤩 Huge congratulations to all winners and nominees! 🌟 @DaveHagendyk @KellyEdwards_ @JGriffithsLab @AddysgEducation @Lynne_Neagle @LMThomas71 @CSGPrincipalDoc #InspireCymru24

Why not give Table Tennis a go at @CollegeMerthyr? A range of opportunities and facilities, it's the perfect place to get started or continue your journey with our great sport! 📲Get in touch with Head Coach Callum Evans!

Congratulations to #TeachingAwardsCymru2024 Winners Rhian Evans @GowerCollegeSwa, Katie Davies @BridgendCollege, and the Inspire to Achieve Team @CollegeMerthyr 🏆 Congratulations to all the winners and finalists! ✨ buff.ly/3xuRJ0I

@totiredtoshave @WG_Education Congratulations Chris - well deserved 🎉

A huge round of applause for The Inspire to Achieve team from @CollegeMerthyr Congratulations, they are the winners of this year’s Learner’s Engagement award. 💬 “The team go above and beyond for the learners. They’ve made such a difference.” #TeachingAwardsCymru2024

We are delighted to announce a new partnership between @WelshAthletics & @CollegeMerthyr 🎉 The partnership is the first of its kind in Wales & aims to create a regional development centre for endurance athletes in the heart of Merthyr. Find out more: tinyurl.com/WA-MC-Partners…

Today, we are pleased to publish a new research report demonstrating the social value of #furthereducation #colleges in Wales ✨ @Cwmpas_Coop @CLESthinkdo @WelshGovernment buff.ly/4d3xM1f

“Social value is at the heart of everything we do” - great to be at the launch of the Report showcasing the social value of FE Colleges in Wales @ColegauCymru @CollegeMerthyr @WG_Education

Good to hear @vaughangething at @SeneddEconomy discussing his recent visit to @ColegMerthyr to meet with ColegauCymru members. He highlighted the progress being made in the #apprenticeship sector for women and girls, disabled people, and learners from ethnic minority backgrounds.

Merthyr Valley Veterans have been a force for good in our communities. In recognition of their many projects locally, the group has today been presented with a sculpture by students at @CollegeMerthyr. Thanks to @MPCT_HQ for attending too!

Good discussion today about how to protect current provision, but also how to ensure colleges are part of shaping the future of the national apprenticeship programme. Thanks for the time today @vaughangething and thanks to @CollegeMerthyr @LMThomas71 for hosting.

A Welsh college has become the first in the UK to achieve a prestigious award recognising commitment to provision for more able and talented learners 👉wp.me/p8Mk4U-BJ4 nation.cymru/news/welsh-col…

Great workshop today @CollegeMerthyr @TCMTPhysics from @cardiffPHYSX on gravitational waves 🪐🛰#gravity #space