Chris is Head of Enterprise, and Skills here in the College, utilising her extensive network and expertise to help students and alumni start their own business. Chris is passionate about entrepreneurship and provides continual 1-1 support to new business start-ups.
Chris also co-ordinates entries into the World and UK Skills Competitions, in which learners pit their knowledge, technical ability and employability skills against others from across Wales, the UK and beyond!
If you would like to start your own business, explore enterprising ideas, take part in a skills competition or find out more whether your department is involved in projects - get in touch with Chris! c.bissex@merthyr.ac.uk
Verity is here to provide employability and career guidance; signposting to a range of progression opportunities.
No career pathway is the same, so providing individually tailored support is key to ensure all learners have access to skills and opportunities. Extensive links with local employers, apprenticeship providers and universities all add to the wealth of opportunities we can offer.
If you need help planning your future, creating an outstanding CV, writing a cover letter, applying for job or practicing for an interview- Verity can help! v.jones@merthyr.ac.uk
Hannah supports all aspects of Enterprise and Employability- co-ordinating events and competitions, liaising with employers and local partners, and ensuring staff and learners have access to the latest opportunities.
Skills competitions help inspire young people to be ambitious in their pursuit of their goals and help build a broad and varied CV. If you’d like to know more about building your skills- contact Hannah! h.casey@merthyr.ac.uk