Pontardawe Drama Group works in partnership with Pontardawe Arts Centre and Addysg Oedolion Cymru | Adult Learning Wales to provide a creative outlet for individuals with profound learning needs, tackling isolation and promoting independence.

Betsi Cadwaladr informatics department have been working in partnership with Addysg Oedolion Cymru | Adult Learning Wales, Unison, Unite the Union and GMB to find new and innovative ways of delivering learning to staff. 

As a Microsoft instructor, Diane Jones had a good job and a secure future however, following a struggle from addiction and depression following a sudden divorce, Diane found herself in a very dark place.

Following a career in the Army, Ian suffered with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and ended up being homeless for a period of time. After a period of counselling, and being able to secure accommodation, he decided to try to secure some work and eventually found a job as a refuse collector with Cardiff Council.

Following 10 years of depression, and spending much of her time indoors, Susan Wright felt it was time to make a change to her life and get back to being involved with others.

Following a car accident that injured him and changed his life, Ashok Chopra has used learning to change the direction of his life and develop a new career.

Following its recent closure, learning that previously took place at Coleg Harlech has now moved to nearby Plas Tan y Bwlch.

In this report, during a year of reorganisation and consolidation, we are reflecting on the strengths of our standards, provision and leadership at Addysg Oedolion Cymru | Adult Learning Wales.

Currently, learner engagement continues to be a strength, with 16,522 enrolments to date, and 9,820 learners engaged in 21,578 activities (academic year 2017-18). Our Curriculum plan is currently on target with 70% having been achieved as of 13th March 2018.

Addysg Oedolion Cymru | Adult Learning Wales is proud to work in partnership with other organisations to provide learning opportunities to a variety of learner needs within the community.