
David Hagendyk
@davehagendyk
CEO of @ColegauCymru. Formerly at @learnworkcymru, @Welshlabour and Welsh Government. Board Member at @HockeyWales. Uefa B Licence football coach. Views my own.
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Great to be at Y Coleg Merthyr Tudful/The College Merthyr Tydfil with Jack Sargeant MS today to discuss his vision for apprenticeships and vocational education and training. Lisa Thomas @DaveHagendyk @Rachel_Cable7 @BarryWalters130


Thanks to Jack Sargeant MS for taking the time to talk to ColegauCymru | CollegesWales today about the future of apprenticeships. We emphasised the importance of a joined up approach, proper pathways and exit points, and the need for additional investment to meet government priorities.

Good first day at #AoCConf2024. Still challenges for sector in England but optimism about the possibility of a new relationship with UK Gov. Shows value of professional engagement from Association of Colleges (AoC) Good breakouts on 14-16 provision and on implications of budget and spending review.


Important reflections on value of FE, not just for economy and local communities, but for individuals throughout the life course Inspired by She's in CTRL - OUT NOW - Anne-Marie Imafidon on need for inclusive tech in educating for the future Great breakout on future of assessment design in light of generative AI

Great to be at Cardiff and Vale College | Coleg Caerdydd a’r Fro today to show the Welsh Parliament Health and Social Care Committee #activewellbeing in action. Thanks to @JoyceWatsonMSAS John Griffiths MS Sam Rowlands MS @Russ_George and Mabon ap Gwynfor AS 🏴 for your time. Rob Baynham 👇 Read more 👇 colleges.wales/en/blog/post/s…





Over 1️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ tickets sold in less than 24 hours for our UEFA Women's EURO 2025 play-off final at Cardiff City Stadium! 🚨 Be quick, don't miss the chance to be part of a record breaking crowd next Friday! 🏴⤵️ 🎟 faw.cymru/tickets #ForHer | #TogetherStronger


The baton has been passed, and we’re excited to see the talent at the #WSUKFinal2025 in Wales! A huge thank you to Greater Manchester for hosting us these past two years. It’s been a brilliant experience. Here’s to an exciting new chapter in Wales! Inspiring Skills


What an evening at the #WSUKFinals2024 Medal Ceremonies. Noson wych yn Seremoni Wobrwyo DU. 65 medal 🏴 🥇Aur / Gold x 14 🥈Arian / Silver x 19 🥉 Efydd / Bronze x 21 🏅Highly Commended x 11 Llongyfs / Congrats 🥳 WorldSkills UK Wales Welsh Government Economi Cymru


Great cross-party group on FE, skills and apprenticeships. Focused on the impact of the Junior Apprenticeship programme in helping 14-16 year olds. Great advocacy from Sharon James ( She/Her) and the team at Cardiff and Vale College | Coleg Caerdydd a’r Fro.



Important recognition from Vikki Howells MS Lynne & Vikki of the growth in college learner numbers this year and the need to keep them in education and training. Thank you to colleagues across the sector for so powerfully making the case for this investment.

