“My whole family is in the trade and it’s a great job to get into as you can be your own boss and get great satisfaction from a job well done and a happy customer. I have already designed a logo and branding for my company when I’m ready to go it alone, and this prize and title will really set me up for a great career!” Mr Ashun feels that his time at CAVC has helped him to achieve this UK-wide award. “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with Cardiff and Vale College,” he added. “This is mostly due to the excellent mentorship of my tutor Geoff Shaw.
The work of the Cyber Security and IT teams in supporting CAVC students to enter and succeed in skills competitions, including students representing the UK and the WorldSkills Finals in Russia saw them shortlisted for the WorldSkills Hero Award. Finally, the way everyone at CAVC across the board has pulled together to support, develop and teach its learners through the pandemic has seen it shortlisted for the overall FE College of the Year Award. CAVC has strong record of success in the Tes FE Awards, last year winning Outstanding Use of Technology for Improving Teaching, Learning and Assessment and Contribution to the Local Community. This year’s virtual awards will take place on 28th May.