̨ÍåSWAG

Wales’ leading training provider ̨ÍåSWAG has appointed a new Learner Representative to become the voice of work-based learners across all ̨ÍåSWAG programmes and sub-contractors to the ̨ÍåSWAG Governance Committee and Welsh Government.

Emily Dumelow, 21 and a former Press and Corporate Relations Officer, joins ̨ÍåSWAG having previously completed an apprenticeship herself, gaining a Level 3 Business Administration Diploma.

As Learner Representative, Emily will sit on ̨ÍåSWAG’s Governance board and work closely with learners from across the ̨ÍåSWAG network, conducting forums and focus groups to gather feedback and improvements and will work within ̨ÍåSWAG’s Marketing Department, building relations with schools and delivering the ̨ÍåSWAG message.

Another important part of Emily’s role will involve regularly liaising with the National Union of Students Wales (NUS Wales). ̨ÍåSWAG is the first Welsh training provider to work with the NUS Wales in this capacity, having created the position to bridge the gap between learners and managers, and ensure all students are satisfied with and happy in their learning environment.

Emily said: “I am excited by this role as completing an apprenticeship was a massive benefit for me and I am keen for others to have an experience as beneficial as mine. I look forward to being able to develop and help improve the experience for current learners by listening to any issues or improvements they may have. I believe my experience as an apprentice will allow me to relate to the learners and encourage true and constructive feedback.”

The role will bridge the gap between learners and managers to ensure all learners get the best from their ̨ÍåSWAG experience and ensure continual improvement of services.

Andrew Cooksley, managing director of ̨ÍåSWAG said: “I am thrilled that Emily, who has first-hand experience of work-based learning, has been appointed as ̨ÍåSWAG’s new Learner Representative.

“Emily joins us at a very exciting time – 2015 was a hugely successful year for ̨ÍåSWAG and Emily will make a major contribution to the development of our programmes in 2016 and help us connect more effectively with our learners, the NUS and the Welsh Government.”