Skills & Talent
Swansea is powered by people. Nearly 48% of its workforce holds degree-level qualifications or higher, underpinned by award-winning universities and a thriving further education sector. This skilled, agile talent pool is supported by strong public-private-academic partnerships that fuel innovation, enterprise, and opportunity.
World-Class Education & Innovation
Swansea University
- Top university in Wales (Guardian University Guide 2024)
- 20,000+ students
- Global leader in research and business collaboration
- Home to the Computational Foundry, attracting world-leading talent and industry partners
University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD)
- Dual-sector university with campuses across the region
- Top 10 UK university for student satisfaction (NSS 2023)
- Innovation Matrix at SA1 drives digital innovation and industrial partnerships
Gower College Swansea
- 14,000 students across the city
- Academic and vocational training
- Specialist training arm offering tailored workforce solutions for employers
The Skills & Talent Programme
Part of the £30 million Swansea Bay City Deal, this programme is bridging skills gaps across health, digital, construction, manufacturing and energy sectors with:
- 14,000+ upskilling opportunities
- 3,000+ apprenticeships
- 2,200 new training placements
- 20 new course frameworks
Centres of Excellence for sector-specific training
Driven by collaboration between industry, education and community organisations, Swansea’s inclusive skills agenda is preparing the region for future growth.
