Swansea ITEC (Swansea,)
Description
Swansea ITeC was originally established in October 1984, with the help of sponsors West Glamorgan County Council, 3M (UK) Limited and Swansea City Council. The ITeC was initially set up with the prime purpose of training school leavers in Information Technology skills i.e. Micro-Electronics, Computer Programming and modern Office Technology. Since those early days the ITeC has moved from strength to strength, expanding both our client base and the range of services and courses we provide.
Development
In 1990 we extended our Government contracts by adding full-time Unemployed Adult Training to our training portfolio, which has grown to its current level now providing I.T training for 40 unemployed adults and 50 school leavers each year.
Well over 1500 Youth and Adult trainees in Wales have benefited from ITeC computer training since the inception 18 years ago. Many move into Further or Higher Education when they leave the ITeC, some start their own businesses, with the majority taking full-time employment.
Our clients
In addition to Government training, the ITeC has expanded into the private and commercial business sector. We now provide equipment, installation, support and training for local companies ranging from sole traders to multi-national organisations such as 3M, Alcoa, Alberto Culver, Signode, McAlpine and the National Rivers Authority. We have also forged strong links with the local authorities and many primary and secondary schools in South Wales.
Our Staff
There are 10 Staff members at the ITeC, which includes 2 trainers, both of whom contribute to the ITeC's aim of providing a centre of excellence.
The future
On April 1st 1996, Swansea ITeC became a Limited Company, since which time its activities and scope have continued to develop in pace with changes in the community it serves.
Swansea ITeC now offers courses in all Microsoft Office products and is a test centre for the ECDL (European Computer Driving License) qualification.
Note: Some of our schemes are part-financed by the European Union Structural Funds Objective 1 and Objective 3, provided through the Welsh Assembly Government through the European Social Fund.
