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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

From the official opening and guided tours to conversations with staff, students and guests, the day highlighted how The Beacon will support learning, skills development and community engagement for years to come. #AtTheHeartOfYourFuture ❤️🤍🖤

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🎥 Take a look back at the opening of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗻 in Brecon 💡🏫 It was fantastic to welcome prospective students, employers, community groups and local stakeholders to explore our exciting new learning facility in the heart of the town.

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

O'r agoriad swyddogol a'r teithiau tywys i sgyrsiau gyda staff, myfyrwyr a gwesteion, amlygodd y diwrnod sut y bydd Y Begwn yn cefnogi dysgu, datblygu sgiliau ac ymgysylltu â'r gymuned am flynyddoedd i ddod. #WrthGalonEichDyfodol ❤️🤍🖤

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🎥 Edrychwch yn ôl ar agoriad 𝗬 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝘄𝗻 yn Aberhonddu 💡🏫 Roedd yn wych croesawu darpar fyfyrwyr, cyflogwyr, grwpiau cymunedol a rhanddeiliaid lleol i archwilio ein cyfleuster dysgu newydd a chyffrous yng nghanol y dref.

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the launch such a success. #AtTheHeartOfYourFuture ❤️🤍🖤

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Diolch i bawb a ymunodd â ni ac a helpodd i wneud y lansiad yn llwyddiant mor fawr. #WrthGalonEichDyfodol ❤️🤍🖤

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

O'r agoriad swyddogol a'r teithiau tywys i sgyrsiau gyda staff, myfyrwyr a gwesteion, amlygodd y diwrnod sut y bydd The Beacon yn cefnogi dysgu, datblygu sgiliau ac ymgysylltu â'r gymuned am flynyddoedd i ddod.

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event such a success. We look forward to welcoming learners through our doors very soon! #AtTheHeartOfYourFuture ❤️🤍🖤

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Guests had the opportunity to explore the new facilities, meet our expert staff, discover the wide range of learning opportunities available, and see how The Beacon will support skills development, enterprise and community engagement for years to come 🤝🏻

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The building was formerly opened by NPTC Group of Colleges Chief Executive Officer, Mark Dacey and Principal, Catherine Lewis, and was attended by local dignitaries, stakeholders, staff and students ✂️🎀

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Thoughtfully redeveloped in the heart of the town, in partnership with Andrew Scott Ltd, The Beacon provides a modern, accessible learning environment that celebrates Brecon's rich heritage while supporting the skills and industries of the future ✨

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

📸 It was fantastic to welcome prospective students, employers, community groups and local stakeholders to 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗻 in Brecon for the opening of our exciting new learning facility 💡🏫

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Diolch yn fawr iawn i bawb a ymunodd â ni a helpodd i wneud y digwyddiad yn gymaint o lwyddiant. Edrychwn ymlaen at groesawu dysgwyr trwy ein drysau yn fuan iawn! #WrthGalonEichDyfodol ❤️🤍🖤

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Cafodd gwesteion gyfle i archwilio'r cyfleusterau newydd, cwrdd â'n staff arbenigol, darganfod yr ystod eang o gyfleoedd dysgu sydd ar gael, a gweld sut y bydd Y Begwn yn cefnogi datblygu sgiliau, menter ac ymgysylltiad cymunedol am flynyddoedd i ddod 🤝🏻

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Agorwyd yr adeilad yn swyddogol gan Brif Swyddog Gweithredol NPTC Group of Colleges, Mark Dacey, a’r Pennaeth, Catherine Lewis, gyda phobl bwysig leol, rhanddeiliaid, staff a myfyrwyr yn bresennol ✂️🎀

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Wedi'i ailddatblygu'n feddylgar yng nghanol y dref, mewn partneriaeth ag Andrew Scott Ltd, mae'r Begwn yn darparu amgylchedd dysgu modern a hygyrch sy'n dathlu treftadaeth gyfoethog Aberhonddu wrth gefnogi sgiliau a diwydiannau'r dyfodol ✨

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

📸 Roedd yn wych croesawu darpar fyfyrwyr, cyflogwyr, grwpiau cymunedol a rhanddeiliaid lleol i 𝗬 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝘄𝗻 yn Aberhonddu am ragolwg unigryw o'n cyfleuster dysgu newydd cyffrous 💡🏫

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Students were also encouraged to sign up to college clubs and societies as well as submit new ideas to pursue interests outside of learning, all while enjoying some sweet treats and goodies ✍🏻🍿 #MoreThanJustAnEducation ❤️🤍🖤 2/2

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#AfanCollege was the final stop on our 𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑭𝒂𝒊𝒓 tour last week, and our local community partners were on hand to provide support and opportunities to our students 🥳 1/2

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Anogwyd myfyrwyr hefyd i ymuno â chlybiau a chymdeithasau coleg yn ogystal â chyflwyno syniadau newydd i ddilyn diddordebau y tu allan i ddysgu, a hynny i gyd wrth fwynhau danteithion melys a danteithion ✍🏻🍿 #MwyNagAddysgYnUnig ❤️🤍🖤 2/2

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#ColegAfan oedd yr arhosfan olaf ar ein taith 𝑭𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒓 𝒚 𝑮𝒍𝒂𝒔 yr wythnos diwethaf ac roedd ein partneriaid cymunedol lleol wrth law i ddarparu cefnogaeth a chyfleoedd i'n myfyrwyr 🥳 1/2

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Join us as we celebrate Mark’s outstanding contribution to education and thank him for more than two decades of visionary leadership at NPTC Group of Colleges 🎉 #AtTheHeartOfYourFuture ❤️🤍🖤 6/6

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Yet when asked what he is most proud of, his answer wasn't a building, an award or a milestone. It was the people: the dedication of staff and the success of learners ❤️ 5/6

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

During his time at the College, Mark has overseen significant change and growth, helping to shape NPTC Group of Colleges into one of Wales' leading education providers. 4/6

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

In this video, Mark reflects on the experiences that shaped his career, the lessons he has learned, the people who inspired him, and his hopes for the future 🌟 3/6

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

From leaving school at 16 with no formal qualifications to becoming one of Wales’ most respected education leaders, Mark’s story is one of determination, opportunity and belief in the transformative power of education 🧑‍🏫 2/6

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🎥 As Mark Dacey, CEO of NPTC Group of Colleges, prepares to retire after more than 40 years in further education and over 22 years leading the College, we look back on an extraordinary career and lasting legacy 👏🏻 1/6

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Ymunwch â ni wrth i ni ddathlu cyfraniad rhagorol Mark i addysg a diolch iddo am fwy na dau ddegawd o arweinyddiaeth weledigaethol yng Ngrŵp Colegau NPTC 🎉 #WrthGalonEichDyfodol ❤️🤍🖤 6/6

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Eto pan ofynnwyd iddo beth yr oedd fwyaf balch ohono, nid adeilad, gwobr na charreg filltir oedd ei ateb. Y bobl oedd yno: ymroddiad y staff a llwyddiant y dysgwyr ❤️ 5/6

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Yn ystod ei gyfnod yn y Coleg, mae Mark wedi goruchwylio newid a thwf sylweddol, gan helpu i lunio Grŵp Colegau NPTC yn un o brif ddarparwyr addysg Cymru. 4/6

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Yn y fideo hwn, mae Mark yn myfyrio ar y profiadau a luniodd ei yrfa, y gwersi y mae wedi'u dysgu, y bobl a'i ysbrydolodd, a'i obeithion ar gyfer y dyfodol 🌟 3/6

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

O adael yr ysgol yn 16 oed heb unrhyw gymwysterau ffurfiol i ddod yn un o arweinwyr addysg mwyaf uchel eu parch Cymru, mae stori Mark yn un o benderfyniad, cyfle a chred ym mhŵer trawsnewidiol addysg 🧑‍🏫 2/6

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🎥 Wrth i Mark Dacey, Prif Swyddog Gweithredol Grŵp Colegau NPTC, baratoi i ymddeol ar ôl mwy na 40 mlynedd mewn addysg bellach a thros 22 mlynedd yn arwain y Coleg, rydym yn edrych yn ôl ar yrfa ryfeddol ac etifeddiaeth barhaol 👏🏻 1/6

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

That’s exactly what Georgia Jones did, completing her PGCE alongside her flourishing career at Llandovery College, where she is now Head of Girls’ Sport 🧑🏻‍🏫 Watch Georgia’s inspiring story 🎥 Begin your journey today at 🖱️ nptcgroup.ac.uk/course-categ... 3/3

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Our flexible part-time study options allow you to balance learning with work and everyday life 📚✨ We offer higher education #Choices for learners who want to progress in their current role without returning to full-time study 🎓 2/3

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

📚 𝘼𝙙𝙪𝙡𝙩 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙠 📚 At NPTC Group of Colleges, we believe in lifelong learning because we #NeverStopLearning 💙🤍💙 1/3

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Dyna'n union a wnaeth Georgia Jones, gan gwblhau ei TAR ochr yn ochr â'i gyrfa lewyrchus yng Ngholeg Llanymddyfri, lle mae hi bellach yn Bennaeth Chwaraeon Merched 🧑🏻‍🏫 Gwyliwch stori ysbrydoledig Georgia 🎥 Dechreuwch eich taith heddiw yn 🖱️ nptcgroup.ac.uk/cy/course-ca... 3/3

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Mae ein hopsiynau astudio rhan-amser hyblyg yn caniatáu ichi gydbwyso dysgu â gwaith a bywyd bob dydd 📚✨ Rydym yn cynnig #Dewis addysg uwch i ddysgwyr sydd eisiau symud ymlaen yn eu rôl bresennol heb ddychwelyd i astudio'n llawn amser 🎓 2/3

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

📚 𝙒𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙨 𝘿𝙮𝙨𝙜𝙪 𝙊𝙚𝙙𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙣 📚 Yng Ngrŵp Colegau NPTC, rydym yn credu mewn dysgu gydol oes oherwydd ein bod ni'n #PaidStopioDysgu 💙🤍💙 1/3

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

With courses running throughout the year, flexible study options and small class sizes, you'll benefit from personalised one-to-one support every step of the way 🤝🏻 Begin your journey at 🖱️ nptcgroup.ac.uk/course-types... #NeverStopLearning 💙🤍💙 4/4

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Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges @nptcgroup.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

You'll gain valuable skills and recognised qualifications that local employers are looking for, helping you progress in your current role or change careers altogether 🚀 3/4

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