Welsh College Graduates Start Local Businesses and Contribute to Economy
What happened
Black Mountains College in Talgarth, Wales, celebrated the graduation of its first cohort from the Sustainable Futures degree programme. Graduates are staying in the area and contributing to the local economy through practical skills and self-initiated projects and businesses. For instance, Charlie James acquired a lease on a smallholding and now runs it with two young people.
Why it matters
The degree programme trains individuals to implement the Well-being of Future Generations Act in communities and through self-initiated projects. This activity supports local economic contribution by applying practical skills acquired during the studies.
Awards celebrate successful businesses originating in Wales, while Welsh business births lag the UK average.
Who's involved
- WalesGeopolitical state where the college and graduates operate
- Charlie JamesGraduate who acquired a lease on a smallholding and runs it with two young people
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Local sustainable food businesses may influence Natural Resources Wales's focusLocal sustainable food businesses may influence Natural Resources Wales's focusPossible
- New local businesses may support the Senedd's sustainability goalsNew local businesses may support the Senedd's sustainability goals.Possible
- How could a graduate's sustainable business affect Anna Brychan's education policy?A graduate's sustainable business may demonstrate the value of Welsh educationPossible
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The entities involved
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Wales
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom