History
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 Work Based Learning 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 work based learning, 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, community centres, and many primary and secondary schools in South Wales.
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.
We continue to develop our package of training courses for both the commercial sector and Work Based Learning, introducing new courses and software packages as new developments are made.
Most recently, we have added the Business and Administration and Adult Literacy and Numeracy qualifications to our portfolio.
Our company website gives more details on the commerical and education side of the business and can be found at: www.swanseaitec.co.uk
