For students preparing to enter the workplace, start an apprenticeship or continue into higher education, knowing how to manage money is an essential life skill. That’s why Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC), one of the largest colleges in Wales, invited NatWest to deliver Financial Foundations workshops to its adult learners.
The free workshop series sees NatWest colleagues visit workplaces and community organisations to provide practical, impartial guidance on everyday money matters, from budgeting to borrowing, saving and investing, building financial confidence along the way.
For CAVC, the workshops were about giving students knowledge they could use beyond the classroom.
Valeria Gyurovicsova, CAVC progress coach coordinator, said: “Our diverse and inclusive environment fosters personal and professional growth, ensuring students are well-prepared for future careers. While we are not banking customers in a traditional sense, we value NatWest's expertise and resources in financial literacy. Their support in delivering workshops and resources has been instrumental in helping our students develop essential money management skills.
“Financial literacy is a crucial life skill that is often overlooked in traditional education. The Financial Foundations programme delivers practical, engaging, and accessible financial education that equips students with the tools they need to manage their money confidently.”
Nathan Martin, NatWest Cymru Board Engagement Manager, said: “At NatWest, we believe that financial confidence is a vital, often underestimated, part of a strong economic infrastructure. Building financial capability is central to our Growing Together plan, and CAVC is just one example of how we’re supporting people across Wales and the wider UK with their finances, whether they bank with us or not.”
As Valeria puts it: “Financial education is not just about numbers - it's about empowering individuals to make informed decisions that will impact their future.”
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