A graduate landed her dream teaching job before even finishing her studies.
Millie Brace, from Saundersfoot, secured a role at Templeton Primary School before graduating with a BA Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) Carmarthen campus.
She said: "I chose UWTSD because it allowed me to stay close to my family and continue living at home while studying, which was important to me.
"Another key reason was the opportunity to complete local teaching placements.
"I knew how competitive teaching jobs can be in Pembrokeshire, so gaining experience in local schools was a great way to build professional connections and develop an understanding of the schools and communities I want to work in after graduating."
Ms Brace credited the strong support from mentors, university staff and placement schools for helping her develop the skills and confidence to secure her first teaching role.
She said: "Before graduating, I was delighted to secure a teaching position at an amazing primary school in my local area."
During her studies, she particularly valued the flexibility of her course and the practical relevance of her assignments.
She said: "My favourite thing about the course was the flexibility of the assignments.
"They allowed me to explore topics that genuinely interested me and focus on areas that reflected my personal development targets from placements.
"This made the work feel relevant to my experiences in the classroom and helped me connect theory with practice."
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