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Hairdressing workshops give learners a confidence boost

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English | Cymraeg ACT’s Jobs Growth Wales+ scheme aims to equip young learners, between the ages of 16 and 19, with the skills they need to progress in their future careers. There is no set end goal for JGW+ learners … Read more »

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Digital literacy becomes biggest must have for employers

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English | Cymraeg Digital literacy has become one the most important skills sought by employers. Forbes has recently placed it number two in its list of professional attributes needed to progress successfully in a modern workplace. Digital literacy has also … Read more »

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Apprentices encouraged to “reach for the stars” by award winning health board

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English | Cymraeg A Welsh health board, which encourages staff to “reach for the stars” by investing in their recruitment and career development, has won a coveted national apprenticeship award. Cardiff and Vale University Health Board was named Macro Employer … Read more »

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Inspirational Anne named Work-based Learning Practitioner of the Year

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English | Cymraeg An inspirational work-based learning practitioner described by her employer as the “epitome of lifelong learning” has won a national award for her outstanding work. Anne Reardon-James, 46, who lives in Barry, added the Work-based Learning Practitioner of … Read more »

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Transport for Wales stays on track to win apprenticeship award

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English | Cymraeg A pioneering apprenticeship programme for train drivers helped Transport for Wales (TfW) to stay on track to win a coveted national award. TfW was named Large Employer of the Year at the prestigious Apprenticeship Awards Cymru 2024 … Read more »

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West Wales family construction business wins coveted apprenticeship award

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English | Cymraeg Successful West Wales family construction business TRJ Ltd, which was founded by former apprentice T. Richard Jones in 1935, was named Medium Employer of the Year at the Apprenticeship Awards Cymru 2024. Some 89 years after Mr … Read more »

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Mid Wales upholstery entrepreneur adds apprenticeship award to collection

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English | Cymraeg Entrepreneur Dr Ali J. Wright, who is keen to establish an upholstery training academy in Mid Wales, has added a coveted apprenticeship award to her growing collection. Ali’s business, Needle Rock, based in Llanrhystud, near Aberystwyth since … Read more »

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Heledd’s ‘injection of positive energy’ clinches Tomorrow’s Talent award

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English | Cymraeg The Tomorrow’s Talent award at this year’s Apprenticeship Awards Cymru was won by Higher Apprentice Heledd Roberts, described by her employer as an “injection of positive energy”. Heledd, 24, from Carmarthen, has worked for FUW Insurance Services … Read more »

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Panel focuses on new ways to unleash young talent to support SMEs in Wales

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English | Cymraeg New ways of connecting primary and secondary school children with employers and apprenticeship providers to fill skills gaps were explored by a panel of experts last week. The panel sought to answer the question: “How do apprenticeships … Read more »

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Speakers call for collaboration to meet needs of apprentices and employers

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English | Cymraeg Collaboration to meet the evolving needs of apprentices and employers was the cross cutting theme for keynote speakers at a conference focused on apprenticeships, skills and economic growth in Wales. Against a background of apprenticeship funding cuts … Read more »

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