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Judges run the rule over hospitality industry talent at Skills Competition Wales

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English | Cymraeg Hospitality industry professionals from across Wales joined the judging panel to cast their eyes over the next generation of culinary talent at Skills Competition Wales competitions. Cambrian Training Company, the leading independent provider of apprenticeships to the … Read more »

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Cookery skills workshop video to be shared with schools across Wales

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English | Cymraeg Budding chefs at Ysgol Bro Caereinion Secondary Phase were given a chance to show off their culinary skills under the guidance of the leading independent training provider to the Welsh hospitality industry. Cambrian Training Company held two … Read more »

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Hospitality rising stars taking apprenticeships to heart of Welsh Government

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English | Cymraeg Two talented hospitality apprentices from the Swansea area shared their stories and skills as they helped to take apprenticeships to the heart of the Welsh Government yesterday (Wednesday). Oliver Addis-Fuller, duty manager at Glyn Clydach Hotel, Neath … Read more »

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Apprenticeships Fair returns to the Senedd for Apprenticeship Week Wales 2026

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English | Cymraeg Following the success of last year’s event, ColegauCymru and the National Training Federation for Wales (NTFW) will once again host an Apprenticeships Fayre at the Senedd as part of Apprenticeship Week Wales 2026. The event will take … Read more »

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Learners and employers honoured at Success Through Skills Awards

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English | Cymraeg On Thursday night (February 5th) training providers ACT and ALS hosted their second Success Through Skills Awards at Cardiff and Vale College. The annual awards, which launched last year, celebrate learners, tutors, employers and businesses who have … Read more »

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Webinars to target future hospitality and food and drink apprentices

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English | Cymraeg One of the Wales’ leading work-based learning providers is organising two webinars on February 9 and 10 to promote apprenticeships to school pupils and their parents. Welshpool-based Cambrian Training Company, which has offices across Wales, will be … Read more »

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What business leaders should be focusing on in 2026 – from staff digital literacy to professional development

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Last year, Managing Director at ACT, Richard Spear, shared his predictions for the months ahead in the work-based learning landscape. These included growing demand for digital and AI skills, alongside a continued appetite for professional qualifications that directly support career … Read more »

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Leveraging Digital Marketing for Career Development

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English | Cymraeg Katie Bramald is currently making a meaningful difference as the Foster Care Recruitment and Retention Lead for Monmouthshire County Council. Recently, Katie completed a Level 3 Digital Marketing Apprenticeship with Educ8 Training, a step that has strengthened … Read more »

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Conference spotlight on Senedd election and new apprenticeship programme

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English | Cymraeg The spotlight will be on the Senedd election in May and the development of a new Apprenticeship Programme for Wales, starting in August 2027, when work-based learning practitioners gather for their annual conference in March. ‘Shaping Skills … Read more »

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Celebrating Apprenticeship Success

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English | Cymraeg Ysgol Bro Gwaun champions a thriving bilingual culture for all. As an 11–16 bilingual secondary school serving over 600 pupils from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Ysgol Bro Gwaun is making huge strides toward embedding Welsh as … Read more »

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