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Role model Welsh apprentice Gabi to cook against Europe’s best in Denmark
English | Cymraeg A 20-year-old Mid Wales chef, who this week aims to outcook rivals from across Europe, has been described as a role model for Welsh apprentices. Gabi Wilson, from Rhayader, will represent Team UK in the cooking competition … Read more
Posted in News, WorldSkills |“ILM courses have given me recognised qualifications that back up my experience as a manager”
English | Cymraeg Learner Karl Rudakov has worked in employability since 2005, starting out as an advisor and progressing into management just three years later. With more than 15 years of experience under his belt, Karl has carved out a … Read more
Posted in News |Why business leaders must step up for Wales’ young people
English | Cymraeg As employers we often talk about the skills gap, about young people entering the workforce unprepared, and about the challenges of recruitment and retention. But the real question is: what are we doing to change that? Here … Read more
Posted in News |Growing into Management with an ILM Level 4
English | Cymraeg At Itec, we believe that learning is a lifelong journey. Our work-based learning programmes empower individuals at all career stages to grow, develop, and thrive. A shining example of this is Ruth Sainsbury, one of our own … Read more
Posted in News |Agored Cymru Approved to Deliver Full Suite of WAVE 3 Qualifications
English | Cymraeg Fully bilingual qualifications for the new WAVE 3 of 14-16 National Curriculum, set for first teaching in September 2027. Agored Cymru, a leading vocational awarding body in Wales, has been officially recognised by Qualifications Wales to design, … Read more
Posted in News |Memorable year for talented Welsh chef Gabi who has just graduated
English | Cymraeg 2025 is turning out to be a memorable year for talented Welsh chef Gabi Wilson who is looking forward to representing the UK in Denmark. The 20-year-old chef from Chapters, a Green Michelin star restaurant in Hay-on-Wye, … Read more
Posted in News |UK Skills Excellence Takes Centre Stage in Wales for the First Time
English | Cymraeg This November, the WorldSkills UK National Finals 2025 will cross the border and be hosted in Wales for the very first time. The UK’s flagship skills competition is coming to Welsh venues; a major milestone that will … Read more
Posted in News, WorldSkills |Learner placement leads to meaningful career
English | Cymraeg Lois initially discovered the opportunity through her ACT assessor, Michelle Marshall. “I was on placement when I found out there might be an apprenticeship opportunity with Sauce,” Lois explained previously. “The role appealed to me because it … Read more
Posted in News |Learner finds his calling with Jobs Growth Wales+
English | Cymraeg When Ethan Smith joined the Jobs Growth Wales+ (JGW+) programme in 2023, hairdressing wasn’t even on his radar. But just over a year later, he’s thriving in a salon that he describes as his “forever fit,” progressing … Read more
Posted in News |Employer and learner partnership helps business go from strength to strength
English | Cymraeg Caerphilly-based Captiva Spa is one of many Welsh businesses seeing the benefits of professional collaboration after offering work placements to learners. Through their partnership with Wales’ leading training provider, ACT, Captiva Spa has opened its doors to … Read more
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