Author Archives: karen.smith
Youth Work Apprenticeship Paves the Way
English | Cymraeg Faye Brightman comes from Cardigan in West Wales, and she has recently completed her Level 3 Youth Work qualification with the Urdd. Faye offers safe spaces to young people within the LGBTQ+ communities of Ceredigion and North … Read more
Posted in News |Renewables Skills Roundtable Held in North Wales
English | Cymraeg The North Wales Regional Skills Partnership in collaboration with Grŵp Llandrillo Menai, hosted a highly successful Renewables Skills Roundtable at Coleg Llandrillo’s Engineering Centre on the Rhyl campus. The event brought together leading employers, industry specialists, further … Read more
Posted in News |Team Wales triumphs with 61 medals on home soil as WorldSkills UK National Finals debut in Wales
English | Cymraeg This week marked a historic milestone for Wales as it hosted the WorldSkills UK National Finals for the very first time – and with the highest number of competitors our nation has ever fielded. Following the inspiring … Read more
Posted in News, WorldSkills |Why careers advice alone won’t increase the number of young apprentices
By Richard Spear I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve heard people blaming a lack of careers advice for the relatively low uptake of apprenticeships among school leavers. The real barriers run deeper; a combination of unclear policy … Read more
Posted in News |Inspirational Aaron shares his apprenticeship journey at capital event
English | Cymraeg Hospitality apprentice Aaron Jones delivered an inspiring speech at the National Training Federation of Wales (NTFW) members networking event at Cardiff Bay. Aaron, who is close to completing his City & Guilds Apprenticeship in Hospitality Supervision and … Read more
Posted in News |Next Welsh Government urged to prioritise and future-proof apprenticeships
English | Cymraeg Calls on the next Welsh Government to prioritise and future-proof apprenticeships were made at an event held in Cardiff yesterday, as the countdown continues towards the 2026 Senedd election. Organised by the National Training Federation for Wales … Read more
Posted in News |Training providers’ learners seeking WorldSkills UK National Finals glory
English | Cymraeg Five learners from two Welsh work-based learning providers are preparing to compete at the WorldSkills UK National Finals, which are being hosted by Wales for the first time from November 25 to 28. The UK’s flagship skills … Read more
Posted in News |Talk Training ILM Graduation 2025
English | Cymraeg On Thursday, 13th November, Talk Training proudly hosted a memorable graduation ceremony at The Royal Mint in Llantrisant, celebrating the achievements of 44 graduates. Each graduate, joined by a family member, marked this special occasion surrounded by … Read more
Posted in News |Qualifications Wales launches a consultation to help shape the future of Essential Skills Wales qualifications
English | Cymraeg Qualifications Wales is launching a 12-week consultation on the design of new Essential Skills Wales qualifications. The independent regulator for non-degree qualifications in Wales intends to reform qualifications covering the subjects of application of number, communication and … Read more
Posted in News |Leading training company’s quartet celebrate apprenticeships success
English | Cymraeg Four employees of a leading Welsh work-based learning provider have practiced what the company preaches by enhancing their skills and professional development. The achievements of Alex Hogg, head of information technology, Sharon Roberts and Iestyn Evans, training … Read more
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