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Partners gather to collaborate on tackling Welsh skills shortfall
English | Cymraeg Key players in the qualifications and assessment market in Wales have met with regulators and training providers to develop closer collaboration to address a skills shortfall reported by nearly half of Welsh businesses. The inaugural Welsh industry … Read more
Posted in News |Variety is the spice of life for marketing assistant apprentice Elinor
English | Cymraeg Marketing assistant apprentice Elinor Jones is combining her creative skills with her love for travel and tourism in her apprenticeship with Cardiff Council which is providing plenty of variety. Elinor, 31, is sharing her time between working … Read more
Posted in News, NTFW Conference |Skills Minister says commitment to apprenticeships “unwavering”
English | Cymraeg Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership, Jack Sargeant, has pledged the Welsh Government’s “unwavering” commitment to apprenticeships to meet the needs of an ever-evolving economy. Speaking at the National Training Federation for Wales annual conference, held … Read more
Posted in News, NTFW Conference |Employers shouldn’t be complacent about Wales’ gender divide
English | Cymraeg This year’s International Women’s Day takes place on Saturday, March 8th, with 2025’s theme addressing ‘rights, equality and empowerment for all women and girls’. But in Wales, where the education system and workplaces are continuously evolving, do … Read more
Posted in News |Welsh training take apprenticeships success showcase to heart of government
English | Cymraeg An Apprenticeships Fair held at the Senedd in Cardiff on Wednesday has been declared a “fantastic” success by Welsh work-based learning providers. Members of the Senedd, apprenticeship providers, apprentices and employers joined forces to celebrate Apprenticeship Week … Read more
Posted in News |Success Through Skills Awards celebrate work-based learning
English | Cymraeg Last week, training providers ACT and ALS hosted their inaugural Success Through Skills Awards at Cardiff and Vale College. The event celebrated learners, employers, training providers and tutors who have helped promote work-based learning across Wales. Guests … Read more
Posted in News |Welsh training take apprenticeships success showcase to heart of government
English | Cymraeg Work-based learning providers, apprentices and employers will join forces to celebrate Apprenticeship Week Wales 2025 with an Apprenticeships Fair at the Senedd in Cardiff on Wednesday (February 12). The National Training Federation for Wales (NTFW) and CollegesWales … Read more
Posted in News |Apprenticeship myths that are still believed – from low pay grades to manual jobs
English | Cymraeg Next week marks National Apprenticeship Week 2025, a celebration and showcase of the opportunities work-based learning provides to both learners and employers in Wales. It is especially poignant this year, given the continued impact of funding cuts … Read more
Posted in News |Apprenticeships the focus for training federation’s annual conference
English | Cymraeg The vital role that apprenticeships play in developing a world class workforce to deliver future economic growth for Wales will be the focus of a spring conference organised by the body that represents the country’s work-based learning … Read more
Posted in News, NTFW Conference |How upskilling can foster a more inclusive workspace
English | Cymraeg Upskilling is often celebrated for its ability to boost retention, improve job satisfaction, and build stronger teams. But have you ever considered its role in promoting inclusivity? In workplaces across the UK, creating an environment where everyone … Read more
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