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Wales’ training providers welcome Tour de France employability programme
English | Cymraeg An employability programme linked to the famous Tour de France race which is coming to Wales next summer has been welcomed by an organisation that represents the country’s training providers. The National Training Federation for Wales (NTFW) … Read more
Posted in News |Lifetime Achievement Award for Welsh skills, hospitality and food champion
English | Cymraeg A man credited with having a “transformative impact” on skills development, hospitality and the food and drink sectors in Wales has been recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was presented to Arwyn Watkins, OBE, by … Read more
Posted in News |Award-winning employers rewarded for their commitment to apprenticeships
English | Cymraeg Three Welsh employers were recognised at a leading Welsh work-based learning provider’s prestigious annual awards for their commitment to training and developing their employees. Farm Foods, who have store across Wales, Farmers Pantry in Llantwit Major and … Read more
Posted in News |Welsh language co-ordinator wins Ambassador Award for ‘transformational’ work
English | Cymraeg Transforming how the Welsh language is used and seen within the Penarth children’s nursery business where she works has earned Jasmine Miles a work-based learning award. The Welsh language co-ordinator at Green Giraffe Nursery was named Welsh … Read more
Posted in News |New apprenticeship funding proposals concern Wales training providers
English | Cymraeg The organisation that represents work-based learning providers across Wales has raised concerns about the impact of proposed changes to the way apprenticeships are funded. The National Training Federation for Wales (NTFW) has sent a comprehensive, sector wide … Read more
Posted in News, Newsletter |Unlocking Potential and Building Workforce Readiness
English | Cymraeg Apprenticeships play a critical role in unlocking potential, building confidence, and developing work ready individuals, ultimately strengthening the workforce in Wales with the essential skills employers value most. This is particularly important as Wales continues to face … Read more
Posted in News, Newsletter |Reforming Essential Skills Wales Qualifications
English | Cymraeg Qualifications Wales recently published its findings and decisions report after its consultation process on reforming Essential Skills Wales qualifications in Application of Number, Communication and Digital Literacy. Senior Qualifications Manager Oliver Stacey takes us through the decisions … Read more
Posted in News, Newsletter |Leadership development helping school leaders strengthen inclusive practice across North Wales
English | Cymraeg Leadership development is helping two Assistant Headteachers strengthen provision for pupils with additional learning needs while sharing expertise across schools and support networks throughout North Wales. Samantha Stenhoff and Rebecca Kirkpatrick, Assistant Headteachers at Ysgol Pen Coch … Read more
Posted in News, Newsletter |Foundation Apprenticeships: Essential to Wales’s Changing Economy
English | Cymraeg The idea of a “job for life” has all but disappeared from the modern labour market. Across the UK, and here in Wales, people are changing careers more often, moving between sectors and needing to retrain throughout … Read more
Posted in News, Newsletter |Educ8 Training celebrates Welsh language champions at their 2026 Hoelen8 Awards
English | Cymraeg Educ8 Training is proud to celebrate the winners of the Hoelen8 Awards, which recognises the importance of the Welsh language in the workplace, and the learners who have gone above and beyond in championing the it’s use … Read more
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