Author Archives: karen.smith
From hobby to dream job: Patrick Beynon’s story
English | Cymraeg At the age of 18, Patrick Beynon harboured an interest in working with motor vehicles, transforming his passion into his primary hobby and aspiring career. Eager to explore this interest professionally, Patrick enrolled in Itec’s Jobs Growth … Read more
Posted in News, Newsletter |Apprenticeship cuts threaten healthcare sector’s future in Wales
English | Cymraeg Severe cuts to the apprenticeship programme in Wales will have dire consequences for patient and residential care, the Welsh Government has been warned. Proposed Welsh Government cuts to the apprenticeship budget, together with the loss of European … Read more
Posted in News |Apprenticeship Awards Cymru finalist Heledd an “injection of positive energy”
English | Cymraeg Higher Apprentice Heledd Roberts has been described as an “injection of positive energy” since joining the busy team at FUW Insurance Services Ltd three years ago. Those are the words of Caryl Roberts, the company’s business development … Read more
Posted in Apprenticeship Awards Cymru, News |Finalist Katie focused on hitting Rhondda Cynon Taf’s climate change targets
English | Cymraeg Higher Apprentice Katie Trembath is playing a key role in helping Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council to meet challenging decarbonisation and climate change targets. As a carbon reduction officer, Katie, 27, from Clydach Vale, is involved … Read more
Posted in Apprenticeship Awards Cymru, News |Bright future awaits “exceptional” engineering apprentice Jacob
English | Cymraeg A bright future awaits mechanical engineering apprentice Jacob Marshall who has impressed his employer and his assessor with his skills and high standard of work. Jacob, 20, who lives in Pontypridd, is employed by Combined Engineering Services … Read more
Posted in Apprenticeship Awards Cymru, News |Conference focus on apprenticeships and skills for economic growth
English | Cymraeg The National Training Federation for Wales (NTFW) is resurrecting its annual conference on the theme ‘Apprenticeships, Skills for Economic Growth in Wales’, in March. Against a backdrop of the Welsh Government’s controversial proposed cuts to apprenticeship funding, … Read more
Posted in News, NTFW Conference |Horror explosion survivor is an Apprenticeship Awards Cymru finalist
English | Cymraeg On June 24, 2020, Jessica Williams’ life changed forever. The day was nothing out-of-the-ordinary for the Seven Sisters mother-of-two, who had been enjoying the sunshine with her children before arriving home to await her partner, Mike, returning … Read more
Posted in Apprenticeship Awards Cymru |Amy is engineering a successful career through work-based learning
English | Cymraeg Completing a four-year higher apprenticeship journey whilst managing a full-time engineering role with a global organisation has ignited a real passion for project management for award finalist Amy Evans. The Bridgend 42-year-old is now a qualified project … Read more
Posted in Apprenticeship Awards Cymru |Health Board employee gains essential IT skills with the help of an apprenticeship
English | Cymraeg A common misconception of work-based learning and apprenticeships is that they can only be undertaken by people coming into a role for the first time. There is also the myth that apprenticeships are only available in certain … Read more
Posted in News |Over 60 employers voice concern over potential cuts to apprenticeships
English | Cymraeg Over 60 employers from across Wales have joined together to call for funding for the Welsh Government flagship apprenticeship programme to be protected, to ensure the economic prosperity of Wales. In an open letter, employers say that … Read more
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