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Lloyds Banking Group’s commitment to apprenticeships recognised
English | Cymraeg With a commitment to supporting 8,000 apprenticeship opportunities across Britain by 2020, Lloyds Banking Group (LBG) says it is well on the way to achieving this target after creating more than 700 in Wales alone since 2012. … Read more
Posted in Apprenticeship Awards Cymru |Apprenticeships helping Health Board train for a healthy future
English | Cymraeg Providing healthcare to 390,000 people leaves no margin for error and Swansea Bay University Health Board (UHB) believes its apprenticeship programme is developing a new, innovative and smart workplace for the future. Since creating its Apprentice Academy … Read more
Posted in Apprenticeship Awards Cymru |Award finalist Shannon has designs on a painting and decorating career
English | Cymraeg A love of art at school is leading 18-year-old Shannon Harding, from Merthyr Tydfil, towards success in her chosen career as a painter and decorator. It has been a difficult road for Shannon to follow; moving from … Read more
Posted in Apprenticeship Awards Cymru |Award finalist Marcio is a cutting edge, model trainee!
English | Cymraeg Marcio Paixo hopes to be a cut above the rest as he develops his career as a barber and model. But while the future now looks bright for the Merthyr Tydfil teenager, it has not always been … Read more
Posted in Apprenticeship Awards Cymru |Campaigner Humie the new chair of learning disability advisory group
English | Cymraeg First Minister Mark Drakeford has tapped into nearly 30 years’ experience of championing disadvantaged groups by appointing Humie Webbe to chair the Learning Disability Ministerial Advisory Group (LDMAG). The group advises the Welsh Government on issues influencing … Read more
Posted in News |National award finalist Rachel is college game-changer
English | Cymraeg Rachel Lewis has been credited with almost single-handedly improving the delivery of essential skills qualifications at Bridgend College’s Apprenticeship Unit over the past two years. With a thirst for continuous professional development, Rachel credits a background in … Read more
Posted in Apprenticeship Awards Cymru |“Exemplary” Shane proves up to the challenge with Tata Steel
English | Cymraeg Engineering apprentice Shane Ash is using his training and skills to save his employer, Tata Steel, time and money. Shane, 26, from Risca, has already identified changes that saved more than £22,000 when managing a major project … Read more
Posted in Apprenticeship Awards Cymru |Apprenticeship helps Rebekah turn baking hobby into full-time job
English | Cymraeg “If you are passionate about something, there is nothing in the world that can break that drive to succeed,” says Rebekah Chatfield, a talented young baker at Brød (The Danish Bakery Ltd) in Cardiff. Rebekah, 24, form … Read more
Posted in Apprenticeship Awards Cymru |Late husband inspires Lee to complete Higher Apprenticeship
English | Cymraeg Just a month after starting a Higher Apprenticeship, Lee Price had to deal with the devastating death of Rob, her husband of 36 years. Support from her colleagues, employer, training provider and family encouraged her to continue … Read more
Posted in Apprenticeship Awards Cymru |Dyslexia diagnosis is life changing for Higher Apprentice Melanie
English | Cymraeg A dyslexia diagnosis was the start of an “amazing learning journey” that has seen Melanie Davis achieve a Higher Apprenticeship in Employment Related Services and improve the contribution she makes at work. Melanie, 56, from Betws-y-Coed, works … Read more
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