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Collaboration and inspiring apprenticeships to support economic growth
English | Cymraeg An organisation that represents independent work-based learning providers across Wales has pledged to work collaboratively to shape and deliver inspiring vocational qualifications that benefit learners and employers and support economic growth. Launching its strategic plan for the … Read more
Posted in News |Welsh apprentices urged to showcase their skills by entering WorldSkills UK
English | Cymraeg Apprentices across Wales are being encouraged to put their skills to the test against the best by entering the WorldSkills UK 2023 competitions. The call comes from the National Training Federation of Wales (NTFW) and Inspiring Skills … Read more
Posted in News |Apprenticeships key to the future of growing Welsh fragrances business
English | Cymraeg A South Wales couple are enjoying the sweet scent of success due to the growth of their business, which started life in a summerhouse during the pandemic lockdown in 2020. Bwthyn, which handmakes candles, soap and aroma … Read more
Posted in News |Discover your passion for learning and developing your skills – just like Lucy!
English | Cymraeg This year’s campaign for Adult Learners’ Week in Wales, which runs from October 17-23, aims to inspire more people to discover a passion for learning and developing their skills. People just like Lucy Williams, 40, from Treharris, … Read more
Posted in News |Alan on a mission to use his personal experience to help others
Posted in News |Care worker Callum highlights benefits of apprenticeships to school leavers
English | Cymraeg With thousands of teenagers across Wales anxiously awaiting their GCSE and A-Level results this month, care worker Callum Fennell has highlighted the benefits of an apprenticeship to school leavers. Callum, 18, is reaping the rewards of choosing … Read more
Posted in News |Wales healthcare authority supporting demand for bilingual learning
English | Cymraeg An authority that plays a leading role in the education, training, development and shaping of the healthcare workforce in Wales has begun offering bilingual apprenticeships to its employees. Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) was established in … Read more
Posted in News |Lisa’s mission to ensure apprenticeships remain a Welsh Government priority
English | Cymraeg A federation of 70 work-based learning providers across Wales has appointed a new strategic director to work closely with Senedd Cymru to ensure that apprenticeships remain a Welsh Government priority. A former apprentice herself, Lisa Mytton, from … Read more
Posted in News |First Afro Hair training launches in Wales
English only ISA Training and Afro Hair Academy Wales have teamed up to offer training in type 4 multi textured hair. It is the first hairdressing apprenticeship to offer the specialist route in Wales. Salons throughout Wales have previously had … Read more
Posted in News |School leavers urged to choose an apprenticeship as their “genius decision”
English | Cymraeg With school leavers across Wales now considering the first important step in their career journey, a federation of 70 work-based learning providers is advising them that choosing an apprenticeship is a “genius decision”. The National Training Federation … Read more
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