Category Archives: News

Wales’ best on road to China

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English | Cymraeg Around a quarter of the WorldSkills UK’s training squad from Welsh colleges Students and apprentices from colleges across Wales have begun competing for their place as part of Team UK at next year’s ‘skills Olympics’ in China. … Read more »

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Busy quarter of events, meetings and lobbying for the NTFW!

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English | Cymraeg A successful annual conference, two Welsh Government inquiries, a series of important meetings and ongoing lobbying on behalf of members were all squeezed into a busy quarter for the NTFW. Now, as spring arrives, the focus switches … Read more »

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RLSP and OCU Hornbill Inspire Next Generation of Engineers

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English | Cymraeg This month, the RLSP joined forces with OCU Hornbill and Ystalyfera-Bro Dur school to inspire the next generation of engineers. The collaborative event aimed to showcase the importance of engineering in today’s world and spark interest among … Read more »

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Wales Tech Week 2025 – uniting innovation, talent, and opportunity

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English | Cymraeg Mark your calendars for one of the most anticipated events in the global tech calendar. Wales Tech Week 2025 will take place from 24-26 November 2025 at the International Convention Centre Wales (ICCW) in Newport. Powered by … Read more »

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Council worker gains green skills through Energy and Carbon Management qualification

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English | Cymraeg Apprentice, Aminah Ali, is reaping the benefits of upskilling after recently completing a qualification in Energy and Carbon Management with training provider, ACT. Aminah, who works at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council as a Carbon and Energy … Read more »

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Building a Skilled Workforce: The Role of Skills Competition Wales in Vocational Training

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English | Cymraeg Inspiring Skills Excellence in Wales is dedicated to helping learners across Wales develop high-level skills through vocational learning and participation in Skills Competition Wales. These competitions give learners a platform to put their abilities to the test, … Read more »

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Launch of the North Wales Skills Portal

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English | Cymraeg At the end of January, The North Wales Regional Skills Partnership (RSP) launched the North Wales Skills Portal, a new online platform designed to be the gateway to opportunities in North Wales. The Portal aims to connect … Read more »

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Nominate an inspirational individual or community for the Inspire! Awards

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English | Cymraeg Do you know an inspirational learner whose story of personal growth through lifelong learning deserves to be shared? Or a community project that is breaking down barriers to learning and creating pathways to success? Learning and Work … Read more »

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Aspire 2Be Programme Helps Learner Secure Teaching Assistant Role

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English | Cymraeg A dedicated learner on Aspire 2Be’s Supporting Teaching & Learning qualification has praised the programme for helping her transition into a full-time role as a Teaching Assistant. Gemma, who embarked on the course, first learned about the … Read more »

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Resource to raise employers’ confidence to support bilingual apprentices

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English | Cymraeg There are exciting developments ahead for apprenticeships, and it is therefore important that we at Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol work closely with Welsh Government, apprenticeship providers and employers to ensure that we support the expected growth and increasing … Read more »

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