Category Archives: Newsletter

NTFW prepares response to Medr’s tertiary education register consultation

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English | Cymraeg Update from our Strategic Director   The NTFW is formulating a response to an important consultation launched by Medr on the development of a new register-based regulatory system for tertiary education. Alongside the consultation – held under … Read more »

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SkillsFest 2025: Practical CPD to Power Skills-Based Teaching

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English | Cymraeg Looking for new ways to bring industry-focused learning into your training sessions?   SkillsFest 2025 is coming this October, offering a week of hands-on CPD for learning professionals across Wales. Running from Monday 20 October, the week … Read more »

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Making sense of AI in work-based learning

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English | Cymraeg Learning together By Paddy Shepperd, senior AI specialist at Jisc We’ve all seen the headlines. Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing everything. But for many of us working in training and education, it can be hard to cut … Read more »

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How to turn accidental managers into accomplished leaders

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English | Cymraeg In today’s professional landscape it’s not uncommon for workers to find themselves in managerial roles without formal training. It’s so common in fact that it has a name – ‘accidental managers.’ In the UK, it is believed … Read more »

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How an Educ8 Training Project Management helped Sian take her business to the next level

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English | Cymraeg Sian’s story shows how an Educ8 Training Level 4 Project Management apprenticeship can support entrepreneurs and small business owners to grow with confidence. Sian Shepphard, Director of Shepphard Properties Ltd, is living proof that you can be … Read more »

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Cambrian Training Celebrates its 30 Years in Business by Becoming a 100% Employee Owned Trust

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English | Cymraeg Cambrian Training Company (CTC) is one of the leading work-based learning apprenticeship providers in Wales. It was established in Welshpool, Powys, in 1995 as a subsidiary of Mid Wales Tourism to deliver vocational skills that supported the … Read more »

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Itec Joins Top 5 UK Employers with Platinum Investors in People Accreditation

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English | Cymraeg Itec Skills and Employment has achieved Investors in People Platinum status, placing us among the top 5 organisations in the UK for companies with 50–249 employees. This is the highest level of accreditation awarded by Investors in … Read more »

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New Toolkit to Drive Digital Growth for North Wales Businesses

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English | Cymraeg Digital skills are no longer optional—they’re essential for growth. In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, digital skills are critical for organisational success. Whether you’re a small business in rural Gwynedd or a large employer in Deeside or Wrexham, … Read more »

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Join the #NeverStopLearning Adult Learners’ Week campaign

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English | Cymraeg Learning and Work Institute (L&W) in partnership with the Welsh Government coordinate the annual Adult Learners’ Week campaign and is set to run from 15 – 21 September with promotional activities throughout the entire month. The campaign … Read more »

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Supporting Learners and Opportunities to Share Your Views

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English | Cymraeg The summer is a busy period for learners and practitioners. In this update, Qualifications Wales signposts to the support available to learners, as well as two opportunities for stakeholders to share views on the exams and assessment … Read more »

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