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Growing food company reaping the rewards of vocational qualifications

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The recent growth of Deeside-based food manufacturer Dailycer UK has coincided with the company’s successful staff training collaboration with Coleg Cambria. Four years after signing a partnership agreement with the college, the high quality producer of cereal bars and cereals … Read more »

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James and his company reaping benefits of vocational qualifications

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Theory is great, but practical experience linked to continued development and qualifications can go a lot further, according to James Pepper, a director and shareholder of Cardiff-based Vista Retail. James has risen through the ranks of the growing business that … Read more »

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Dedicated Simon hones carpentry skills to take on world’s best

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Young West Wales carpenter Simon McCall’s dedication and commitment to achieving perfection have won him an international medal and a place in the WorldSkills Squad UK. Simon, 21, who lives in Capel Dewi near Carmarthen, won his place in Squad … Read more »

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Hairdressing opens up a world of opportunities for artistic director Casey

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Hairdressing is more than just a nine to five job, as Casey Coleman, artistic director at Ocean Hairdressing in Cardiff will tell you. Casey demonstrates how the industry is much more about creativity with the opportunity for careers not only … Read more »

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Memorable year for Welsh butcher Matthew

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It has been a memorable year for young Welsh butcher Matthew Edwards since reaching the final of the Vocational Qualification (VQ) Awards in Wales in 2014. Matthew, 23, who works for S. A. Vaughan Family Butchers, Penyffordd, near Chester, has … Read more »

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Miss Wales swaps TV job for an award winning nursery to promote qualifications

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New Miss Wales, Emma Jenkins, swapped her day job working as a researcher for Welsh language TV current affairs programmes Prynhawn Da and Heno to learn childcare skills at an award winning nursery. Emma, 22, from Llanelli, who works for … Read more »

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Sian swaps the tv screen to become a fine dining chef for a day

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Globetrotting television presenter Sian Lloyd took a break from filming at exotic places around the world to learn new cooking skills in the fine dining kitchen of an award winning Welsh country house hotel. The former ITV weather forecaster, who … Read more »

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Moon rises to baking challenge to promote vocational qualifications

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Former Wales rugby star and TV presenter Rupert Moon is a man always up for a challenge and he jumped at the chance to learn new skills when invited to become a baker for a day at The Village Bakery … Read more »

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Qualifications pave the wave for hairdresser Josh to work with the rich and famous

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Vocational qualifications have paved the way to a glittering career for talented Welsh hairdresser Josh Rees Hole who now counts the rich and famous among his clients. Josh, 26, is now a director in the elite team at Urban Retreat, … Read more »

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Weatherman Owain blows up a storm with special effects company

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Popular BBC Wales weather forecaster Owain Wyn Evans had his sights set on a career behind the camera before he landed a job as journalist and television presenter. This week he jumped at the chance of trying out a job … Read more »

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