Category Archives: VQ Day
Inspirational Ebbi in the running for VQ Learner of the Year Award
Vocational learning has helped pave the way for talented 18-year-old Llanelli learner Ebbi Ferguson to become the National Union of Students’ youngest ever Vice President and its first officer from the further education sector. A member of the British under … Read more
Posted in VQ Day |Swansea care home in the running for VQ Employer of the Year Award
A Swansea care home, Hengoed Court, has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award in recognition of its support for vocational training. Hengoed Court is one of three finalists in the running to become VQ Employer of the Year at … Read more
Posted in VQ Day |Bakery in the running for VQ Employer of the Year Award
Multi-award winning North Wales family business, The Village Bakery, is reaping the rewards of its policy of growing its own skilled workers. The Wrexham-based company, which has a workforce of 320 and is proudly celebrating its 80th birthday as a … Read more
Posted in VQ Day |Nine finalists in running for coveted VQ Awards in Wales
Nine finalists have been selected from high quality entries for this year’s prestigious Vocational Qualification (VQ) Awards in Wales. Three companies will contest the VQ Employer of the Year Award while six finalists are in the running to become VQ … Read more
Posted in VQ Day |Champion butcher Tomi appeals for VQ Award entries in Wales
One of Wales’ best known butchers is appealing to learners and employers to enter this year Vocational Qualification (VQ) Awards, which are being launched today (Wednesday, February 5). Tomi Jones, 24, owner of Jones’s Butchers, Llangollen, received a major boost … Read more
Posted in VQ Day |Butcher and Health Board win VQ Awards in Wales
A champion young butcher who employs two apprentices butcher and a health board, which is committed to improving staff skills and patient care, celebrated victory at an awards ceremony to celebrate vocational qualifications in Wales. Welsh Young Butcher of the … Read more
Posted in VQ Day |Champion Tomi aims to be a cut above the rest in VQ Final
Talented young butcher Tomi Jones, who has already proved he’s a cut above the rest in his vocation, is in the running for a national award. As a result of her learning success, the 22-year-old, who runs Jones’ Butchers in … Read more
Posted in VQ Day |Young Welsh Chef in VQ Learner of the Year final
Young chef Leo Hacker, who is proving himself in the heat of the kitchen at a five star London hotel after setting out on a Pathways to Apprenticeship course at Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC), is in the running for … Read more
Posted in VQ Day |Inspirational Helen through to VQ Award Final
When “inspirational” Helen Wynne couldn’t find specific child care services geared to caring for her son Dyfan, who was born with complex needs, she decided to create and open her own business. She expanded her qualifications and set up Blythswood … Read more
Posted in VQ Day |North Wales council in finals of Vocational Training Awards 2013
Flintshire County Council has reached the finals of the prestigious Vocational Qualifications Awards 2013 after developing vocational qualification (VQ) training that has helped its effectiveness. The council’s commitment to the development of staff vocational qualifications has helped it reach the … Read more
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