ColegauCymru and NTfW announce joint working arrangements
ColegauCymru / CollegesWales and the National Training Federation for Wales (NTfW) have announced joint working arrangements on public affairs, and are discussing the potential benefits of coming together as a single representative body for the post-16 education, training and skills sector in Wales.
The two organisations are currently in discussions on the feasibility of establishing a single organisation. They are expected to make a decision, in full consultation with the two organisations’ respective members, in summer 2016. A Project Board has been established to explore the issues and processes entailed in bringing the two organisations under one name.
In the meantime, both organisations have agreed to work together to influence the strategic policy on post-16 education and training, and they will jointly represent the post-16 education and training sector at the party political spring conferences.
Judith Evans, Chair of ColegauCymru, said: “Our aim is that, next year, there will be one organisation that provides a strong and coherent voice for the post-16 education, training and skills sector in Wales that will be the first point of contact for the Welsh Government and other agencies on the development and implementation of policy”.
Peter Rees, Chair of the NTfW Executive Board, said: “Both organisations seek to establish a powerful and sustainable body that will be efficient and effective in influencing the strategic framework, championing good practice and initiatives, and ultimately delivering a stronger post-16 education and training sector for Wales”.
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