Unlocking Potential and Building Workforce Readiness
Apprenticeships play a critical role in unlocking potential, building confidence, and developing work ready individuals, ultimately strengthening the workforce in Wales with the essential skills…
Day: 25 June 2026
“Not All Degrees Are Equal” Government Eyes Course Limits as IFS Reveals £400k Earnings Gap by Subject
Graduates earn on average around £100,000 more over their lifetime than non-graduate counterparts, but returns vary by degree subject. Students’ choice of degree subject has a hugely significant…
National Education Awards Celebrate Inspiring Learners and Educators
Winners of this year’s Aspiration Awards have today (25 June) been announced. Created by the education charity and leading vocational and technical awarding organisation NCFE, the awards, now in their ninth year, honour learners, educators and organisations across…
Foundation Apprenticeships: Essential to Wales’s Changing Economy
By Faith O’Brien, Managing Director, Cambrian Training Company The idea of a “job for life” has all but disappeared from the modern labour market. Across…
Next Generation of Built Environment Students Take on Railway and Renewable Energy Challenges
Thirty-eight further education students, aged 16-18, from eight colleges across the UK have successfully completed two major scaled infrastructure projects at Constructionarium as part of…
New apprenticeship funding proposals concern Wales training providers
The organisation that represents work-based learning providers across Wales has raised concerns about the impact of proposed changes to the way apprenticeships are funded. The…
Why Learner Readiness Must Become the Defining Measure of Adult Skills Delivery
The adult skills system has made sustained progress in expanding access, increasing participation and supporting learners to achieve recognised qualifications. However, these gains do not…
AI Creates Output, Emotional Intelligence Creates Impact
As AI becomes embedded across education and training, leaders face a critical challenge: ensuring that efficiency gains do not erode emotional intelligence. Research suggests human…
