Cambrian Training Company tops national apprenticeships success tables

Work based learning provider Cambrian Training Company has expressed pride in topping the charts for apprenticeship framework success in Wales, especially as it works in…

Wales’ outstanding tutors celebrated at prestigious Senedd awards ceremony

The vital contribution made by tutors to Higher and Further Education, workplace settings, Community Education and Welsh for Adults was recognised at a prestigious awards…

Retiring MS honoured with outstanding contribution to lifelong learning award

The service of a senior Member of the Senedd and former minister, who is retiring at the May 7 election, has been recognised with an…

Culinary apprentices praised for Skills Competition Wales success

Three culinary apprentices with Cambrian Training Company have been praised for their success in this year’s Skills Competition Wales. Adam Pike, 32-year-old senior chef de…

Connie helps learners and educators navigate digital innovation globally

Connie Henry supports learners and educators around the world to understand and apply digital innovation in ways that actually work for them. Her work as…

Sarah’s mission to make education accessible, meaningful and life changing

Outstanding tutor and mentor Sarah Cocchiara-Devine is transforming lives and widening access to lifelong learning across Wales through her commitment to adult learners. Leading the…

Pioneering engineering lecturer Rabya focused on supporting her learners to flourish

Pioneering engineering lecturer Rabya Kadhim is focused on widening participation in higher education and supporting learners to achieve outcomes that positively transform their lives and…

Christopher transforming delivery of adult learning for his communities

“You are never too old, never too late and never too busy learn.” That’s the rallying message Adult Community Learning (ACL) Practitioner Christopher Roberts has…

Award winner Ruth’s mission to get more people speaking Welsh in the workplace

Creating ‘O’r gair i’r gerdd’, a Welsh-medium creative writing and poetry course designed in response to demand from adult learners, has won praise from Estyn…

Adult education transforms Joanne’s life following double lung transplant

Transplant patient Dr Joanne Prescott has dedicated her career to ensuring that learners can access the same transformative education opportunities that have changed her life.…

Chance to nominate people and projects transforming lives through learning

People and projects transforming lives through learning across Wales are being sought for this year’s Inspire! Adult Learning Awards which are now open for nominations.…

Cambrian Training champions Welsh language apprenticeships on Diwrnod Shwmae

Leading work-based learning provider, Cambrian Training Company, is celebrating Diwrnod Shwmae by highlighting its commitment to bilingualism and the transformative power of apprenticeships. The Welshpool-based…

Celebration time for Wales’ 11 Inspire! Adult Learning Awards winners

The achievements of 11 winners of this year’s prestigious Inspire! Adult Learning Awards in Wales were celebrated at a ceremony in Swansea. Each award winner…

Award-winning learning ambassador motivated to help her community

When Gina Powell volunteered as a teaching assistant in 2004, never did she imagine that Pencaerau Primary School, Caerau, Cardiff would become so pivotal in…

Adult Learning Course Fuels Richard’s Fashion Industry Career Dream

Inheriting a sewing machine from his late mum has proved the springboard for Richard Jones to launch a learning journey that he hopes will secure…

Hamdi is using the power of education to make a difference to society

Growing up in a region of Sudan with limited healthcare and educational resources, Dr Hamdi Abdalrhman developed a deep understanding of the transformative power of…

Apprenticeship launches award winner Will’s career in special effects

Will Hougham feels lucky to have been able to carry on working and learning as an apprentice special effects technician in his employer’s “work bubble”…

Llanelli woman with “heart of gold” wins Inspire! Adult Learning Award

Retirement can be an opportunity for a slower pace of life, but for one Llanelli woman it has opened her up to a whole new…

Meeting Michael Sheen has transformed Inspire! Award winner’s life

Inspire! Adult Learning Award winner Osian Lloyd has credited Welsh film star Michael Sheen with transforming his life. Now he’s following in his footsteps onto…

Adult learning transforms award winner Ida’s life and she’s now helping others

When Ida Aldred first set foot into Job Club at Chepstow Community Learning in March 2024, she was at a low point in her life.…

Dyslexic chef Returns to Education to Become a Lecturer and win an Award

Chef Michael Cook believes he has found the recipe for success by combining his cooking skills and years of experience with education to become a…

Award winning adult learner aims to be sparkling role model to her children

Janine Price didn’t think she would get very far in life professionally, having left school with minimal qualifications and becoming a mother at a young…

Award winning learner Foo Seng is inspiring others to speak Welsh

Moving to Wales inspired a Malaysian man to embrace the Welsh language and inspire others. Foo Seng Thean is now able to support his children…

Resilient Mandy overcomes major health challenges to win award

Inspirational mature student Mandy Price’s motto “Rise up and show up” could not be more apt. Despite huge personal and family health challenges, including spending…

Still time to get involved in Adult Learners’ Week Wales in September

Organisations across Wales are being encouraged to get involved in this year’s Adult Learners’ Week from September 15 to 21 by hosting an event or…

Harry to represent Wales in the Riso Gallo Young Risotto Chef Grand Final

A young Welsh chef has taken the first step towards winning a three day stage with Fabio Pisani, Alessandro Negrini and their team at the…

Health and Social Care Sector in Wales is facing a workforce crisis

The health and social care sector in Wales is facing a workforce crisis unless the Welsh Government invests more money in apprenticeships or Social Care…

Apprenticeship provider’s staff practice what they preach by graduating

Staff at one of Wales’ leading work-based learning providers are practicing what they preach by enhancing their skills and knowledge through apprenticeships to develop their…

Alarming decline in apprenticeships worsens health and social care crisis

Training providers and employers say a sharp decline in apprenticeships is escalating the health and social care sector workforce crisis in Wales, following this year’s…

Welsh apprentice butchers challenged to prove they’re a cut above the rest

Talented Welsh apprentice butchers are being challenged to put their skills to test on a grand stage at the country’s top competition. Butchery apprentices have…

Achievements recognised as training provider’s apprentices graduate

The achievements of nearly 100 apprentices from across Wales were celebrated at an apprenticeship graduation ceremony in Mid Wales. Cambrian Training Company and its sub-contractors…

Pan-Wales apprenticeship provider celebrates glowing Estyn report

One of the top work-based learning providers in Wales is celebrating after receiving a glowing report from Estyn, following an inspection this summer. Senior leaders…

Inspire! Award for innovative Merthyr Tydfil learning centre

An innovative learning centre launched to meet a growing need to provide training and support to anyone aged 16 and over across the Merthyr Tydfil…

Inspire! Award for pioneering partnership that’s upskilling social care workers

A suggestion by an Innovate Trust staff member has led to a ground-breaking partnership with a trade union that is equipping social care workers across…

Stroke survivor Alan inspires others with his positivity

Alan Hardie’s determination to remain positive and keep his brain active after suffering a stroke two years ago at the age of 56 is inspiring…

Resilient Eve thriving on her return to learning as an adult

Resilient Eve Salter believes she’s better prepared to learn as an adult than she ever was as a teenager and is now developing a career…

Hundreds of free courses on offer across Wales during Adult Learners' Week

Hundreds of free online and in-person courses, taster sessions and events are being offered across Wales to boost people’s career prospects, skills, confidence and wellbeing…

Infectious Welsh learner Daniel now has job promoting the language

“Immerse yourself in the richness of the Welsh language – the experience will change your life.” Those are the words of Daniel Minty who has…

Schoolteacher who fled war-torn Syria with her children wins Inspire! Award

Schoolteacher Inas Alali, who fled war-torn Syria with her two children following the death of her husband, has won a national award in her adopted…

Octogenarian graduate Tony regenerated by The Open University

It’s turning out to be a memorable year for Tony Morton – not only has he graduated with a degree in history at the age…

Award winner Dan recognised for chasing his film industry career dream

Changing careers at the age of 38 from a comfortable job-for-life in the world of retail to the uncertainty of the film industry may seem…

Challenging childhood inspires award winner Sophie’s nursing dream

National award winner Sophie Dey is “ready to take on the world” and achieve her dream of becoming a nurse, having experienced a very challenging…

Congress speaker’s story fuels dyslexic learner’s quest to read and write

Stephen Reynolds was inspired to get support to learn to read and write after hearing a speaker at a GMB Congress talk about his own…

Learner Isaac overcomes toughest life challenges to win national award

Having faced some of the toughest life challenges, Isaac Fabb is now an inspirational learner who is a role model for young people starting out…

Shropshire ‘Future Leaders’ careers event declared big success

An interactive careers event at Shrewsbury School, featuring workshops by business ambassadors from across Shropshire and surrounding area, has been declared a big success. Feedback…

West Wales family construction business wins coveted apprenticeship award

Successful West Wales family construction business TRJ Ltd, which was founded by former apprentice T. Richard Jones in 1935, was named Medium Employer of the…

Mid Wales upholstery entrepreneur adds apprenticeship award to collection

Entrepreneur Dr Ali J. Wright, who is keen to establish an upholstery training academy in Mid Wales, has added a coveted apprenticeship award to her…

Transport for Wales stays on track to win apprenticeship award

A pioneering apprenticeship programme for train drivers helped Transport for Wales (TfW) to stay on track to win a coveted national award. TfW was named…

NTFW wants part of £283m healthcare pledge to support apprenticeships

An organisation that represents work-based learning providers across Wales is urging the Welsh Government to support apprenticeships with some of the £283.126 million it has…

Funding to plug the skills gap in North Wales

Fully-funded business training has been announced for North Wales business and individuals, thanks to a £3m funding boost from UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Funding for…