Major boost to the Welsh brewing sector as it secures funding for advanced brewer training

The Welsh brewing industry is set for a significant step forward in technical skills development as the Welsh Government Drinks Cluster, working in partnership with…

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…

Educ8 Launches New CIM‑Backed Digital Marketing Level 4 Apprenticeship for Wales

Educ8 Training has recently launched a new Level 4 Digital Marketing apprenticeship, delivered in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), strengthening progression pathways…

New Apprenticeship Programme for Wales and Senedd election in the spotlight

The development of a new Apprenticeship Programme for Wales and a predicted Plaid Cymru victory in the Senedd election on May 7 were key topics…

Judges run the rule over hospitality industry talent at Skills Competition Wales

Hospitality industry professionals from across Wales joined the judging panel to cast their eyes over the next generation of culinary talent at Skills Competition Wales…

Cookery skills workshop video to be shared with schools across Wales

Budding chefs at Ysgol Bro Caereinion Secondary Phase were given a chance to show off their culinary skills under the guidance of the leading independent…

Hospitality rising stars taking apprenticeships to heart of Welsh Government

Two talented hospitality apprentices from the Swansea area shared their stories and skills as they helped to take apprenticeships to the heart of the Welsh…

Apprenticeships Fair returns to the Senedd for Apprenticeship Week Wales 2026

Following the success of last year’s event, ColegauCymru and the National Training Federation for Wales (NTFW) will once again host an Apprenticeships Fair at the…

Webinars to target future hospitality and food and drink apprentices

One of the Wales’ leading work-based learning providers is organising two webinars on February 9 and 10 to promote apprenticeships to school pupils and their…

What business leaders should be focusing on in 2026 – from staff digital literacy to professional development

Last year, Managing Director at ACT, Richard Spear, shared his predictions for the months ahead in the work-based learning landscape. These included growing demand for…

Leveraging Digital Marketing for Career Development

Katie Bramald is currently making a meaningful difference as the Foster Care Recruitment and Retention Lead for Monmouthshire County Council. Recently, Katie completed a Level…

Youth Work Apprenticeship Paves the Way

Faye Brightman comes from Cardigan in West Wales, and she has recently completed her Level 3 Youth Work qualification with the Urdd. Faye offers safe…

Team Wales triumphs with 61 medals on home soil as WorldSkills UK National Finals debut in Wales

This week marked a historic milestone for Wales as it hosted the WorldSkills UK National Finals for the very first time – and with the…

Inspirational Aaron shares his apprenticeship journey at capital event

Hospitality apprentice Aaron Jones delivered an inspiring speech at the National Training Federation of Wales (NTFW) members networking event at Cardiff Bay. Aaron, who is…

Leading training company’s quartet celebrate apprenticeships success

Four employees of a leading Welsh work-based learning provider have practiced what the company preaches by enhancing their skills and professional development. The achievements of…

Five ways businesses in Wales can be greener (and why training is key)

Wales’ upcoming carbon budget sets the ambitious target of a 58% reduction in emissions by 2030. But what does that mean for Welsh businesses? According…

Training provider hosts Team Wales Skills Torch Relay on apprentice graduation day

One of Wales’ leading work-based learning providers, Cambrian Training Company (CTC), yesterday (Tuesday) hosted a leg of the Welsh Government’s Team Wales Skills Torch Relay.…

Achievements of over 100 apprentices celebrated at graduation ceremony

The achievements and dedication of more than 100 apprentices from across Wales were celebrated by a leading work-based learning provider at a graduation ceremony in…

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…

First in Wales: Portal Training Awarded Double Platinum by IIP

Portal Training is proud to announce it has been awarded Investors in People (IIP) We invest in wellbeing platinum accreditation. Combined with its existing We…

Gradu8 2025: Educ8 Group’s celebration of learner achievement

Thursday 18th September saw Educ8 Group’s annual graduation event (Gradu8) held at Llanerch Vineyard. It was a flagship celebration of Educ8 Group learners, their achievements,…

Training firm celebrates 30 years of supporting apprentices and employers

One of Wales’ leading independent work-based learning providers has delivered in excess of 20,000 apprenticeship programmes in more than 4,500 businesses over the past 30…

Role model Welsh apprentice Gabi to cook against Europe’s best in Denmark

A 20-year-old Mid Wales chef, who this week aims to outcook rivals from across Europe, has been described as a role model for Welsh apprentices.…