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…
Economy
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…
Closing the Gap: Why Supporting Young People into Work Has Never Been More Urgent
Wales, like the wider UK, is facing a growing workforce challenge. Nearly one million young people are currently not in education, employment or training (NEET),…
Welsh Government Sets Out Plan to Reform Vocational Skills Training
The Welsh Government has announced a package of reforms to vocational skills training. It says that by developing a Welsh skills system that is fit…
Greater Manchester’s universities and industry partners are powering national progress
Regional leaders showcase how collaboration is accelerating the UK’s industrial strategy at ‘Made in Greater Manchester’ event. Leaders from industry, government, academia and civic organisations…
CCRSP Launches Refreshed Employment and Skills Plan with Employer and Youth Insights at the Core
The Cardiff Capital Region Skills Partnership (CCRSP) reached an important milestone on 4 February with the launch of its refreshed Employment and Skills Plan at…
First Regional Skills and Employment Portal in Wales
In January 2025, the North Wales Regional Skills Partnership (RSP) launched the North Wales Skills Portal – the first regional online portal of its kind…
Listening to the voice of employers is vital for the future of qualifications in Wales
What’s stopping some employers from helping to shape the education of Wales’ future workforce? Leanne Hallett and Dean Seabrook from Qualifications Wales held a special…
Skills, Apprenticeships and Opportunity: Securing the Future of Welsh Hospitality
Wales’s hospitality sector is navigating one of the most turbulent periods in its modern history. Despite its central role in the nation’s economy—contributing £3.8 billion…
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…