University of Salford collaborates to drive economic growth
The University of Salford is celebrating the impact of its partnerships with businesses, organisations and charities in shaping a more resilient economy in Greater Manchester…
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Senedd election candidates challenged to double apprenticeship funding
An organisation representing training providers across Wales is calling on all political parties and 2026 Senedd election candidates to commit to doubling investment in apprenticeships…
Innovation by Necessity: How Africa’s Startup Ecosystem is Tackling Youth Unemployment and Shaping the Global Economy
Mr. Rafiq El Alami Head of the Digital Innovation Center of Excellence (DICE) at University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P), explores how African start-ups are tackling youth…
Welsh Government challenged to match England’s apprenticeship investment
An organisation that represents training providers across Wales is challenging the Welsh Government to follow the UK Government’s lead by prioritising investment in skills and…
Institutes of Technology: Empowering Learners, Powering the UK Economy
To build a stronger, fairer economy, we must start with people—by giving learners access to high-quality technical education that’s rooted in local opportunity. Institutes of…
Skills Minister says commitment to apprenticeships “unwavering”
Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership, Jack Sargeant, has pledged the Welsh Government’s “unwavering” commitment to apprenticeships to meet the needs of an ever-evolving…
Welsh training take apprenticeships success showcase to heart of government
An Apprenticeships Fair held at the Senedd in Cardiff on Wednesday has been declared a “fantastic” success by Welsh work-based learning providers. Members of the…
Success Through Skills Awards celebrate work-based learning
Last week, training providers ACT and ALS hosted their inaugural Success Through Skills Awards at Cardiff and Vale College. The event celebrated learners, employers, training…
Welsh training take apprenticeships success showcase to heart of government
Work-based learning providers, apprentices and employers will join forces to celebrate Apprenticeship Week Wales 2025 with an Apprenticeships Fair at the Senedd in Cardiff on…
Apprenticeships the focus for training federation’s annual conference
The vital role that apprenticeships play in developing a world class workforce to deliver future economic growth for Wales will be the focus of a…