New report highlights the importance of nurturing internal talent
By Rebecca Cooper, Head of People and Development ACT Economic uncertainty has become a familiar backdrop for Welsh businesses in recent years. The rising cost…
Economy
Apprenticeships Must Be at the Heart of Wales’s Response to the NEET Challenge
By Lisa Mytton, Strategic Director of the National Training Federation for Wales (NTFW) The new Deputy Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, Cefin Campbell, has…
The Lost Generation: Barriers Facing Young People in 2026
ACT celebrated the premiere of its first ever documentary, with a screening at Cardiff’s Chapter Art Centre. Wales’ largest training provider welcomed representatives from the…
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…
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…