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…
Economy
United Colleges Group generates ‘£470m boost to UK economy’
United Colleges Group (UCG) has made a major contribution to London and the wider UK economy, according to a report by leading economic consultancy London…
Training providers want new Welsh Government to prioritise apprenticeships
The National Training Federation for Wales (NTFW) is fully committed to ensuring that apprenticeships are not only protected but prioritised in the next Senedd term.…
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…
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…