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.…
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More than 700 people engaged and 150 in jobs as housing associations across England trial new model of employment support for their tenants
Over 700 people have engaged in a new, community-led approach to finding work and increasing their earnings as a pilot programme involving social housing landlords…
“ILM courses have given me recognised qualifications that back up my experience as a manager”
“I’ve done lots of internal training,” he added, “but nothing accredited. And sometimes when you go for jobs, they say you need a degree or…
Why business leaders must step up for Wales’ young people
As employers we often talk about the skills gap, about young people entering the workforce unprepared, and about the challenges of recruitment and retention. But…
UK Skills Excellence Takes Centre Stage in Wales for the First Time
This November, the WorldSkills UK National Finals 2025 will cross the border and be hosted in Wales for the very first time. The UK’s flagship skills competition…
Learner placement leads to meaningful career
Lois initially discovered the opportunity through her ACT assessor, Michelle Marshall. “I was on placement when I found out there might be an apprenticeship opportunity…
Learner finds his calling with Jobs Growth Wales+
When Ethan Smith joined the Jobs Growth Wales+ (JGW+) programme in 2023, hairdressing wasn’t even on his radar. But just over a year later, he’s…
Cambrian Training Celebrates its 30 Years in Business by Becoming a 100% Employee Owned Trust
Cambrian Training Company (CTC) is one of the leading work-based learning apprenticeship providers in Wales. It was established in Welshpool, Powys, in 1995 as a…
How to turn accidental managers into accomplished leaders
In today’s professional landscape it’s not uncommon for workers to find themselves in managerial roles without formal training. It’s so common in fact that it…
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…