Training firm celebrates 30 years of supporting apprentices and employers
One of Wales’ leading independent work-based learning providers has delivered in excess of 20,000 apprenticeship programmes in more than 4,500 businesses over the past 30…
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Young Baker’s Initiative Story
Ella Muddiman and Naomi Spaven, who work in Ial Bakery at Coleg Cambria are the first to take part in the Young Bakers Initiative –…
Bluebells Forest Preschool – From Childminder to Outdoor Nursery
When Kelly Welch, manager of Bluebells Forest Preschool, first began working in early years education, she had no idea that her journey would eventually lead…
Budding chefs ‘rice’ to risotto workshops challenge at Welshpool High School
Budding chefs at Welshpool High School have been putting their culinary skills to the test with guidance from the leading independent training provider to the…
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.…
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…