Apprenticeship trends we will see in 2025
by Ricahrd Spear, Managing Director ACT Training We have seen many changes and challenges to Wales’ apprenticeship landscape in 2024, including funding cuts. Despite this, work-based…
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Learning and Work Institute are calling for nominations on behalf of inspirational tutors and mentors in Wales
There is an incredibly dedicated workforce delivering lifelong learning and empowering individuals to discover pathways and transform their lives through education and employment. Learning and…
Shauna’s path to success: Advancing in beauty with ISA Training
Shauna’s journey in the beauty industry has been nothing short of inspiring. After finishing school, she decided to pursue a Level 2 Beauty Apprenticeship with…
Gareth Parry awarded Outstanding Contribution Award for his services to the employability sector
Gareth Parry, Managing Director of Citizen Services at Maximus (@MaxUKnews), has been awarded the prestigious Outstanding Contribution Award at this year’s ERSA (Employment Related Services…
WBTA Celebrates 20th Anniversary by holding special Awards Ceremony
The Work Based Training Agency (WBTA) celebrated 20 years of being in business on 22nd October by recognising 13 learners and 9 employer companies at…
Reflecting on 2024’s FE + Skills Collective Conference: ‘Bridging Policy and Pedagogy: Shaping the Future of Skills in the UK’
This year’s FE + Skills Collective conference ‘Bridging Policy and Pedagogy for a Stronger Skills System’ provided a timely opportunity for the sector to step…
NOCN Group Chief Executive sets out ‘World Class Skills System for Fair Economic Growth’ in new report
UK-based international charity and ‘skills solutions’ provider NOCN Group has published a new report in which its Chief Executive Graham Hasting-Evans sets out a ‘World…
Are improvements in meta-skills the answer to bring back our isolated and disengaged young people?
Meta-skills, also known as ‘core skills,’ such as critical thinking, adaptability, and emotional intelligence are more important than ever in the modern economy. However there…
Annual survey highlights gaps in adult learning participation in Wales
Annual survey highlights gaps in adult learning participation in Wales Welsh Government has a welcome aspiration to make Wales a nation of second chances, with…
Inspire! Award for innovative Merthyr Tydfil learning centre
An innovative learning centre launched to meet a growing need to provide training and support to anyone aged 16 and over across the Merthyr Tydfil…
