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…
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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…
Former PHX Training learner secures full-time role supporting communities in Cumbria
After gaining essential qualifications, a Cumbrian man is making a positive impact in his community by tackling anti-social behaviour and helping young people gain employment.…
Why AI Agents and Frontier Firms Mean We Need An Urgent Rethink on Skills and Assessment
We live in interesting times! Personally, this is one of the most exciting times in history that we are living, working and facilitating learning and…
Moulton College Floristry student blooms on local flower farm
Moulton College student Rebecca Whitbread is set for a blossoming future in floral craft thanks to a unique work experience stint on a local flower…
In Praise of Systems Thinking: What are “Systems Thinking” and “System Dynamics”?
FE Soundbite 793, published on 19 April, headlined the provocative question: “Can We Achieve an 80% Employment Rate With Systems Thinking in Skills and Careers…
Reforming the ‘benefit trap’ to offer more support to disabled people could help half a million more people into work by 2035
The benefit system is trapping 3.5 million people on sickness benefits – many of whom want to work – in a dead end of too…
Success Through Skills Awards celebrate work-based learning
Last week, training providers ACT and ALS hosted their inaugural Success Through Skills Awards at Cardiff and Vale College. The event celebrated learners, employers, training…
Welsh training take apprenticeships success showcase to heart of government
Work-based learning providers, apprentices and employers will join forces to celebrate Apprenticeship Week Wales 2025 with an Apprenticeships Fair at the Senedd in Cardiff on…
Apprenticeship myths that are still believed – from low pay grades to manual jobs
Next week marks National Apprenticeship Week 2025, a celebration and showcase of the opportunities work-based learning provides to both learners and employers in Wales. It…