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…
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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…
Tackling the Challenge that is Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment is a significant concern across the UK, and recent data unveiled at the West London Youth Careers Summit for that region alone painted…
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…
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…