Apprenticeship launches award winner Will’s career in special effects
Will Hougham feels lucky to have been able to carry on working and learning as an apprentice special effects technician in his employer’s “work bubble”…
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Meeting Michael Sheen has transformed Inspire! Award winner’s life
Inspire! Adult Learning Award winner Osian Lloyd has credited Welsh film star Michael Sheen with transforming his life. Now he’s following in his footsteps onto…
Award winning learner Foo Seng is inspiring others to speak Welsh
Moving to Wales inspired a Malaysian man to embrace the Welsh language and inspire others. Foo Seng Thean is now able to support his children…
Resilient Mandy overcomes major health challenges to win award
Inspirational mature student Mandy Price’s motto “Rise up and show up” could not be more apt. Despite huge personal and family health challenges, including spending…
Apprenticeship Provision in Wales – Addressing the Construction Industry Skills Gap
For anything to change in government policy three things are generally needed. The timing has to be right, there needs to be some workable solutions…
Health and Social Care Sector in Wales is facing a workforce crisis
The health and social care sector in Wales is facing a workforce crisis unless the Welsh Government invests more money in apprenticeships or Social Care…
Apprenticeship provider’s staff practice what they preach by graduating
Staff at one of Wales’ leading work-based learning providers are practicing what they preach by enhancing their skills and knowledge through apprenticeships to develop their…
CollegesWales and the National Training Federation for Wales warn of devastating impact of apprenticeship funding cuts
CollegesWales and the National Training Federation for Wales (NTFW) have today published new data which highlights the far-reaching economic and social consequences of apprenticeship funding…
Achievements recognised as training provider’s apprentices graduate
The achievements of nearly 100 apprentices from across Wales were celebrated at an apprenticeship graduation ceremony in Mid Wales. Cambrian Training Company and its sub-contractors…
Council leads way on school menus by almost doubling spend on Welsh produce
PRIMARY schools have given small businesses and independent producers a well-deserved break in partnership with Larder Cymru. Caerphilly County Borough Council is the first in…
