At ACT, we are extremely passionate about making a positive difference to people’s lives by providing excellent learning programmes and opportunities.

We have worked closely with over 480 schools to provide high quality training programmes, supporting schools and the wider education sector to meet their continuous professional development (CPD) requirements and to ensure staff have the knowledge and resources they need, both in and beyond the classroom.

ACT and our sister company ALS can provide these fully funded solutions because we are part of the Cardiff and Vale College Group, one of the largest college groups in the UK. Together we are the largest provider of skills-based training in Wales.

With the support of Welsh Government funding ACT and ALS can assist with upskilling your staff to match the unique needs of your school.
Here is a selection of qualifications and professional opportunities that we can offer your incredible staff.

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Help and advice for pupils in school

At ACT we are committed to offering the best training opportunities in Wales. We want your pupils to make the right decision about their future and we have a team of experts on standby to make sure that happens. Working extremely closely with schools and sixth forms across South Wales, our dedicated ‘schools team’ supports teachers, educators and careers advisors in delivering the most useful and relevant information to students from Year 7 through to Year 13.

We aim to help local schools and sixth-form colleges give the very best information and advice to young people about their future prospects. Through a range of workshops, presentations, talks and bespoke sessions, our team can work closely with your staff, and give extremely helpful, impartial advice to all of your pupils who will be thinking about what to do when they leave school.

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Services we can provide for schools and pupils:

Our presentations give an engaging overview of ACT and the courses and opportunities we offer to post-16 pupils. Presentations can be tailored to specific year groups.

Suitable for Year: 10, 11, 12 and 13
Duration: Half hour
Delivery: Face-to-face, pre-recorded video and/or live Q&A via Microsoft Teams.

If your school is organising a career fair, we are happy to come to talk to your pupils about the opportunities offered by ACT. We can tailor our delivery to your individual needs. We can also bring along interactive ‘have a go’ equipment which showcases the routes we have on offer and allows pupils the opportunity to try out new skills through a range of fun and interactive activities.

Suitable for Year: All years
Duration: Full or half days
Delivery: Face-to-face

We run CV writing and interview preparation workshops, as well as supporting mock interviews, helping to prepare pupils for the world of work.

Suitable for Year: 10, 11, 12 and 13
Duration: Full or half days
Delivery: Face-to-face

Pupils will be given the opportunity to have a tour of their nearest delivery centre and its facilities. They can also take part in specific taster sessions where they will experience the different courses we have available. You can request a specific area of interest and we will try our best to meet your needs.

Suitable for Year: 10, 11 and 12
Duration: Half day
Delivery: Face-to-face