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Urdd Gobaith Cymru celebrates a decade of empowering 1,000 learners
...Apprenticeship Department is a leading provider of apprenticeships within the post-16 education sector in Wales, specialising in Welsh and bilingual apprenticeships in sport, leisure, outdoor education, childcare, education and youth...
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Minister meets with Jobs Growth Wales+ learners at ACT HQ
...Growth Wales + programme at ACT’s Ocean Park House, meeting learners from hair and beauty, IT, and childcare routes. The building has recently had a revamp to accommodate significant growth...
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“Without ACT, I wouldn’t be where I am now.”
Growing up surrounded by children, Ellie Curtis, 20, always knew she wanted to pursue a career working with children but felt lost in mainstream education and was left unsupported with...
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Newport teenager is helped by small business owner who seamlessly leads the way with vocational qualifications
...The Stitching Boutique. Tamzin Ford, owner of The Stitching Boutique in Cardiff, is no stranger to vocational training after getting her foot on the career ladder back in 1990 with...
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ACT shortlisted in the Wales Responsible Business Awards 2016
...programmes and has been shortlisted for three awards:Principality Building Society’s Responsible Large Business of the Year Award, Wales & West Utilities Inspiring Young Talent Award and The Careers Wales Education...
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Treorchy woman named Wales’ Higher Apprenticeship of the Year
A Treorchy woman, who has rejuvenated her career at the age of 53 thanks to a Higher Apprenticeship in Leadership and Management, collected a major award at the Apprenticeship Awards...
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Bed salesman Cory triumphs at national learner awards
A teenager who is developing a career as a bed salesman despite leaving school with few qualifications was honoured at the Apprenticeship Awards Cymru 2015 ceremony on Thursday night. Cory...
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Apprentice Poppy wins Junior Stylist of the Year Award
...employed full-time at New Dimensions salon in Cardiff. She is a talented Apprentice and is really passionate about her career. Poppy said: “I have always had an interest in hair....
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Traineeships bridge the gap to starting employment
...in the UK to make a move into their first job as quickly as possible means that they often end up in careers that are not right for them. The...