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SkillsCymru is back and ACT are there!

SkillsCymru is back! An interactive career and skills events for Wales featuring top employers and Wales’ leading training provider ACT. Want to know more about work-based learning? Then come and...
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Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg meets apprentices at the British Gas contact centre in Cardiff

...people to learning new skills. Now I’m an apprentice, I have a career and it’s made me feel more positive and a lot happier about my future.” Lynda Campbell, Regional...
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Success for learners who are on an alternative learning programme

...and will be returning to ACT to study Childcare. Mia Lloyd was awarded Learner of the Year for Brook Park Academy. Mia had not attended mainstream school since she was...
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More youngsters focusing on apprenticeship value

...this week revealed UK youngsters think that degree level apprenticeships are better for future careers prospects than a traditional university diploma. The study, which polled more than 1,7000 people aged...
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Head start for hair trainees at new Wrexham training salon with big industry links

...it is possible to achieve the career of your dreams, no matter where you’re starting out from.” Both Matt and Tom are keen to encourage other would-be hairstylists to follow...
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Learners say ‘thank you’ by raising over £400

...are a potential learner looking to get your foot on the career ladder, or an employer looking to boost your workforce, ACT would love to hear from you. Get in...
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Cardiff mum calls for city employers to make every week Adult Learner’s Week

...field, but since then I’ve also completed my customer services and business admin qualifications and even passed my driving test thanks to the confidence and additional resources my new career...
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Trainee hairdresser set to fly after making the cut straight from school

...The campaign also aims to increase the number of businesses in Wales currently taking on apprentices. Helen Button, who opened Charizma following a well-established career with various leading salons and...
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PONTYPRIDD TEEN IS UK’S FIRST FULL-TIME WORK-BASED LEARNING REPRESENTATIVE

...really enjoy working with people and solving their problems. “I saw this job on the Careers Wales website and learning whilst I earned was a really attractive aspect for me....