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Apprenticeship myths that are still believed – from low pay grades to manual jobs
...of 24. Apprenticeships can be undertaken at any stage of life and career, and it’s not always a case of finding an apprenticeship to enter a job but finding a...
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Learner finds his calling with Jobs Growth Wales +
...he describes as his “forever fit,” progressing through a Level 2 apprenticeship and planning for a long-term career in the industry. Though firmly established now, Ethan’s journey began in a...
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Employers shouldn’t be complacent about Wales’ gender divide
...inactivity – often linked to caregiving responsibilities – affects nearly one in four women (24.5%) compared to just 16.2% of men. Then there’s pay – while 68.3% of men in...
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Career success for mum courtesy of free employment scheme open to Rhondda residents
Published: Aberdare Leader An Aberdare woman who was empowered by Wales’ largest training provider when making the switch from a career in IT to working in social care is urging...
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ACT welcomes Economy Minister to our Cardiff Skills Centre
...two years. Thanks to the programme now has a clear career path and starts a course at Pencoed College studying Animal Care Level 3 in September. Nina said: “School wasn’t...
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ACT Apprenticeship Awards 2019: The Winners
...University Health Board Traineeships Animal Care – Bethany Fry Automotive – Megan Nedrud Business Services – Devishri Parmar Care – Brandon Lee-Jones Hairdressing/Barbering/Beauty – Natalia Schwartz Hospitality & Catering –...
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Wales’ largest skills event ‘SkillsCymru’ is back this October
...career route queries, sector skills councils and career guidance organisations, SkillsCymru is the one-stop shop for careers in Wales. The highly interactive SkillsCymru events offer learning through experiences, such as...
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Apprenticeship takes the bite out of university bills for Charlotte
Fully-qualified and now living the dream, Charlotte Fyfe, 28, from Barry, has achieved her career ambition as a veterinary nurse via work based learning. Charlotte first started her career as...
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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...