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“I really have developed as a person since starting my qualification”

...a Care Assistant and is undertaking his Health & Social Care Level 2 qualification with ACT. In his role, he ensures all the residents are provided with the one-to-one care...
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Darren happy to break the mould with career in childcare

Darren Watts has turned a natural gift of supporting siblings and younger cousins into a promising career. In doing so, the 18-year-old has taken the unusual step of moving from...
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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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Not enjoying college? Discover a post-16 pathway that works for you

...their next step and need extra guidance or confidence-building. Advancement supports learners with a clearer idea of their career interests, helping them gain sector-specific skills. Employment helps young people move...
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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...