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Double for learning provider as staff triumph at national awards
Cardiff-based training provider ACT Limited completed a notable double at this year’s Apprenticeship Awards Cymru as two members of staff won the Work-based Learning Assessor and Tutor of the Year awards. Described by the company as a ‘treasured tutor’, Kirsty Keane collected the tutor award while innovative workmate Carly Murray...
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ACT Apprenticeship Awards 2018: The Winners
Last night, ACT Training hosted their annual Apprenticeship Awards. The evening was all about celebrating the successes and achievements of exceptional learners and employers who have shown outstanding commitment, passion and drive to develop their skills and make a real difference to their organisation. ACT was delighted to be joined...
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‘Treasured tutor’ Kirsty shortlisted for national award
A ‘treasured tutor’ is how ACT Training describes Kirsty Keane and it is easy to see why they hold her in such high esteem. Working with 16-18-year-olds as a Health and Social Care and Early Years Care tutor since 2015, Kirsty has successfully supported 91 learners through a Level 1...
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Meet the Hairdressing Traineeship Learners Heading to Helsinki with Erasmus+
In February 2018, some of our lucky hairdressing Traineeship learners are embarking on an incredible two week trip to Finland’s cool capital, Helsinki, with Erasmus+. Visiting different salons each day, the learners will spend time learning from trade experts at Stadin Ammatitopisto and other top hairdressers in the city. By...
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Quaker’s Yard salon helps teen finally make the cut as part of 2017 ‘Apprenticeship Challenge’
A QUAKER’S Yard salon has helped a local teen finally make the cut when it comes to pursuing her dream career in hairdressing after issuing a call to get involved in its very own ‘Apprenticeship Challenge’ as part of National Apprenticeship Week 2017. Emily Cook, 18, was forced to find...
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Just got your results? Is an Apprenticeship for you?
Being an Apprentice gives you the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification and develop professional skills while earning a salary – making it an excellent career choice for anyone who has just left college. As you will know, to get started in the world of work you usually need a combination...
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Beyoncé sightings uncovered as ACT
Sightings of ‘Beyoncé’ at various spots around Cardiff over the last two days have been confirmed as an impersonator, hired by Wales’ leading training provider ACT. ACT and advertising agency The Media Angel hired the Beyoncé lookalike to tie in with Queen B’s Formation World Tour date at the Principality Stadium. The PR...
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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 a Trainee on work placement at Barry Vets in Barry with ACT, Wales’ leading training provider. Charlotte said: “I absolutely love...
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Apprentice Poppy wins Junior Stylist of the Year Award
Young cutting edge hairdressing Apprentice, Poppy Evans, has won the Junior Stylist of the Year Award at this year’s Welsh Hair and Beauty Awards. Poppy Evans, 20, from Cardiff, beat hundreds of other young applicants by blowing away judges with her wide ranging portfolio that showed off her hairdressing talent...