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The important contributions school leavers make to businesses
...cent) have reported improved productivity through apprenticeships, while 74 per cent saw an improvement in the quality of their product or service. Understandably, attracting new talent can feel like a...
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ACT marks Wales Climate Week
...effects. “Here in Wales, it is affecting our communities, our public services, our infrastructure and nature and we know these changes will only escalate over the coming years – even...
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Hair and Beauty Academy: Changing the way we bring new talent to the sector
...importance of health and wellbeing, as this directly impacts their success in the workplace.” The H&B Academy’s robust support system includes World of Work advisors, learner coaches, counselling services, and...
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ACT gets glowing Estyn report
...Skills, Education and Learning, and Energy and Carbon. ALS Training, which was acquired by ACT in 2018, supports apprenticeship delivery in digital, financial, business, and professional services — further strengthening...
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“I’m a lot more confident when speaking to all different people!”
...where she answers customer questions about the farm’s many horses, cows, sheep and even alpacas. Caitlin thoroughly recommends ACT and the JGW+ programme to anyone who is unsure of their...
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Hairdressing workshops give learners a confidence boost
...ability to make customers happy. Throughout his journey Talek has had to overcome one of the biggest hurdles many young learners have to face in the beginning – confidence. It...
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Why green skills are key to pushing Wales’ net zero goal forward
...nurture these skills not only reduce their carbon footprint but also boost productivity, strengthen supply chains, and meet growing customer demand for sustainable operations. ACT, Wales’s leading training provider, is...
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Learner placement leads to meaningful career
...to do. “The placement helped me to develop my communication skills and make me feel more confident in speaking with customers,” she added. “Everyone helped me feel valued and part...
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Learner cafe providing much more than just hot drinks
...skills,” Rhion added. “Dealing with customer and cooking low-cost meals have contributed to the improved health and wellbeing of the students who work in the café but also those who...