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“Choosing the Apprenticeship route is the best decision I’ve made”

...rewarding career like Callum. Speaking about his goals for the future, Callum commented, “After I finish my Level 2 qualification, I hope to move onto the Level 3. I feel...
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“ILM courses have given me recognised qualifications that back up my experience as a manager”

...Level 4 ILM Management qualification with ACT marked his first venture into qualified, external training. Karl currently works as a Delivery Manager at Newport City Council and is now working...
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ACT’s Apprentice of the Year encourages others to take up route

...leave school after A-Levels. “Receiving the award only reinforces my beliefs that it was the best thing to do; for me and, most likely, for many other people across Wales.”...
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University vs Apprenticeship

...I’ve now worked for ACT Training for 11 months and have learnt so much. I’m completing a Level 3 Social Media for Business Apprenticeship. Instead of being sat in a...
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Learning and Work Institute Conference 2026

...a real highlight, bringing to life the difference adult learning can make and the success it supports. It was also great to see the level of interest from others, and...
Headshout of Head of People & Development, Rebecca Cooper
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New report highlights the importance of nurturing internal talent

...Despite popular belief, apprenticeships are not confined to traditional trades or professional levels. Programmes span across all sectors, offering qualifications in everything from leadership and management, digital and customer service...
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Treorchy woman named Wales’ Higher Apprenticeship of the Year

...managed a team of 19 staff whilst also completing her ILM Level 5 in Leadership and Management and the Management NVQ Diploma Level 5. She attended study days organised by...
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The latter-day journey of the lifelong learner

...equates to a higher education certificate, diploma or foundation degree in the academic world, with a Level 6 equivalent to a bachelor degree and Level 7 to a Master’s degree,...
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Aspiring teacher joins rising trend for alternative pathways to traditional professions

...parity of esteem for vocational training continues to rise. While others in his peer group nervously anticipate their A Level results and the challenges of university life this autumn Lewis...