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New guide launched to encourage autism friendly work-based training opportunities
...and aware of the challenges they and their families face every day. The ‘Working with Autism’ learning resource is linked to our employability agenda and additional learning needs transformation programme,...
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Assessor lands dream role after completing four qualifications
For one of ACT’s newest tutors learning has gone full circle. Childcare assessor, Christie Davies, began her learning journey when she enrolled with Jobs Growth Wales aged eighteen, she is...
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‘This course has motivated me far beyond what I expected’
For many, the draw of work-based learning is its flexibility and the ability to gain new skills within work hours. For teaching assistant Karen De Freitas this freedom was essential...
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How to turn accidental managers into accomplished leaders
...the rise of accidental managers presents challenges, it also has its opportunities. By fostering a culture of learning, businesses can build a workforce of highly-skilled managers who not only have...
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Why business leaders must step up for Wales’ young people
...ACT, our purpose is ‘improving lives through learning’ but we can’t do it alone. We need businesses across Wales to get behind the pledge and help support our future workforce...
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Council employee finds opportunities through apprenticeship
...from a Waste Education and Enforcement Officer to a Cleaner Streets Officer. During the apprenticeship, Kevin was supported by Digital Learning Practitioner Assessor, Jolene Plant. Kevin said: “Working with Jolene...
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New Aberdare skills centre welcomes MP
...of the art, interactive whiteboard – called a Prowise Touchscreen, takes centre stage. It enables digital collaboration between learners and staff, learning at home, in the classroom, or linking with...
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Apprenticeship trends we will see in 2025
...entry level digital apprenticeship – such as Digital Skills for Business – will continue to be popular, providing base level training for any staff member who uses a computer (and...
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How businesses can beat the UK’s hiring lull
...training provider, we have worked with more than 14,000 businesses across the country supporting them and their staff with their work-based learning needs, including apprenticeships. Courses range from digital marketing...