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“Without ACT, I wouldn’t be where I am now.”

...her own learning needs. Now thanks to her Apprenticeship with ACT, Ellie is re-engaged in learning and thriving in a management role at Little Tigers nursery in Rogiet. “I struggled...
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Schoolteacher who fled war-torn Syria with her children wins Inspire! Award

...support from the Welsh Government. They recognise those who have demonstrated a commitment to never stop learning. Each Inspire! winner demonstrates how learning can offer second chances, help create new...
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New report highlights the importance of nurturing internal talent

...to business administration, health and social care and green skills. Not only is work-based learning good for business resilience it helps boost staff retention and productivity too, with learning and...
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Digital Natives. Who are they and why should businesses hire them? 

...on the way that modern businesses must operate. What is a ‘digital native’? Digital natives are individuals who have grown up surrounded by digital technology. While previous generations have witnessed...
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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...
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Why digital skills are vital for your business

...many employees lack basic digital literacy skills, and employers are struggling to recruit for vacancies requiring specific, higher-level digital skills. With almost a quarter (23%) of adults lacking basic digital...
Laura Chapman, Apprentice of the Year nominee
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Laura’s Passion for Learning and Teamwork Rewarded with Promotions

...learning practitioners. “For each qualification, I’ve been able to apply the learning directly to my role straight away,” explained Laura. “They go hand in hand, so it makes sense to...
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Apprenticeship award winner Laura has a passion for learning and teamwork

...3 in Management with ALS Training. Highlight of the year for apprentices, employers and work-based learning providers and practitioners, the Apprenticeship Awards Cymru are organised by the Welsh Government and...
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ALS appoints Fiona Argent as Director of Delivery

Former Director at Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Creative Leadership and Enterprise Centre joins Wales’ largest work-based learning provider ALS Training, a leading provider of training, learning and development solutions in Wales,...