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If work experience is key to lowering NEET levels, what can employers do to help?

...training providers, but employers have an equally important role to play. Across Wales, skills shortages continue to affect businesses of all sizes, placing pressure on productivity, growth and workforce wellbeing....
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Why digital skills are vital for your business

...to equip your staff with digital skills to maximise productivity. So how can better digital skills improve my business’ productivity? Communication is key to all businesses so, on a basic...
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New vision for Welsh apprenticeships revealed at training providers’ event

ACT were amongst the training providers who attended the Skills in Action event hosted by the National Training Federation for Wales. During the event Deputy Minister for Skills and Tertiary...
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Workplace trends we will see in 2026  

...Throughout 2024-25, employees and businesses had to adjust quickly to the digital landscape, with many utilising apprenticeships such as Digital Skills for Business and Digital Application Support to equip their...
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Digital literacy becomes biggest must have for employers

...“Digital Skills for Business can ensure software is used to its full potential.” If you would like to learn more about how ACT’s Digital Skills for Business courses can elevate...
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ILM qualifications help strengthen Clinical Lead’s management skills

...leadership skills has helped strengthen both his own work and the work of the service he leads. As Clinical Lead, Al oversees the clinical delivery of a specialist emergency on-call...
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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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Cardiff and Vale College and ACT join forces to form skills powerhouse

...responsive skills offer to support business growth and the economy of our region. Between CAVC and ACT we are already working with thousands of businesses and together we will drive...
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What business leaders should be focusing on in 2026

Last year, Managing Director at ACT, Richard Spear, shared his predictions for the months ahead in the work-based learning landscape. These included growing demand for digital and AI skills, alongside...