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Welsh businesses urged to ‘think apprentice’ to aid expansion in 2017
...calling for businesses in all sectors to come forward and discover more about the benefits apprenticeships can bring to both the business and individual involved. With centres in Aberdare, Barry,...
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Cardiff hair and beauty businesses urged to capitalise on industry apprenticeship figures
BEAUTY businesses in Cardiff and surrounding areas are being encouraged to seek additional training support on offer to help them capitalise on consistently strong numbers taking up hairdressing apprenticeships nationwide....
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“The skills that I have learned make me stand out and more employable”
...ACT, which was an important launchpad, providing many core skills to help her toward her dream of a top job in the tourism sector. She said: “I developed active listening,...
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From learners to members of staff at ACT
...skills, which would prove invaluable in her career. “I developed time management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills,” she said. “I also improved my communication and research abilities. On the practical...
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ACT’s The Lost Generation documentary explores the barriers facing young people in 2026
...Wales about their experiences living in 2026. The film, which was created using Welsh Government Renew and Reform funding, explores themes of digital safety, community, role models and lack of...
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The important contributions school leavers make to businesses
August’s results days are some of the most important markers in the education calendar – but as a business leader, they should be important dates for you too. Each year,...
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Five ways businesses in Wales can be greener (and why training is key)
Wales’ upcoming carbon budget sets the ambitious target of a 58% reduction in emissions by 2030. But what does that mean for Welsh businesses? According to ACT tutors Karuna Sparks...
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How emerging digital tools are shaping the modern workplace
...people permission to play, reassuring them that experimentation is part of learning and building digital resilience over time. Another key takeaway was that digital skills gaps are not simply about...
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Why investing in coaching reaps huge rewards
...coaching and that this performance translates into measurable business results. As well as dramatically improving staff (leadership) skills, coaching helps people tap into their unknown potential; unlocking sources of creativity...