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The Learning and Development skills everyone is Googling in 2026 

As businesses across the UK continue to navigate rapid technological change, a widening skills gap and increasingly competitive markets, learning and development (L&D) has evolved from a “nice to have”...
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Why cutting training budgets is holding Welsh employers back 

...funding pots available to businesses looking to train their staff in anything from basic digital skills to green qualifications. In addition, businesses that employ apprentices under the age of 25...
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ACT learners to represent Wales in WorldSkills UK National Finals

...25 to 28. The UK’s flagship skills competition will bring together more than 400 talented apprentices and learners across 47 disciplines – from engineering, digital and health to hospitality, construction...
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Why green skills are key to pushing Wales’ net zero goal forward 

...environment, be able to create and explain sustainable business models, and critically analyse data that informs decision making. Find further details here. ISEP Environmental Sustainability Skills for Managers (Level 3)...
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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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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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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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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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Learners and employers honoured at Success Through Skills Awards

...they strengthen the Welsh economy from the ground up. When we invest in apprenticeships, we invest in Wales’ future.” The full list of Success Through Skills 2026 winners: Essential Skills...