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Accountancy learners continue ACT’s Inspiring Skills success
In the wake of last year’s successful WorldSkills competitions, Wales is already gearing up to host the event’s national finals for the first time later this year. Skills Competition Wales...
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Three brilliant reasons to upskill your workforce with Apprenticeships
...businesses and the wider economy in Wales. Apprenticeships are excellent for helping businesses grow as well as engaging employees and nurturing the skilled workforce needed for the future. Companies of...
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ACT named as Responsible Large Business of the Year 2018
ACT, Wales’ largest training provider, has been named ‘Responsible Large Business of the Year 2018’ by Business in the Community Cymru; the prestigious awards programme that recognises companies making a...
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Rugby legend backs support for Wales’ future workforce
...which took place at Ocean Park House in Cardiff, welcomed special guest Jonathan ‘Jiffy’ Davies to discuss all things rugby. The intimate Q&A session was hosted by BusinessIn Wales editor...
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Graduates vs apprentices the hard choice
...It indicated found that academic qualifications are losing out to practical skills, which, the report claimed: can deliver more tangible effects on a business. The research found SMEs splitting their...
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Duo goes above and beyond to win bronze
...pair progressing throughout the competition from local and regional levels. The competition began earlier this year with Skills Competition Wales, which is coordinated by the Inspiring Skills Excellence in Wales...
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Employer and learner partnership helps business go from strength to strength
...assets to the business.” And the benefits aren’t just one-sided. While learners gain invaluable workplace experience, the business gains a clearer understanding of its own development needs. “Having learners on...
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Caerphilly Patisserie creates recipe for business success thanks to the rise and rise of the traineeship
...big hit with students and businesses alike across Wales. Terry’s Patisserie founder Terry Williams said: “For smaller businesses like ours the process of recruiting someone new can be quite stressful,...
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“Being responsible is at the core of our business”
...the greater good.” Matt Appleby, Director at Business in the Community Cymru added: “The Wales Responsible Business Awards are a celebration of incredible dedication by companies across Wales. We are...