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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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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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“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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Newport teenager is helped by small business owner who seamlessly leads the way with vocational qualifications
A Newport teenager is benefitting from vocational training on offer with a Cardiff business. Hannah Needs, 19, from Newport, is currently undertaking a Level 1 Pre-Apprenticeship programme with ACT and...
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Why business leaders must step up for Wales’ young people
...training and employment. But its success depends largely on us – the businesses of Wales. At ACT, we’re calling on businesses to step up and join our Employer Pledge, a...
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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...
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“Definitely do an apprenticeship. It’s a no-brainer!”
...in Business Management, Social Media & Digital Marketing to Customer Service and Accountancy – the opportunities are endless! Having undertaken two apprenticeships already to support her career development, Lucy, 47,...
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New skills centre to open in Barry to tackle youth unemployment
‘Wales’ leading training provider, ACT Training is set to open a new skills centre to give local unemployed youths a new resource to help them succeed. Latest Welsh Government statistics...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Writing Your First CV
...these transferable skills you can highlight in your CV. Skills such as time management, reliability, communication and people skills are all things employers are looking for in a candidate. Look...