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Schoolteacher who fled war-torn Syria with her children wins Inspire! Award
...take up learning as a way of increasing their employability, building life skills and improving quality of life. Lynne Neagle, Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary for Education, said: “The effort, talent...
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ACT invests in new first aid equipment to address gender disparities in CPR
In a commitment to tackling gender disparities in life-saving skills, Wales’ leading training provider, ACT, has invested in CPR dummies with realistic female anatomy. The move aims to ensure learners...
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International exchange of training ideas between Wales and Catalonia
...leading training providers – ACT, Itec Skills and Employment, Cambrian Training Company and Educ8 – all of whom were represented during the discussions. The visit formed part of a wider...
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Practical ways you can help your teen this GCSE results day
...that will play to their strengths. One option is Jobs Growth Wales+, a Welsh Government training and development programme for 16–19-year-olds. JGW+ can help hone numeracy, literacy, and employability skills...
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Xmas Treat for Ysgol Pwll Coch
...already had a relationship with Ysgol Pwll Coch so were delighted to offer the opportunity. Barclays has recently launched a major new programme ‘LifeSkills‘, a curriculum linked education programme which...
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New course provision launched by training provider
...their current skills, or longer nationally recognised qualifications shaped around business needs that will help individuals progress in their career. The programme has been launched in response to changes to...
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Partnership launched to provide Welsh Language apprenticeships for future sports leaders
...in the company of Deputy Minister for Skills and Technology, Julie James. She said: The sports and leisure industry plays an important role in keeping the people of Wales active...
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Raising a glass to the memories of Wrexham brewery
...of training opportunities to young learners from across Wrexham in a range of skills, including hairdressing, business administration and customer services. Now ACT staff are keen to mark the transition...
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Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg meets apprentices at the British Gas contact centre in Cardiff
...people to learning new skills. Now I’m an apprentice, I have a career and it’s made me feel more positive and a lot happier about my future.” Lynda Campbell, Regional...