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Apprentices encouraged to “reach for the stars” by award-winning health board
...University Health Board was named Macro Employer of the Year at the Apprenticeship Awards Cymru 2024 awards ceremony held at ICC Wales, Newport. The health board has been upskilling its...
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The importance of implementing Welsh into your business
As an education provider serving Wales, ACT recognises the importance of ensuring the Welsh language is not only accommodated within its organisation but actively used whether fluently or casually. ACT...
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ACT trainer Louisa Mallett named as VQ Awards finalist
...vocational learning to both the individual and the Welsh economy. The awards are jointly organised by the Welsh Government, the National Training Federation for Wales (NTfW), ColegauCymru/CollegesWales, Qualifications Wales and...
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How businesses can beat the UK’s hiring lull
...pool is shrinking, you’re not alone. An alarming report recently published by the CIPD shows skills shortages have more than doubled in Wales from 9,000 in 2017 to 20,600 in...
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Penarth MP and AM meet British Gas apprentices
...positive for all concerned.” Vaughan added: “I was very impressed with the apprentices. They were all unemployed before joining the scheme, which was helped with Jobs Growth Wales money from...
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The latter-day journey of the lifelong learner
...Wales alone, the overall figure for work-based learning provision increased dramatically by 14.5% to over 61,000 unique learners in 2012/13 – higher than in any of the previous five years....
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Get careers advice at SkillsCymru this October
...jobs and skills events are the largest of their kind in Wales, attracting up to 10,000 people each year. The highly interactive and inspirational events provide an excellent opportunity for...
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Three reasons to choose an Apprenticeship
...here is to raise the esteem and promote the personal growth of thousands of learners every year. Our learners like Daniel leave ACT as qualified and adaptable young people who...
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ACT founder and CEO, Andrew Cooksley, has been awarded an MBE
The CEO of Wales’ largest and leading training provider, Andrew Cooksley, has been awarded an MBE for services to Education. ACT’s Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Cooksley, grew up in Cardiff...