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“The guys are learning different skills, to make them more employable.”
A group of eager ACT learners have been helping out at a South-Wales charity shop, learning some essential work skills. The Business Services learners have all been assisting at the British Heart Foundation store in Bridgend, which specialises in furniture. Eithan Dunster, 18, Rhydian Lewis, 18, and Kallum Taylor, 19,...
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“The skills that I have learned make me stand out and more employable”
As someone with a career in travel on her mind, Kerene Kipulu’s journey really got started at ACT Training. Kerene, 20, completed a Level 1 Traineeship in Customer Service with ACT, which was an important launchpad, providing many core skills to help her toward her dream of a top job...
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From learners to members of staff at ACT
While everyone plays an important role within ACT, few can boast once being a learner within the organisation before becoming a member of staff. These employees have a unique perspective on the business and a deeper understanding of the learner journey. We spoke to three staff members...
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Hair and Beauty Academy: Changing the way we bring new talent to the sector
ACT’s newest Jobs Growth Wales + provision, the Hair & Beauty Academy, is setting the stage for the next generation of hair and beauty professionals. This cutting-edge facility, located within Cardiff’s Ocean Park House, includes a fully equipped hair studio, a dedicated nail and beauty treatment studio,...
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IT learner gains apprenticeship with Legal & General
An ACT learner, who joined the Jobs Growth Wales + programme while in the process of building his own computer, has gained an apprenticeship with Legal & General. Nathan Emary has been studying IT, alongside Essential Skills, and was drawn to the JGW+ pathway after finishing school as it offered him...
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ACT offerings are engaging learners in new ways
While learning styles have remained a hotly debated and often contested theory within education for many years, varied teaching methods have been proven to keep learners motivated and engaged. No two learners are the same and so what inspires one may not resonate with another, which means providers have a...
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Learner lands dream role with help from tutors
Beginning your learning journey can be a nerve-wracking experience, even if you are excited to get stuck in. At ACT we know that undertaking a new course of education, at any level, can be a daunting task, but we offer support to ensure you feel confident and...
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Tutorial videos inspire learner’s career in construction
Finding a career path that’s right for you can seem like a daunting task particularly if those around you have had their dream job in mind for a long time. But there is no right or wrong way to find a career you love. For Jobs Growth...
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Hairdressing workshops give learners a confidence boost
ACT’s Jobs Growth Wales + scheme aims to equip young learners, between the ages of 16 and 19, with the skills they need to progress in their future careers. There is no set end goal for JGW+ learners but many go on to undertake further apprenticeships and gain more advanced...