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Learners help with awards night hair and make-up
A woman who quit her high-flying finance career to teach ‘adulting lessons’ to youngsters has been given the star treatment with the help of learners. Laura Abraham set up The Grown-Up School in 2019 to support young people to feel more prepared for adult life. Offering information...
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ACT launches new delivery centre in Pontypool
ACT has launched a new delivery centre for Gwent in response to rising demand for its services in the region. The leading training provider helps thousands of people every year reach their potential through vocational training programmes and qualifications including Jobs Growth Wales+ (JGW+), Apprenticeships and Higher Apprenticeships, employability training,...
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ACT welcomes Economy Minister to our Cardiff Skills Centre
ACT welcomed Vaughan Gething MS to its Hadfield Road Skills Centre to meet with staff and, most importantly, hear from the young people who continue to benefit from Jobs Growth Wales+ (JGW+) since it launched just over a year ago. First introduced in November 2021, the Young Person’s Guarantee provides under...
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Get Ready for Summer…
with Jobs Growth Wales+ If you’re 16-19 yrs old, join us this summer for a packed timetable of exciting activities, courses and excursions! We’ll help you prepare for life after school, while you gain new skills, make new friends and earn along the way. Prepare for your next steps and...
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ACT and WJEC launch wellbeing qualification for young people
ACT, Wales’ leading training provider has collaborated with WJEC, Wales’ largest awarding organisation to create a Self-Development and Wellbeing qualification targeted at young people. This sector leading qualification is the first of its kind for ACT and WJEC and directly addresses the issues and barriers to learning...
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ACT learner, Kavan Cox, secures Silver at WorldSkills 2022
ACT’s JGW+ learner, Kavan Cox, took Silver in the Foundation Skills: IT Software Solutions for Business category at this year’s WorldSkills National Finals 2022. WorldSkills supports young people across the world via competitions-based training, assessment and benchmarking, with members’ national teams ultimately testing their ability to achieve world-class standards in...
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Engagement Strand
Not sure what career path to choose? Our Jobs Growth Wales+ (JGW+) Engagement strand is an ideal starting point if you are not sure what you want to do or need some support understanding what your options are. Our Learning Coaches will support you and develop an individual learning plan...
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Salon Assistant at WoW Hair and Beauty
About this Opportunity WoW Hair and Beauty are one of the few UK’s fully LGBTQ+ inclusive and gender-neutral salons. They don’t just care about hair and beauty, but mental health and empowerment too. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a young person who wants to start their career in...
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Administration Assistant at Terry’s Patisserie
About this opportunity Terry’s Patisserie is an independent, family run business established in 2011, specialising in producing and supplying a range of high-quality, award-winning desserts. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a young person who wants to start their career in business. You will have the opportunity to complete...