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This young barber is cutting homeless people’s hair for free on the streets of Cardiff
...shop but I thought it would be good to do something for those less fortunate.” Jamie said he had always noticed quite a lot of homeless people in South Wales,...
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Exams are not for everyone
...that our Managing Director Andrew Cooksley left school at the age of 16 with no qualifications. Seven years later, in 1988, he set up ACT Training, becoming one of Wales’s...
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University vs Apprenticeship
...role, I’m now also a member of the Wales Leadership Team for the National Society of Apprentices (NSoA) who are working to improve all aspects of Apprenticeships for young people...
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How easy is it to recruit an Apprentice?
...all your available options. Step 2 – Fill out two simple forms. Step 3 – Advertise. We will advertise your vacancy on the Careers Wales AMS (Apprenticeship Matching Service), our...
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ACT launches a new campaign starring four inspirational learners
Wales’ leading training provider that aims to make a positive difference to people’s lives by providing excellent learning programmes has unveiled a new recruitment campaign with four inspirational learners at...
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Live learn and earn with an apprenticeship this exam time
...it an excellent career choice. Anyone who is over 16, living in Wales and not in full-time education can apply for an apprenticeship. In the past year alone Welsh training...
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Another successful year of inspiring learners for ACT
As Wales’ leading training provider, ACT are proud to say we made a tremendously positive difference to 6,200 learners’ lives last year. From boosting confidence and guiding learners through their...
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ACT Traineeship Learners Tackle the Cardiff Half with Alfie’s Army
...and I just want to finish it on Sunday.” Tune into BBC Wales on Wednesday 27th September at 9pm to see their journey to the Cardiff Half. Good luck to...
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Unsure about Higher Education? An Apprenticeship could be the answer
...experience and skills you gain with an apprenticeship will stand you in very good stead when job seeking – relevant experience and job-specific skills are what employers are looking for....