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New Aberdare skills centre welcomes MP
Learners at ACT Training’s spacious new skills centre in Aberdare welcomed Beth Winter MP. The Cynon Valley MP was shown the modern facilities in the three-storey building, on Aberdare’s busy Canon Street, on Monday, October 4. Mrs Winter took a tour of the accessible centre, spent time with both staff...
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Record results for GCSE learners at ACT Schools
Hard-working learners at ACT Schools achieved their best-ever GCSE grades this year! Of those who were awarded GCSEs, 57% got grades in the A*-C bracket. That’s a massive jump from last year, when 16% of learners were in the same grade banding. The huge improvement is testament not only to...
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“The skills I gained with ACT definitely made me more employable.”
Despite achieving 13 GCSEs, ranging from A-C grades, William Wallace realised that college wasn’t for him. Feeling unfocused about his future and curious to find out what other opportunities were available to him, William joined ACT’s Engagement Programme – a pre-apprenticeship programme, designed to prepare you for the world of...
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Wellbeing tips for remote learning
We’ve all had to deal with constant change and uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this year The Prince’s Trust happiness and confidence survey found that a quarter of young people have felt ‘unable to cope’ during this pandemic. However you might be feeling right now, your emotions are valid!...
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Life on the front-line as an NHS apprentice
An apprentice theatre assistant from Brynmawr says his apprenticeship has made a real difference as he has worked on the front line during the coronavirus pandemic. Dylan Williams, 24, had always wanted to work in the health care sector and although he was interested in nursing, he wasn’t sure...
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Essential Skills ‘Summer Sorted’ Success
ACT’s Essential Skills Team have been using digital technology to their advantage throughout lockdown, creating a bespoke educational programme to support ACT learners on their academic journey throughout summer. The results of the ‘Summer Sorted’ programme have been hugely successful with overall attendance to the virtual lessons, an amazing 93%.
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From April 2020, registration of domiciliary care workers in Wales will become mandatory!
Social Care Wales keep a register of people who have shown they are appropriately qualified and suitable to work in the health and social care sector. The register is open to various groups of workers, from social workers to adult care home managers, and domiciliary care workers. Why is it...
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The importance of wellbeing in the workplace
Wellbeing is fast becoming a commonly used term we hear everywhere. Whether it’s advice from the medical world or tips from the self-help industry, wellbeing and its importance can be heard far and wide! This is because it is an essential tool that we must all be giving priority to,...
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A Parent’s Guide to Traineeships
As a parent or guardian, you play a crucial role in supporting your child to explore the opportunities available to them for life after school. It can be difficult to know where to start but it’s important to arm yourself with the latest information and resources. This is where we...