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Meet the Hairdressing Traineeship Learners Heading to Helsinki with Erasmus+
In February 2018, some of our lucky hairdressing Traineeship learners are embarking on an incredible two week trip to Finland’s cool capital, Helsinki, with Erasmus+. Visiting different salons each day, the learners will spend time learning from trade experts at Stadin Ammatitopisto and other top hairdressers in the city. By...
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Welsh training provider among the top 10 global ‘gold’ Investors in People
Welsh Training provider, ACT, has been named as a leader in people management practice globally, having been ranked 7th Best Gold Employer (with 250-4999 employees) at the annual Investors in People Awards. The Awards celebrate the best people management practices amongst Investors in People (IIP) accredited businesses and provide the...
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Unsure about Higher Education? An Apprenticeship could be the answer
Are you unsure that A Levels or university is the right next step for you? Are you sat in classes unable to concentrate, worrying how you will be able to complete the course you’ve chosen? Are you wondering whether you’ve made the right decision? It can be daunting thinking...
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Ros Smith and Emily Wintle Win at Prestigious National Awards
Inspirational ACT practitioner Ros Smith and determined learner Emily Wintle scooped awards in their respective categories at the Apprenticeships Awards Cymru held in Celtic Manor Resort on Friday. Emily, 18 from Llanharry, and Ros, 43 from Pontypridd, were among eleven award winners to be recognised as Wales’ top learners, practitioners...
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Inspirational learners and practitioners shortlisted for Apprenticeship Awards Cymru 2017
Two learners and two members of staff at ACT Training have been shortlisted for this year’s Apprenticeship Awards Cymru from hundreds of candidates. The annual awards recognise and celebrate individual learners, employers and training providers who have excelled in the development of the Welsh Government’s Traineeships and...
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Live learn and earn with an apprenticeship this exam time
Regardless of whether or not you got the exam grades you were hoping for, there are a wide range of options for you to consider, an apprenticeship being one of them. An apprenticeship is a work based learning programme that helps you to develop professional skills and gain a nationally...
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ACT Training recognised as an Investor in People
ACT Training, Wales’ leading training provider has been awarded gold accreditation against the Investors in People Standard, joining the top seven per cent of accredited organisations across the UK, demonstrating their commitment to high performance through good people management. Established more than 28 years ago, ACT Training has since gained...
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Former bricklayer takes up National Apprenticeship Week challenge to build new career in IT
A FORMER bricklayer is building the foundations of a new career in IT after responding to a data company’s call to get involved in its very own ‘Apprenticeship Challenge’ as part of National Apprenticeship Week 2017. Lance Davidson, from Barry, put dreams of working in the digital world on hold...
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Welsh businesses urged to ‘think apprentice’ to aid expansion in 2017
Welsh businesses with plans for further growth in 2017 are being encouraged to ‘think apprentice’ as they look towards the coming year and beyond. Wales’ leading training provider ACT Training has pledged to provide locally based companies with the candidates they need to succeed in 2017 as part of its...