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Success for learners who are on an alternative learning programme
Learners who completed the ACT Schools programme celebrated their success at an end of year award ceremony on Friday 11 July along with special guest Vaughan Gething, Deputy Minister for Tackling Poverty. ACT runs two schools: Ocean Park Academy in Cardiff and Brook Park Academy in Caerphilly, both offer an alternative...
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More youngsters focusing on apprenticeship value
Published – Western Mail, Education Wales Wales’ leading training provider has described a shift in public perception towards apprenticeships as every welcome news indeed. Survey results released by Ipsos Mori this week revealed UK youngsters think that degree level apprenticeships are better for future careers prospects than a traditional...
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Trainee triplets on track for promising careers
Published: Wrexham Leader Carla, Jessica and Rebecca Jones, 19 year old triplets from Wrexham, have all chosen to take the vocational route in life. Highly driven and career minded, all three have fully embraced the work based learning path as an alternative to A Levels. Business administration and finance...
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ACT’s Summer School is almost here!
After the great success of ACT’s Summer School in 2013 we will be opening our doors again this year! Our Summer Schools will run in our Cardiff, Caerphilly and Wrexham centres for 16 to 18 year olds. Summer School dates and venues: All our summer schools...
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Cardiff Life – The One to Watch
Published: Cardiff Life, May 2014 You are “Head of Happiness” at training provider ACT in Cardiff -that’s a brilliant job title! What does your role entail?Why any organisation would want unhappy staff is beyond me! Great places to work have happy staff! My job title certainly raises a...
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Fully-funded AAT Accounting qualifications now at ACT!
We are pleased to announce that we are now an approved AAT training provider. AAT at ACT is fully-funded! Businesses will not have to spend a penny on the training, course materials or exams. However, delegates will be responsible for arranging their own personal AAT membership. The AAT qualification is a practical vocational qualification, leading to a...
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Young apprentices take on top UK firms at ‘Employ Me’ day for National Apprenticeship Week
Young apprentices came face to face with leading politicians and key employers in Wales at a special ‘Employ Me’ event held during National Apprenticeship Week Trainees from across South Wales met with Deputy Minister for Skills and Technology, Ken Skates, and corporate representatives from firms including Barclays and British Gas...