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Three Promotions for Determined Higher Apprentice Megan
Megan Hession’s determination to succeed in the healthcare sector has seen her complete a Higher Apprenticeship six months ahead of schedule and gain three promotions from her employer within two years. At the age of 24, she manages two supported living houses, a large group of service users and staff...
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Top 10 benefits of employing apprentices
It’s not just traditional industries or large organisations that are choosing the apprenticeship route nowadays. Small businesses also find it a useful way to recruit and train staff. Apprenticeships now cover more than 170 industries and 1,500 job roles from entry to degree level – so if you’ve been toying...
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Why time is of the essence for the newly elected to make good on their pre-ballot apprenticeship promises
As the end of the school year looms, Andrew Cooksley Managing Director of ACT Training, explains why time is of the essence for Wales’ new Assembly members to make good of their pre-election promises. Around 35,000 16 year-olds will finish school in Wales next month, meaning time is of...
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Unemployed? Or work less than 16 hours per week? Looking for a Management role?
ACT, QWEST and the University of South Wales can help you achieve this through their funded Level 4 Leadership Management Qualification (ILM) for learners living or working in Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly or RCT. For more information get in touch, contact Ann Rees on 07720 593768 or info@acttraining.org.uk. You can also...
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The latter-day journey of the lifelong learner
Published: Training Zone (online) How the vocational training system has evolved from a straight forward post-16 pathway into the workplace to offer learners of any age opportunity to progress Three tier traineeship, apprenticeship and higher apprenticeship system of today offers lifelong learning support Andrew Cooksley takes a...
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Are you a graduate, unemployed or working less than 16 hours per week and looking for a management role?
ACT, QWEST and the University of South Wales can help you achieve this through their funded Level 4 Leadership Management Qualification (ILM) for learners living or working in Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly or RCT. We are delivering the next workshops on the 17th, 19th, 23rd and 25th September at our Caerphilly...
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Are you a graduate, unemployed or working less than 16 hours per week and looking for a management role?
ACT, QWEST and the University of South Wales can help you achieve this through their funded Level 4 Leadership Management Qualification (ILM) for learners living or working in Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly or RCT. We are delivering the next workshops on the 25th, 28th, 30th & 31st July at our ACT...
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Career success for mum courtesy of free employment scheme open to Rhondda residents
Published: Aberdare Leader An Aberdare woman who was empowered by Wales’ largest training provider when making the switch from a career in IT to working in social care is urging others in Rhondda Cynon Taf to reflect on their own skills as the UK economy continues on its upward trend. Tina Foster, 44, is enjoying a second career...
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From learners to members of staff at ACT
While everyone plays an important role within ACT, few can boast once being a learner within the organisation before becoming a member of staff. These employees have a unique perspective on the business and a deeper understanding of the learner journey. We spoke to three staff members...