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Multiply your opportunities this International Day of Mathematics
Today marks International Day of Mathematics or Pi Day, celebrated each year on March 14 due to the date’s resemblance to the value of pi (3.14). This year’s theme is ‘playing with maths’, highlighting the broad spectrum of situations that maths can be applied within. ...
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ACT accountancy learners impress competition judges
Three ACT learners have impressed the judges at Skills Competition Wales 2024 earlier this month. The national competition is an opportunity for apprentices to show their skills and knowledge of their sector. There is a category for almost every industry. Accountancy AAT Level 3 learners – Gareth Williams, Marcia Lewis...
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Assessor lands dream role after completing four qualifications
For one of ACT’s newest tutors learning has gone full circle. Childcare assessor, Christie Davies, began her learning journey when she enrolled with Jobs Growth Wales aged eighteen, she is now celebrating her appointment as a tutor within the same department. Christie left school to...
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ACT’s Annual Environmental Report 2023
ACT has released its environmental report for 2023, highlighting its sustainability performance throughout the year as well as its goals for the future. The report gives a detailed breakdown as to how the organisation has performed in terms of energy and water usage, recycling and carbon expenditure – amongst other...
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Health Board employee gains essential IT skills with apprenticeship
A common misconception of work-based learning and apprenticeships is that they can only be undertaken by people coming into a role for the first time. There is also the myth that apprenticeships are only available in certain manual sectors. These are far from the truth. Apprenticeships are...
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Unlock inclusive conversations with British Sign Language training
ALS Training is excited to announce that they can now offer fully funded* British Sign Language (BSL) training qualifications in partnership with Signature. The course aims to bridge communication gaps and support employers and employees in generating a more diverse and accessible working environment. With over 500,000...
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ACT and ALS learners nominated for apprenticeship awards
Finalists for the prestigious Apprenticeship Awards Cymru 2024 have been announced and a number of learners and partner employers have been recognised in the shortlist. The Apprenticeship Awards Cymru takes place March 2024 and celebrates the contributions of individuals, providers and employers who have excelled in developing...
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How businesses can beat the UK’s hiring lull
Managing Director at ACT, Richard Spear, explains how businesses can beat the UK’s hiring lull by investing in their existing staff Upskilling is a hot topic for any business leader at the moment. Anyone in a hiring position will know the current struggle of finding the right talent in an...
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Statement on Welsh Government’s investment in apprenticeships
The £17.5m reduction in the apprenticeship programme announced by the Welsh Government underscores the unparalleled pressures on its devolved budget. ACT, as a prominent member of the National Training Federation of Wales and the largest training provider in Wales, is deeply concerned about the decision. The...