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Life on the front-line as an NHS apprentice
...got my qualifications, so after speaking with a few colleagues, and my manager I enrolled onto a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Clinical Health Care”. After the first week, Dylan began...
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“The skills I gained with ACT definitely made me more employable.”
...a Level 3 Diploma in Civil Engineering. His next big plan after completing his course is to move onto a Higher National Certificate (HNC) before potentially moving onto degree level....
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Workplace trends we will see in 2026
...organisation. Sustainability and the Net Zero agenda The Carbon Budget for 2026 targets an average 58% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across Wales by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. This...
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Introducing green qualifications into your business
...a carbon neutral plan, it’s going to mean formal education and training too. To help, ACT recently launched its Level 3 Diploma in Energy and Carbon Management which supports people...
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Why careers advice alone won’t increase the number of young apprentices
...lack of opportunities. Perceptions Apprenticeships are still often seen as a ‘second choice’ to A-levels or university especially by parents and teachers. In stark contrast, in countries like Germany or...
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Newport teenager is helped by small business owner who seamlessly leads the way with vocational qualifications
A Newport teenager is benefitting from vocational training on offer with a Cardiff business. Hannah Needs, 19, from Newport, is currently undertaking a Level 1 Pre-Apprenticeship programme with ACT and...
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Cardiff Apprentice wins prestigious Contact Centre Award
...to where I am now. I am looking forward to starting my Level 3 this year and my aim is to then follow on with a Diploma." Sandra Busby, managing...
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Bed salesman Cory triumphs at national learner awards
...Rowlands, 18, from Barry, was named Traineeship Level One Learner of the Year at the high profile awards ceremony held at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport. As family illness prevented...
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Workmates are finalists in same category at Apprenticeship Awards Cymru
...within their careers.” He holds a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management and has started the Level 5 Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring. “After this, I plan to become...