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Meet Chloe, ACT’s new learner representative
Wales’ leading training provider have appointed a new Learner Representative to be the voice of work-based learners across the ACT network. ACT welcomes Chloe Mundell, who previously worked in ACT’s Care, Support and Guidance team as an Additional Learning Support worker. As a learner representative, Chloe will work closely with...
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ACT Apprenticeship Awards 2019: The Winners
On Wednesday 30th October, we hosted our annual Apprenticeship Awards to celebrate the successes and achievements of exceptional learners and employers who have shown outstanding commitment, passion and drive. All our winners have worked hard to develop their skills and make a real difference to their organisation. We were delighted...
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A Parent’s Guide to Apprenticeships
As a parent or guardian, you play a crucial role in supporting your child to explore the opportunities available to them for life after school. It can be difficult to know where to start but it’s important to arm yourself with the latest information and resources. This is where we...
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Why digital skills are vital for your business
Technology has revolutionised the way we live and work, integrating into all aspects of our lives. Digital skills are now an essential requirement in almost every sector or industry, yet many employees lack basic digital literacy skills, and employers are struggling to recruit for vacancies requiring specific, higher-level digital skills.
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ACT Celebrates Apprenticeship Week Wales 2019
Apprenticeship Week Wales celebrates the positive impact of Apprenticeships on individuals, employers and the Welsh economy. It is a national event, with celebrations being held throughout the week by training providers and employers across the country. How did we celebrate? This year ACT hosted a coffee tasting for employers, attended...
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Carpentry apprentice Stella wins national award
A young South Wales woman, who has demonstrated that future career prospects are not necessarily defined by school examination success, has won a coveted national award. Stella Vasiliou, 19, from Barry, won the Traineeship Learner of the Year (Level 1) at the prestigious Apprenticeship Awards Cymru held at the Celtic...
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College or university not for you? Learn and earn with an Apprenticeship!
Are you a few months into your college or university course but now you’re not sure about your course choice? Are you wondering whether it’s the right path to get your dream job? An Apprenticeship could be the answer if you want to get straight into employment and learn whilst...
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ACT Apprenticeship Awards 2018: The Winners
Last night, ACT Training hosted their annual Apprenticeship Awards. The evening was all about celebrating the successes and achievements of exceptional learners and employers who have shown outstanding commitment, passion and drive to develop their skills and make a real difference to their organisation. ACT was delighted to be joined...
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Meet Leah, ACT’s new learner representative
Wales’ leading training provider have appointed a new Learner Representative to be the voice of work-based learners across the ACT network. ACT welcomes Leah Howell, who previously worked in ACT’s Care, Support and Guidance team as an Additional Learning Support worker. As a learner representative, Leah will work closely with...