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Wales’ largest training provider celebrates 35 years
...also increased its educational offerings, in that time launching its own independent schools for 11- to 16-year-olds, as well as delivering Jobs Growth Wales + – a programme developed by...
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Why careers advice alone won’t increase the number of young apprentices
...Government strategies, only 1.6% of Year 11 leavers and 2.9% of Year 13 leavers in Wales go straight into an apprenticeship. These figures seem low, but there are no specific...
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Apprenticeship myths that are still believed – from low pay grades to manual jobsÂ
It’s National Apprenticeship Week 2026, a celebration and showcase of the opportunities work-based learning provides to both learners and employers in Wales. Believe it or not, apprenticeships have a long...
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International exchange of training ideas between Wales and Catalonia
...Wales, fosters strong partnerships with key stakeholders including the Welsh Government, Medr, Members of the Senedd, Qualifications Wales, Education Workforce Council and Estyn. The Federation brings together four of Wales’...
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Ó£ÌÒ¸£ÀûÊÓÆµ welcomes Economy Minister to our Cardiff Skills Centre
...young people, particularly from disadvantaged backgrounds, are accessing support such as Jobs Growth Wales+ and with the help of our partners such as Ó£ÌÒ¸£ÀûÊÓÆµ and Careers Wales, are now looking...
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Why business leaders must step up for Wales’ young people
...commitment to support Jobs Growth Wales + learners, aged 16 to 19, through work placements or early career opportunities. It’s a simple but powerful action that can shape a young...
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Five ways businesses in Wales can be greener (and why training is key)
Wales’ upcoming carbon budget sets the ambitious target of a 58% reduction in emissions by 2030. But what does that mean for Welsh businesses? According to Ó£ÌÒ¸£ÀûÊÓÆµ tutors Karuna Sparks...
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Ó£ÌÒ¸£ÀûÊÓÆµâ€™s Apprentice of the Year encourages others to take up route
...celebrate learners, tutors, employers and businesses who have helped promote work-based learning across Wales. The awards were created to recognise the importance of apprenticeships and work-based learning, not just as...
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What business leaders should be focusing on in 2026
...remained firmly at the forefront of both employers’ and employees’ minds. In Wales in particular, persistent skills shortages and rapid technological change meant that many organisations began reassessing how they...