Octogenarian graduate Tony regenerated by The Open University
It’s turning out to be a memorable year for Tony Morton – not only has he graduated with a degree in history at the age…
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Award winner Dan recognised for chasing his film industry career dream
Changing careers at the age of 38 from a comfortable job-for-life in the world of retail to the uncertainty of the film industry may seem…
Challenging childhood inspires award winner Sophie’s nursing dream
National award winner Sophie Dey is “ready to take on the world” and achieve her dream of becoming a nurse, having experienced a very challenging…
Congress speaker’s story fuels dyslexic learner’s quest to read and write
Stephen Reynolds was inspired to get support to learn to read and write after hearing a speaker at a GMB Congress talk about his own…
Learner Isaac overcomes toughest life challenges to win national award
Having faced some of the toughest life challenges, Isaac Fabb is now an inspirational learner who is a role model for young people starting out…
Shropshire ‘Future Leaders’ careers event declared big success
An interactive careers event at Shrewsbury School, featuring workshops by business ambassadors from across Shropshire and surrounding area, has been declared a big success. Feedback…
West Wales family construction business wins coveted apprenticeship award
Successful West Wales family construction business TRJ Ltd, which was founded by former apprentice T. Richard Jones in 1935, was named Medium Employer of the…
Mid Wales upholstery entrepreneur adds apprenticeship award to collection
Entrepreneur Dr Ali J. Wright, who is keen to establish an upholstery training academy in Mid Wales, has added a coveted apprenticeship award to her…
Transport for Wales stays on track to win apprenticeship award
A pioneering apprenticeship programme for train drivers helped Transport for Wales (TfW) to stay on track to win a coveted national award. TfW was named…
NTFW wants part of £283m healthcare pledge to support apprenticeships
An organisation that represents work-based learning providers across Wales is urging the Welsh Government to support apprenticeships with some of the £283.126 million it has…