Educational Excellence: Jack Stevens’ Story
16-year-old Jack Stevens always harboured a dream of pursuing a career that would make a positive difference in people’s lives. Despite facing challenges in the…
National Training Federation for Wales
Apprentices celebrated at Welsh training provider’s graduation ceremony
“Remember this day as a milestone, but not the destination,” more than 70 Welsh apprentices were told at their apprenticeship graduation ceremony in Mid Wales.…
Double success for two businesses at leading training provider’s awards
Two South Wales businesses enjoyed double success at a leading Welsh work-based learning provider’s annual awards dinner. The Celtic Collection, a group of business and…
Support leads to Success: Karys Stephens’ Story
18-year-old Karys sought to enhance her skills and gain practical work experience to bolster her CV for future job prospects. However, she grappled with uncertainty…
Navigating the challenges and opportunities of AI for learners
Michael Webb, director of technology and analytics at Jisc November 2022 marked a turning point in the public’s perception of artificial intelligence (AI), sparking both excitement and…
Packaging giant gains new focus on sustainability with help from work-based learning
The Welsh Government has ambitious plans for a Net Zero Wales, highlighting education and upskilling as key factors needed to achieve this goal by 2050.…
Welsh training provider becomes Leaders in Diversity
ACT has been awarded Leaders in Diversity accreditation by the National Centre for Diversity. The title recognises the organisation’s commitment to nurture a fair, respectful,…
Litter pick team clears 39 bags of rubbish from Cardiff streets
A community litter pick covering the Splott and Adamsdown areas of Cardiff collected 39 bags of rubbish in a two kilometre stretch. The group of…
Hairdressing workshops give learners a confidence boost
ACT’s Jobs Growth Wales+ scheme aims to equip young learners, between the ages of 16 and 19, with the skills they need to progress in…
Digital literacy becomes biggest must have for employers
Digital literacy has become one the most important skills sought by employers. Forbes has recently placed it number two in its list of professional attributes needed…