Skills Minister says commitment to apprenticeships “unwavering”
Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership, Jack Sargeant, has pledged the Welsh Government’s “unwavering” commitment to apprenticeships to meet the needs of an ever-evolving…
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Welsh training take apprenticeships success showcase to heart of government
An Apprenticeships Fair held at the Senedd in Cardiff on Wednesday has been declared a “fantastic” success by Welsh work-based learning providers. Members of the…
Success Through Skills Awards celebrate work-based learning
Last week, training providers ACT and ALS hosted their inaugural Success Through Skills Awards at Cardiff and Vale College. The event celebrated learners, employers, training…
Welsh training take apprenticeships success showcase to heart of government
Work-based learning providers, apprentices and employers will join forces to celebrate Apprenticeship Week Wales 2025 with an Apprenticeships Fair at the Senedd in Cardiff on…
Apprenticeships the focus for training federation’s annual conference
The vital role that apprenticeships play in developing a world class workforce to deliver future economic growth for Wales will be the focus of a…
Draft budget funding disappointment for Wales’ apprenticeships providers
The organisation representing work-based learning providers across Wales is disappointed that the Welsh Government’s draft budget excluded apprenticeships when more money was pledged to other…
Alarming decline in apprenticeships worsens health and social care crisis
Training providers and employers say a sharp decline in apprenticeships is escalating the health and social care sector workforce crisis in Wales, following this year’s…
The National Training Federation for Wales and ColegauCymru warn of devastating impact of apprenticeship funding cuts
The National Training Federation for Wales (NTFW) and ColegauCymru have today published new data which highlights the far-reaching economic and social consequences of apprenticeship funding…
New report probes impact of apprenticeships funding cut in Wales
The impact of a 14% funding cut made by the Welsh Government to its flagship apprenticeship programme is the hot topic of a new report…
Countdown begins for Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026 in Wales
The countdown to Wales hosting the world’s premier culinary event in 2026 has begun, following the handing over the Worldchefs Congress & Expo bell in…