Reforming the ‘benefit trap’ to offer more support to disabled people could help half a million more people into work by 2035
The benefit system is trapping 3.5 million people on sickness benefits – many of whom want to work – in a dead end of too…
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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…
Apprenticeship myths that are still believed – from low pay grades to manual jobs
Next week marks National Apprenticeship Week 2025, a celebration and showcase of the opportunities work-based learning provides to both learners and employers in Wales. It…
Tackling the Challenge that is Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment is a significant concern across the UK, and recent data unveiled at the West London Youth Careers Summit for that region alone painted…
Apprenticeship trends we will see in 2025
by Ricahrd Spear, Managing Director ACT Training We have seen many changes and challenges to Wales’ apprenticeship landscape in 2024, including funding cuts. Despite this, work-based…
Learning and Work Institute are calling for nominations on behalf of inspirational tutors and mentors in Wales
There is an incredibly dedicated workforce delivering lifelong learning and empowering individuals to discover pathways and transform their lives through education and employment. Learning and…
Shauna’s path to success: Advancing in beauty with ISA Training
Shauna’s journey in the beauty industry has been nothing short of inspiring. After finishing school, she decided to pursue a Level 2 Beauty Apprenticeship with…
Gareth Parry awarded Outstanding Contribution Award for his services to the employability sector
Gareth Parry, Managing Director of Citizen Services at Maximus (@MaxUKnews), has been awarded the prestigious Outstanding Contribution Award at this year’s ERSA (Employment Related Services…
WBTA Celebrates 20th Anniversary by holding special Awards Ceremony
The Work Based Training Agency (WBTA) celebrated 20 years of being in business on 22nd October by recognising 13 learners and 9 employer companies at…