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…
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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…
New data reveals the highest number of school leavers progressing straight into the labour market in 15 years
As exam results are being released, the Welsh Government is urging young people in Wales to explore the various options and support available to them…
Demonstrating the social value of further education colleges in Wales
CollegesWales is delighted to launch new research which highlights the social value of further education colleges in Wales. With grant funding from Welsh Government, CollegesWales…
Apprenticeships integral to growth of South Wales childcare provider
The Welsh Government’s apprenticeship programme has been integral to the successful growth of Little Inspirations, a multi-award-winning South Wales childcare provider. Since forming 20 years…
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…
Open letter calls for the Welsh Government to reverse the draft budget announcement which plans to make catastrophic cuts to the apprenticeships budget
Over 60 employers from across Wales have joined together to call for funding for the Welsh Government’s flagship apprenticeship programme to be protected, to ensure…
The Citizen’s Curriculum: Empowering adult learners in Wales
On a visit to Oasis in Cardiff, the Minister for Education and Welsh Language Jeremy Miles, had the chance to see how a Welsh Government…
Employer representatives voice concern over potential cuts to apprenticeships
Employer representatives have joined together to call for funding to be protected for the Welsh Government’s flagship apprenticeship programme, to ensure the economic prosperity of…
How technology can create new opportunities in Wales for the talent of tomorrow
Technology and digital transformation could unlock vast opportunities for our people and the country – if we build the right skills base. Wales needs more…