APPLY FOR YOUR CARD TODAY AS A CTC LEARNER >>
As an apprentice with Cambrian Training Company, we have made it possible for you to save money by owning your own NUS apprentice extra card.The Apprentice extra card is easy to apply for online by selecting Cambrian Training Company as your training provider. Click on the image to the right to apply.

Apprentice extra card holders will be able to enjoy discounts on a variety of essentials including on travel, sport, books and DVD, technology, mobile & broadband, fashion, beauty & going out, from more than 120 high street & online retail partners. Partners include ASOS, Amazon, Odeon, Rileys and Pizza Hut. Used wisely discounts can save card holders around £525 per year. If you would like to find out more about the NUS extra card please follow this link >>

CTC LEARNER, PETER JARVIS IS ANNOUNCED AS INSPIRE'S EMPLOYEE IN LEARNING 2012>>
Peter Jarvis, 28 years old from Cardiff, has just been awarded as Inspire's Employee In Learning Award for 2012.

For the last 7 years Peter has worked as a kitchen porter for SA Brains, in Churchill's Hotel in Cardiff. After undertaking his learning journey with Cambrian Training Company, he has now been promoted to preparing and cooking meals in the kitchen.

Peter feels that with the support he has received from both his Training Officer, Delyth Davies and from his workplace, undertaking an apprenticeship programme has truely changed his life.

LITERACY & NUMERACY IN WALES & ENGLAND
There has been widespread news coverage of numeracy in England this week, raising the issue that although adult literacy levels continue to increase, numeracy skills are both declining and often perceived to be less important..... More >>

Help is at hand to help improve Literacy, Language and Numeracy skills in the workplace in Wales...
The Employer Pledge programme offers the chance to address skills in the workplace, such as literacy, language and numeracy. Whether you are in the private or public sector, improving these skills will help you and employees to do their jobs more effectively, give them the confidence to progress and improve productivity...More >>

JOBS GROWTH WALES

The Jobs Growth Wales programme will provide unemployed young people aged 16-24, with a job opportunity for a six month period paid at national minimum wage.

The Jobs Growth Wales programme commences in April 2012 and will create 4,000 jobs a year for job ready young people throughout Wales. The programme will cater for young people that are job ready but have had difficulty securing employment. Participants will be paid at or above the national minimum wage for a minimum of 25 hours per week. More Information>>

If you are interested in this programme and would like to find out more, please contact Ruth Morris via email: ruthm@cambriantraining.com or phone: 07989470899

Why businesses should recruit young people>>

BUSINESS COURSES...
We provide continuing professional development (CPD) to the service and business sector. We offer flexible, accessible and value-for-money courses to many businesses across the country.

We recognise that regularly upgrading your knowledge and skills is essential to maintaining high levels of professional competence. As a training provider we hold the flexibility to deliver training at a time and place that suits you and your business needs.

All of our training courses are accredited and delivered by certified instructors.

Any specific training requirements and hosting training days for your staff can easily be accommodated

For more information visit Business Development Courses »

New Statutory Payment Rates
The Government has announced increases to statutory payment rates which will take effect as from April for the tax year 2012/13. The increases are as follows:

Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP) and Statutory Adoption Pay (SAP) will all increase by approx 5.2% from £128.73 per week up to £135.45 per week as from 1st April 2012.

The statutory lower earnings limit to qualify for SMP, SPP, SAP and SSP increases from £102.00 per week up to £107.00 per week.

Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will also increase by approx 5.2% up to £85.85 per week from £81.60per week. The rate change for SSP will take effect as from 6th April 2012 in line with the new tax year.

Changes to Unfair Dismissal Rights
As from the 6th April 2012 the qualifying period for unfair dismissal rights will increase from one year to two years. What this means is that any person who commences employment with a new employer either on or after the 6th April this year will have to wait two years to gain unfair dismissal rights, whilst those employees who are already in employment before the 6th April will retain the current rights of one year.

For more information, Please follow this link>>

Cambrian Training Company Employee Achievements

Congratulations to the following employees for their recent achievements:

Gaynor Powell achieved Occupational Health & Safety and IOSH Management.

Ruth Morris achieved an Enterprise Mentoring Qualification

The unique development of Coed-y-Dinas has involved the sensitive conversion of an old Victorian farm site, which once belonged to the Earls of Powis, into a thriving retail centre and visitor attraction.

The Loft Conference Centre is a spacious and naturally lit room with attractive exposed roof trusses and can accommodate up to 50 delegates in a variety of seating formats.

The Loft enjoys scenic rooftop views along the Severn Valley in two directions and is set up with high speed Internet access, an interactive Smart board, an LCD 40-inch television screen with a DVD and a video player. Video conferencing facilities, digital projector, white board and flip charts, together with photocopying and fax facilities.

Further Information >>