Author: Ceri Nicholls
An apprentice, working for Powys County Council, who carried on studying while shielding and receiving treatment for cancer, has been short-listed for an award by his training provider. Waste and recycling operative, Graham Jones, 38, who is based in Rhayader, has been studying to achieve level two and three qualifications in Sustainable Recycling Activities with… Read more »
Name : Ben Roberts Age : 29 Work place: M. E. Evans Ltd Scarily, I have worked in and around the butchery industry nearly all my life without coming from a butchering family. When growing up, my best friend’s dad ran a very successful Q guild butchers shop and we were always knocking around the… Read more »
Finalists have been announced for the annual Apprenticeship, Employment and Skills Awards organised by one of Wales’ top training companies. Recognising employers and learners who have excelled in apprenticeship, skills and employment training programmes delivered by Cambrian Training Company, the awards were due to have been held at the Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd on July… Read more »
One of the country’s leading apprenticeship providers is extending an open invitation to join in a virtual across Wales walk or run to raise money for Marie Curie. Cambrian Training Company hopes individuals, families, businesses, organisations and sports clubs will join staff in covering the 291-mile distance of the Cambrian Way Path virtually in 60… Read more »
Employers and learners who have excelled in apprenticeship, skills and employment training programmes delivered by one of Wales’ top training companies are set to be recognised next month. Cambrian Training Company is seeking entries for its annual Apprenticeship, Employment and Skills Awards at the Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd on July 28. Entries open on June… Read more »
The owners of an 18th century coaching inn, hotel and eatery in the heart of the historic market town of Machynlleth are investing in staff development as the business bounces back from the Covid-19 pandemic. Charles Dark and his wife, Sheila Simpson, from The Wynnstay, are confident of a busy summer ahead now that lockdown… Read more »
Finishing college in June and wondering what to do next? Why not think about an apprenticeship? What is an apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is a way for young people and adult learners to gain qualifications while working and getting real life hands on experience. Apprenticeships are available across a range of sectors including; IT, law, management,… Read more »
Have you heard about kick Start? It’s a brand new £2 billion fund created by the Government to help create thousands of work placement for young people. Employers from all industries can get involved. What is it? Funding is available for each job placement that will cover; • Relevant National Minimum Wage for 25 hours… Read more »
WorldSkills UK is part of WorldSkills a global movement in over 80 countries helping to raise standards in apprenticeships and technical education so that more young people can get the skills they need to succeed. The skills competition provides an opportunity for individuals to compete against others across the UK and demonstrate their talent within… Read more »
Criteria to employ an apprentice in Wales within the hospitality sector has recently been amended in order to help businesses rebuild after the COVID pandemic. Previously the criteria meant that existing staff over the age of 25 could only undertake a level 2 within 6 months of starting their role & a level 3 within… Read more »
