Author: Manon Rosser

Former professional photographer Betina Skovbro is enjoying the sweet taste of success following her decision to focus on a successful baking career that continues to rise. Betina, who’s originally from Copenhagen, launched artisan bakery, Brød, in Cardiff in 2015 because after spotting a gap in the market for freshly baked Danish breads, pastries and cakes.… Read more »

Every year on the 1st of March, with flags flying high, a wealth of exciting parades and concerts are held across the country to celebrate the native-born Patron Saint of Wales. Daffodils, leeks and vibrant traditional dress brighten up the streets of Wales; welcoming the arrival of spring. So who is St David and why… Read more »

Bilingual apprenticeships are helping two men to develop promising careers at a leading North Wales social enterprise that provides jobs and training opportunities for people with learning disabilities in their own community. Tom Workman, 39, senior bikes officer and Jack Williams, 24, bikes officer, work for Antur Waunfawr, based in Waunfawr and Caernarfon, where they… Read more »

We have appointed a new managing director for work-based learning. Faith O’Brien succeeds Arwyn Watkins OBE, who now becomes Executive Chair of the CTC Group; with a more strategic focus on Cambrian Training Company, Trailhead Fine Foods, Chartists 1770 and Mid Wales Fayres. They will both continue as board members of the National Training Federation… Read more »

Our mental health and wellbeing champions group was formed earlier this year to encourage and support our staff to help their own and others mental health and general wellbeing. They have been meeting regularly to review resources to share internally and have organised a number of events and activities; all in aid of supporting staffs… Read more »

This Cinnamon Apple Souffle with Sea Buckthorn Ice Cream is sure to impress your guests this party season and is a great alternative to the more traditional Christmas desserts. Ingredients: (Serves 4) Cinnamon Apple Soufflé: -butter for greasing -100g of caster sugar, plus extra for lining –100g of Apple purée -5g Cinnamon Powder –10g of… Read more »

We have been working alongside Welsh food company Kepak for over 18 months now, delivering our award winning work-based apprenticeship programmes. Introducing apprenticeships into their staff’s professional development has created a highly skilled and motivated workforce and in turn a dramatic reduction in staff turnover. As well as becoming a finalist in this year’s Apprenticeship… Read more »

If you’re stressed, whether in your job or in your personal life, the first step to feeling better is to identify the cause and take control of the situation. The follwing suggestions are a great place to start . . . Be active Exercise is a great way to clear your mind and let you… Read more »

We are excited to announce that we have been named Best Work Based Apprenticeship Provider in Wales by Corporate Vision Magazine. “Our awards have always been centred around recognising and rewarding the determination, ambition and excellence of the world’s finest educators – from the key education providers, to training specialists and educational technology innovators,” said… Read more »

Apprenticeships may not be seen as a ‘traditional’ career pathway such as university. However, we believe gaining accredited and transferrable qualifications with no cost to you, as well as direct industry experience; is a no brainer! An apprenticeship is a way for young people and adult learners alike to earn while they learn in employment,… Read more »