Category: Archive 2020

Welsh winner of BBC One’s The Apprentice in 2016, Alana Spencer, will soon be saying those famous words “You’re hired”, as she celebrates Apprenticeship Week Cymru by seeking to recruit her first apprentice. Alana, 27, already employs seven staff in her handmade cake company, Ridiculously Rich by Alana, which moved into a unit on Glanyrafon… Read more »

The Celtic Manor Resort… Why did you decide to engage in apprenticeships? Within the hospitality industry there is a shortage of highly skilled people. The apprenticeship programme allows us to train our staff to ensure they are performing to the standards that are required within our business, being a 5 star Resort this is vital… Read more »

By Nick Davies, Craft Trainer, Cambrian Training Game Season is the best time of year to try something a little bit different. You’ve probably enjoyed game’s rich, meaty flavour and delicate texture in restaurants, but have you tried recreating these dishes at home? Why not try this delicious game winter warm salad, this season with family… Read more »

Apprenticeships are a great way to kick-start your career or gain some new skills in your existing role…however; here are a few common misconceptions that we need to straighten out. Apprenticeships are only in manual industries There are now apprenticeships available in over 170 industries…that equals to over 1,500 occupations! So, from hospitality and engineering,… Read more »

A leading work-based learning company, which delivers apprenticeships across Wales, has begun the new decade and its 25 th year of delivering skills with a glowing inspection report. Cambrian Training, which has offices in Welshpool, Llanelli, Builth Wells, Holyhead and Colwyn Bay, received ‘Good’ judgements across all inspection areas from Estyn, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate for… Read more »

  1. Limit your personal information. – Be careful what you post, as you could be revealing important personal details about yourself, which could be misused by scammers. 2. Check your privacy settings regularly as potential Employers or Customers don’t need to know your personal relationship status or home address! Remember… you can never be… Read more »

As we head into the New Year, it is the ideal time to take a step back, and start 2020 with a healthy mind-set. Here are a few tips on how you can focus on your psychological wellbeing. 1. Maintain a healthy diet. Foods that are rich in vitamins and nutrients, are not only great… Read more »