Apprenticeship Ambassador Chooses Dream Career Working with Animals
Teenager Celyn Jones has completed her dream foundation apprenticeship working with animals and birds as she builds towards her ambition of becoming a specialist veterinary nurse. Celyn, 17, from Aberystwyth, will be progressing to an …
Numbers Add Up for Accountancy Tutor Karen as she Wins National Award
Karen Richards, who inspires and supports her accountancy learners to be the best they can be, has been named Wales’ Work-based Learning Tutor of the Year. Karen, 54, from Blackwood, who has been the accounting …
Sophie’s Passion for Fostering Recognised with Major Award
Graduate Sophie Williams’ decision to change career course, after witnessing the beneficial impact of fostering, has been rewarded with the Tomorrow’s Talent award at the prestigious Apprenticeship Awards Cymru 2021. Sophie, 24, who lives in …
Apprenticeship Programme Secures National Award for Growing Law Firm
Newport-based law firm Convey Law is an Apprenticeship Awards Cymru 2021 winner after impressing judges with its ambitious plans to grow by 50% this year, fuelled by an innovative Apprenticeship Programme. The company, which will …
Council Wins National Award for its Thriving Apprenticeship Programme
A South Wales local authority was a winner at the prestigious Apprenticeship Awards Cymru 2021 after impressing judges with its Apprenticeship Programme launched nine years ago. Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, which has achieved an apprenticeship …
Mid Wales Specialist Gear Company Wins Prestigious National Award
A Mid Wales engineering company, which has developed a multi-skilled and flexible workforce to become a leading name in specialist gear transmissions for more than 50 years, has won a prestigious national award. Compact Orbital …
Wales Apprenticeship Award for Bereavement Services Officer Bethany
Apprentice bereavement services officer Bethany Mason has won a prestigious national award after being recognised for her willingness to keep learning new skills and take on more responsibility in challenging circumstances. Bethany, 21, from Llantrisant, …
Natalie named Wales’ Higher Apprentice of the Year After Career Change
Natalie Morgan’s life-changing decision to return to Wales to pursue a career in sport with Welsh Gymnastics, after working within the performing arts sector for several years, has paid rich dividends. Natalie, 33, from Penarth, …
Meet the Apprentices who are Apprenticeship Awards Cymru Finalists
Star employers, inspirational learners and dedicated work-based learning practitioners across Wales have been shortlisted for this year’s prestigious Apprenticeship Awards Cymru on June 17. The annual celebration of outstanding achievement in training and apprenticeships will …
Work-Based Learning Practitioners Shortlisted for National Awards
Star employers, inspirational learners and dedicated work-based learning practitioners across Wales have been shortlisted for this year’s prestigious Apprenticeship Awards Cymru on June 17. The annual celebration of outstanding achievement in training and apprenticeships will …
Meet the Apprenticeship Awards Cymru Traineeship Finalists
Star employers, inspirational learners and dedicated work-based learning practitioners across Wales have been shortlisted for this year’s prestigious Apprenticeship Awards Cymru on June 17. The annual celebration of outstanding achievement in training and apprenticeships will …
Apprenticeship Ambassador Advises Pupils to Research All Career Options
Nursery nurse Annwen Roberts is advising school pupils to research all their options before deciding what to do as a career. Annwen, 28, from Cwmann, near Lampeter, chose to do a Degree in Childhood Development …
Michelle Develops a Successful Career After Escaping Domestic Abuse
A domestic abuse victim who has developed a successful career and brought up four sons on her own is hoping that her story will inspire other women to believe in themselves. Michelle Dolan, 46, was …
Ambassador Poppy Making up for Lost Time with a Higher Apprenticeship
Poppy Evans is developing a promising career in local government thanks to a Higher Apprenticeship. After two years at university studying law, Poppy, 24, from Carmarthen, decided the course was not for her and set …
Ambassador Llio is Passionate about Bilingual Apprenticeships
An ambassadorial role is nothing new to Urdd Gobaith Cymru apprentice Llio Bryn Jones who loves coaching sports and is proud of her Welsh language and farming background. Llio, 18, from Henllan, near Denbigh, has …