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UK Economic Recovery ‘Threatened by Skills Mismatch’
The UK is facing a skills mismatch which is blocking economic recovery and action is needed before the situation becomes “unsalvageable”. The National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB) issued its warning in response to …
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Gold North Wales College in Top 10 for Cyber Security as Apprenticeship Interest Grows
Coleg Cambria has retained its position as a leader in cyber security education. The college – based in Deeside, Llysfasi, Wrexham and Northop – received a gold award from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) …
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How Can UK Businesses Overcome the Digital Skills Gap?
Written By: Caroline Gleeson, CEO, Occupop. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As technology continues to develop, maintaining the right digital skills in workforces is becoming a larger problem for businesses. Ensuring you’ve got the right people in your teams …
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Sought After Skills Boost for North and Mid Wales
SP Energy Networks and specialist training provider Busnes@LlandrilloMenai have partnered to deliver sought after skills to would-be energy sector recruits across North and Mid Wales. The companies are jointly running a new overhead line training …
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Free Training Upskills Steel Workforce to Transition to Net Zero
A free, online training platform to upskill the current and next generation of workers in the steel industry is being offered to people living or working in the Neath Port Talbot area. The courses, available …
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Engineering Companies Join Forces to Elevate Industry Skills
Stephen Kinnock, Labour MP for Aberavon, welcomed two pioneer engineering companies to his constituency office this week with skills improvement at the top of the agenda. ‘The Skills Academy’, a Port Talbot based, centre …
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Fast-Growing Bakery ‘Kneads’ 20 New Apprentices
A trio of rising stars is spearheading a search for a new generation of bakers in North Wales. Managers Tom Breeze, 35, and Jac Griffiths, 29, along with trainee product developer Tilly Squire, 18, are …
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UK Government Reaffirms £100m for Skills, Training, and Job Creation Amid Tata’s Transition
To demonstrate its commitment to the Welsh steel industry and its workforce, the UK Government has reaffirmed a substantial £100 million investment in skills, training, and job creation in South Wales. A transition board …
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College Brunch Aims to Inspire Business Women of the Future
The College Merthyr Tydfil hosted a brunch event aiming to inspire the next generation of young women in business. Business Brunch for Tomorrow’s Women saw more than 80 girls from across local secondary schools as …
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Developer Laying the Foundations for Future Construction Workers
Wrexham developer Read Construction is laying the foundations for future generations of workers in the building sector. The firm has supported the first cohort of BTEC Level 3 Technical Construction and Built Environment learners as …
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Industry Leaders Unite to Propel Skills Advancement in Wales
Skills.Wales, a new collaboration and communications initiative designed to place industry leaders at the heart of a range of skills quandaries has confirmed its launch on 23rd April. Founding partners include Swansea Bay Region Skills …
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Wales’ Youth Triumph at National Skills Competition
Over 280 talented young people from across Wales have been recognised for their outstanding vocational skills at this year’s Skills Competition Wales awards, securing 96 gold, 92 silver and 97 bronze medals. The announcement follows …
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Brickwork Student Hailed Welsh Champion
A NPTC Group of Colleges’ brickwork apprentice has won a prestigious title and could now become the best in Britain. James Luc Martin, a Level 3 Brickwork apprentice from Neath College, became senior Welsh champion …
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Over 400 Young Achievers Graduate From North Wales Children’s University
More than 400 young learners from across Flintshire and Wrexham have graduated from North Wales Children’s University. The ceremonies at Wrexham University celebrated children and young people who completed a range of extracurricular learning activities and …
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Cardiff and Vale College Wins More Gold Medals Than Ever Before in Skills Competition Wales
Cardiff and Vale College learners have won a record 19 gold medals at Skills Competition Wales – more than ever before. CAVC students won 34 medals in total, including 11 silver and four bronze medals …
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Merthyr College Celebrates Success at Skills Competition Wales
The College Merthyr Tydfil attended the Skills Competition Wales 2024 annual awards ceremony last night and walked away with 3 winners achieving 2 bronze and 1 gold medal. The Skills Competition Wales, consisting of 64 …
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SPARC Powers Progress for Women in Power, Renewables and Construction
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales, Fay Jones, has welcomed the launch of the Sustainable Power, Renewables, and Construction (SPARC) Alliance in Pembrokeshire. Speaking at an event hosted by Pembrokeshire College, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State …
