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Sharon James Evans
Principal, Cardiff and Vale College
The College will deliver a state-of-the-art learning environment for students to develop the high-level skills that not only help them to get ahead in life but also meet the needs of businesses and employers.
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11 columns
3 years · 3 sections
- Wales’ Skills System Is Out of Sync With Its Economy4 Sep
- Skills, Innovation and Collaboration Will Define South East Wales’ Next Chapter23 Jul
- Pride Month Reflection: Why Inclusion Remains a Business Imperative in Wales19 Jun
- Building A More Connected Skills System for Wales12 Jun
- Higher Level Learners Matter More than Ever24 Apr
- Skills, Education and the Workforce Wales Needs for Sustainable Growth20 Mar
- The Significance of LGBTQ+ History Month20 Feb
Sharon writes for Business News Wales as a guest columnist. Columns reflect the author’s own views. Interested in writing for us?
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