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Aspire 2Be Launches Fully Funded AI and Data Courses to Address Wales’ Digital Skills Challenge
Aspire 2Be, the digital learning specialist within Educ8 Group, has added four new accredited courses from BCS The Chartered Institute for IT, and Microsoft, to its portfolio.
20 Oct 2026
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Faith O'BrienManaging DirectorColumnist · 4 columns
Helena WilliamsDirector of Learner Recruitment and Employer EngagementColumnist · 1 column
Lisa MyttonStrategic DirectorColumnist · 4 columns
Gareth MatthewsDirectorColumnist · 1 column
Cathy OwensDirectorColumnist · 1 column
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Skills & WorkforceInvesting in People: Building a Stronger Workforce for the FutureAnn NicholasCustomer Account Director, Educ8 Training
Skills & WorkforceGen Z Aren’t Unambitious They Just Want More Than a Promotion From Their CareerRebecca CooperHead of People and Development, ACT
Skills & WorkforceInclusivity in Apprenticeships: Creating Careers, Independence and Opportunity Across WalesFaith O'BrienManaging Director, Cambrian Training Company
Skills & WorkforceCan Employers Help Tackle NEET Levels?Helena WilliamsDirector of Learner Recruitment and Employer Engagement, ACT
Skills & WorkforceWales’ Hospitality Sector Needs Investment Beyond the Summer SeasonFaith O'BrienManaging Director, Cambrian Training Company
Skills & WorkforceNurturing Internal Talent Builds Business ResilienceRebecca CooperHead of People and Development, ACT
Skills & WorkforceFoundation Apprenticeships: Essential to Wales’s Changing EconomyFaith O’BrienManaging Director, Cambrian Training Company
Skills & WorkforceSkills Reform Must Give Apprenticeships Equal StatusLisa MyttonStrategic Director, NTfW
Skills & WorkforceClosing the Gap: Why Supporting Young People into Work Has Never Been More UrgentGareth MatthewsDirector, Itec Skills and Employment
Skills & WorkforceThe Skills Sector Must Keep Its Voice Heard in a New Political EraCathy OwensDirector, Cavendish Consulting
Skills & WorkforceIt’s Time to Challenge The Perception of Apprenticeships in Digital MarketingJude HollowayChief Operating Officer, Educ8 Training
Skills & WorkforceSkills Are Critical to Hospitality’s ResilienceFaith O'BrienManaging Director, Cambrian Training Company
Skills & WorkforceI Was an Apprentice at 16. It Gave Me My FutureLisa MyttonStrategic Director, NTfW
Government & Public SectorSupportive Apprenticeships Create Opportunities for AllLisa MyttonStrategic Director, NTfW
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