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Finalist Ros is Dedicated to Changing Lives of Learners
Changing the lives of her learners is the ethos to which Ros Smith has dedicated herself over 23 years of people training. As lead motor vehicle tutor at ´óÏó´«Ã½ Training in Cardiff, Ros is part of the team that shapes and delivers Level 1 and Engagement Motor Vehicle Traineeships at...
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Three Promotions for Determined Higher Apprentice Megan
Megan Hession’s determination to succeed in the healthcare sector has seen her complete a Higher Apprenticeship six months ahead of schedule and gain three promotions from her employer within two years. At the age of 24, she manages two supported living houses, a large group of service users and staff...
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´óÏó´«Ã½ Traineeship Learners Tackle the Cardiff Half with Alfie’s Army
Nine ´óÏó´«Ã½ Traineeship learners are amongst the 100 rookie runners trained up by rugby legend Gareth ‘Alfie’ Thomas to tackle this year’s Cardiff Half Marathon with Alfie’s Army. The army consists of a hundred young people aged 17-21 who are tasked with completing the 13.1 mile run on Sunday 1st...
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Hairdressing Traineeship Learners are off to Helsinki with Erasmus+
We’re offering our hairdressing learners a brilliant opportunity. In February, seven of our traineeship learners will be jetting off for two weeks in Finland’s capital Helsinki with Erasmus+. During their visit, they will spend time learning from trade experts at Stadin Ammatitopisto and top salons in the city. By the end...
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´óÏó´«Ã½ Training recognised as an Investor in People
´óÏó´«Ã½ Training, Wales’ leading training provider has been awarded gold accreditation against the Investors in People Standard, joining the top seven per cent of accredited organisations across the UK, demonstrating their commitment to high performance through good people management. Established more than 28 years ago, ´óÏó´«Ã½ Training has since gained...
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Rugby legend Jonathan Davies celebrates staff success at Swansea University
Skills Ambassador and rugby legend Jonathan Davies OBE has congratulated the first group of apprentices at Swansea University who have completed their training with ´óÏó´«Ã½ Training. The event, held in the Great Hall Restaurant on the University’s Bay Campus, celebrated the success of 25 team members delivering services at Swansea...
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Coach the coach: leadership and management expert launches new initiative at ´óÏó´«Ã½
A major initiative to produce high performing managers across ´óÏó´«Ã½ has been launched by award-winning leadership and management expert Chris Hughes. The whole initiative is aimed at developing great managers who lead and support their delivery teams to ensure ´óÏó´«Ã½ delivers high impact and inspirational learning programmes. Chris Hughes is...
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University vs Apprenticeship
From someone who’s done both 20 year old Megan Evans gives us some insight into why she prefers vocational training over the traditional academic route: In 2016, the average student graduates from university with £53,000 worth of debt and is faced with very disappointing graduate job prospects. It’s not surprising...
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Second time lucky as inspirational Chris wins national award
 It was second time lucky at this year’s Apprenticeship Awards Cymru for inspirational Chris Hughes, as he was named Work-based Learning Tutor of the Year. Chris, 55, from Maesycwmmer, Caerphilly, who works for ´óÏó´«Ã½ Training, collected the accolade at the annual awards ceremony held at Venue Cymru, Llandudno on...