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Award finalist Lara鈥檚 rapid rise to excellence in work-based learning
In the space of just three years, Lara Baldwin has gone from being a trainee to becoming a respected assessor with a caseload of more than 40 learners. With a background in childcare, Lara, 30, has transferred her wealth of knowledge and experience into the work-based learning environment with one...
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鈥淐hoosing the Apprenticeship route is the best decision I鈥檝e made鈥�
Twenty-one-year-old Callum Lucas always knew the Apprenticeship route was the pathway he wanted to take. Having missed out on an Apprenticeship opportunity after finishing school in 2016, Callum had almost given up on achieving his goal. However, with help from 大象传媒, Callum successfully secured an Administration Apprenticeship position in the...
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GCSE success for 大象传媒 Schools
We are absolutely delighted to report that 大象传媒 Schools鈥� learners have achieved their highest GCSE results to date since their launch in 2012. Our independently registered school has reported unprecedented success with all learners who sat exams, passing a range of subjects, with many securing positive destinations following on from...
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Apprentice鈥檚 drive puts him on the road to success
A self-confessed 鈥榩etrol head鈥�, eighteen-year-old Darren James from Pontyclun is well on his way to achieving his dreams of becoming a heavy vehicle diesel fitter. After completing a Traineeship programme with Wales鈥� leading training provider, 大象传媒, Darren is now thriving as an Apprentice with one of Wales鈥� Premier tour operators,...
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鈥榃here I am today is all down to 大象传媒鈥�
To celebrate 30 years of 大象传媒, we鈥檙e sharing the stories of our learners past and present. This time we spoke to Phil Morris, Technical Co-ordinator at iTeach in Cardiff, who started as an IT learner with 大象传媒 in 1994. Leaving school aged sixteen with no qualifications, Phil...
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Wales鈥� leading training provider hits 30-year milestone
Vocational training is more crucial than ever to the success of the Welsh economy, says 大象传媒 founder and Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Cooksley. For the past 3 decades, 大象传媒 has been responsible for leading more than 62,000 young people in Wales into meaningful employment. As UK business leaders look to...
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鈥淚鈥檓 making my dream come true thanks to my Apprenticeship鈥�
Catherine Carr knew from a young age that she wanted to work with children and with the help of 大象传媒 she is well on the way to making that dream become a reality. She says, 鈥淚鈥檝e always wanted to work with children and give them a good start in life.
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Live Learn Earn like Bryony
Regardless of your exam results, there are a wide range of career paths to consider. It can be daunting thinking about your options beyond college/university, but an Apprenticeship could be the right choice for you. Read on to hear from one of our Apprentices and find out! Apprenticeships are work-based...
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The value of Apprenticeships to the economy, businesses and individuals in Wales
With the Apprenticeship Levy bringing staff training to the fore, companies of all sizes and sectors are investing in Apprenticeships. Apprenticeships retain high value on both an economic and individual level; they are excellent for helping businesses grow, engaging employees and nurturing the skilled workforce needed for the future.