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Whether you’re looking to develop your workforce, start an apprenticeship, or join JGW+, our team provides the training, support and guidance you need to take your next step.
How can we help you?
We support employers, apprentices and JGW+ learners with training, skills development and practical guidance to help you reach your goals.
Is an apprenticeship for you?
If you want to get your career going or give your existing career a boost, an Apprenticeship is a great place to start. An Apprenticeship is a work-based learning programme that helps you to develop professional skills and gain a nationally recognised level 2-5 qualification, while earning a salary –...
Our apprenticeship programmes
Access a wide range of apprenticeship opportunities across 30 sectors, no matter where you live in Wales.
Apprenticeships for Employers
What are Apprenticeships? In short, Apprenticeships are work-based training programmes designed around the needs of your business, which lead to nationally recognised qualifications for your employees. Wales has a highly successful Apprenticeship Programme, focused on providing great training and the right skills pathways and levels of support to...
Build your team with our support
We work with employers across Wales to create apprenticeship opportunities, develop teams and support business growth.
Jobs Growth Wales+
What is Jobs Growth Wales+? Jobs Growth Wales+ (JGW+) is a fantastic training and development programme for 16–19 year olds, who need the skills, qualifications, and experience to progress onto an Apprenticeship, set up your own business or land your dream job. You will receive employability training and all the...
Comprehensive Professional Development Solutions for every workplace
Explore our range of Professional Development qualifications designed to boost skills and professional development in any sector. Whether you’re...
Green skills for business
Ensuring your business is future proof isn’t just about financial resilience or acquiring the best talent – it’s about managing your organisation’s environmental impact.
Trusted by learners across Wales
We’re proud of the positive experience our learners have with us, from the quality of their training to the support they receive.
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Kevin Hughes
Council employee finds opportunities through apprenticeship There are many common misconceptions when it comes to apprenticeships, from the age and experience of people who undertake them to the subjects on offer, but in short apprenticeships can be a great option for anyone no matter what your job role. … Read More
Carly Dowding
Having been diagnosed with a degenerative eye condition shortly after becoming one of the first ever apprentices to join Newport City Council, Carley Dowding knows more than most just how much Apprenticeships can change a person’s life for the better. “Prior to my Apprenticeship I was working in a coffee… Read More
Thomas James
Thomas James, 38, has always been a voracious learner, undertaking a variety of apprenticeships throughout his career. From a Level 4 qualification in Leadership & Management to a Level 3 Business Administration, he has a wealth of knowledge and experience under his belt! As Project Coordinator for… Read More
Callum Fennell
Struggling to thrive within the traditional education system and feeling disengaged, Callum Fennell, joined Bethany Residential Care Home as a Carer at just 16 years of age. Since he began working at the Chepstow-based care home, Callum’s confidence and career prospects have soared. “When I was in school I found… Read More
Faith Bahwish
Passionate and committed, Fatima “Faith” Bahwish, 18, wants to put her mark on the world and following her time with ACT, Wales’ leading training provider, and a new bricklaying career with KEIR Construction, she’s doing just that. Moving from Bradford to Cardiff during the pandemic, Faith looked like she had… Read More
Angelina Mitchell
Pioneering digital internal quality assurer Angelina Mitchell believes her role is to open the door for learners to gain the skills to confidently use technology. Angelina, 28, who works for training provider ACT in Cardiff, pioneered the delivery of the Digital Learning Design Apprenticeship Framework in Wales. Lucy Wilkinson, ACT’s… Read More
