The Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, has officially launched an incentive to attract more people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds into teaching. The Ethnic Minority Incentive Scheme provides up to £5,000 to eligible individuals to ensure the education workforce reflects Wales’ diversity. A total of £5,000 is available to eligible Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic student teachers. £2,500 is available on award of Qualified Teacher Status and a final payment...
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Applications are open for the Growth Deal Funding. £30 million of funding is available to deliver ambitious, innovative and transformational new projects in North Wales. Projects will need to demonstrate that they will deliver jobs, growth and investment into the region. The closing date for entries is 27 March 2023. For further information please select the following link Ambition North Wales | Growth Deal Funding
Apprenticeship Awards Cymru rewards individuals, learning providers, and employers who have excelled in contributing to the development of the Welsh Government’s Employability and Apprenticeship Programmes across Wales. The Apprenticeship Programme is funded by the Welsh Government with support from the European Social Fund. Organised by the Welsh Government and supported by the National Training Federation for Wales (NTfW), these awards showcase and celebrate the achievements of those who have exceeded expectations and shown a dynamic...
This spring, we’re calling on you to help protect the environment as even small acts on your doorstep make a big difference. Join us from 17 March to 2 April 2023. We’re looking to inspire thousands of you, our #LitterHeroes across Wales, to join forces to collect and safely dispose of litter from our streets, green spaces and beaches. This year the message is simple: even one bag can make a difference. Join in and...
A new scheme which aims to support over 10,500 people who are in recovery from substance or alcohol misuse, or have mental ill-health, to get into education, training or work has been launched by the Welsh Government. The programme, the only Wales-wide service of its kind, helps participants develop their confidence by participating in activities and supports them to access training, qualifications and work experience or volunteering. Participants are supported by peer mentors, who draw...
Global Recycling Day will take place on 18 March 2023. It recognises the people, places and activities that showcase how the Seventh Resource and recycling contribute to an environmentally stable planet and a greener future for all. There are plenty of ways to get involved in Global Recycling Day by organising your own events, helping to promote Global Recycling Day by sharing activities on social media. For further information please select the following link About...
Build a workplace that works for LGBTQ+ people. In the workplace everyone should feel safe, welcomed, and free to be ourselves. When LGBTQ+ employees feel safe and valued at work, it transforms the workplace culture to make it a more welcoming, diverse and inclusive space for everyone. Join the thousands of employers – both large and small, local and global – who have benefitted from Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme, which gives employers the confidence and...
February brought news of a major skills funding boost for Creative Industries in our region, together with two studies showing a surge in apprenticeship uptake and the importance placed by Gen Z on training and development. Those reports made Welsh Water’s record apprenticeship offering look inspired – but celebrations were muted by news of a continued gender pay gap, even in female-dominated industries …. CCR’s Creative Industries receive major skills funding boost: One of CCR’s...
The Welsh Government has confirmed that a spring COVID-19 booster vaccination programme will begin on 1 April 2023 for the most vulnerable, including people over 75. Following advice from the expert Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), the vaccine will be offered to: adults aged 75 and over residents in care homes for older adults, and individuals aged 5 years and over who are immunosuppressed In addition, the Welsh Government has announced that the...
Addressing the “Explore Export Wales” annual conference, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething will announce the Welsh Government’s full export support programme for 2023 to 2024 and an investment of £4 million to deliver it. The export action plan is a key part of the Programme for Government. The plan commits the Welsh Government to continuing to deliver a comprehensive range of export programmes, working with the wider ‘export eco-system’, to support businesses at all stages of...