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...
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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...
Plans to modernise taxi services across Wales have been outlined in a white paper on the Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle (Wales) Bill published by the Welsh Government today (Thursday 9 March 2023). The proposals will deliver on a Programme for Government commitment to modernise the taxi and private hire vehicle sector and are intended to make services safer, greener and fairer. Taxis and PHVs play a vital role in making public transport a more...
The Wales Coast Awards play a vital role in protecting our precious marine environment and are recognised around the world as a symbol of quality. We’ve managed the Blue Flag, Green Coast Award and Seaside Award for more than 20 years. To attain one of these prestigious awards a beach, marina or tourism boat operator must meet and maintain the highest environmental standards and achieve tough water quality targets. The Wales Coast Awards are a...
Written Statement: Lesley Griffiths MS, Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd. “I have signed the Agricultural Wages (Wales) Order 2023, which sets the minimum hourly wage for all agricultural, horticultural and agri-forestry workers in Wales, together with their minimum conditions of employment. The rates are based on the advice of the independent Agricultural Advisory Panel for Wales. The new Order will come into force on 1 April 2023 and: increases the minimum...
Business Wales helped me become confident in starting my own business. After 19 years of experience in care homes and hospitals, Sophie Powell decided to start her own business as a micro carer after participating in the Monmouthshire micro care project - a collaboration between Business Wales and the Greater Gwent Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Partnership that offers support, training and advice to domiciliary care workers. Sophie is Neurodiverse and feels that becoming self-employed...