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Consultations for new National Occupational Standards (NOS). ODAG Consultants Ltd. are an independent skills, education and workforce development consultancy with a focus on digital technology and advanced engineering skills. ODAG are developing new National Occupational Standards (NOS) for: NOS for workplace application of generative AI tools – This consultation closes at 5pm on Friday 29 November 2024. NOS for the use of Business Intelligence (BI) tools – This consultation closes at 5pm on Friday 6...
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22 November 2024
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22 November 2024
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Do you want to guard your profits against wasted food and cut your costs. Every year, 1.1 million tonnes of food is thrown away across the Hospitality and Food Service (HaFS) sector. 75% of the food wasted could have been eaten, costing the sector £3.2 billion. Guardians of Grub, delivered by WRAP, is running a campaign throughout November for the HaFS sector to step up and reduce their food waste ahead of their busiest month...
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22 November 2024
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22 November 2024
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With the UK’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, Wales is leading the charge through innovative Local Area Energy Plans (LAEPs). These plans are not just blueprints for decarbonisation – they are collaborative roadmaps involving local authorities, energy companies, and community stakeholders to ensure a sustainable, low-carbon future. This pan-sector collaboration aims to help ensure that plans across the region are aligned with each other and subsequently improve the delivery of net-zero opportunities...
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21 November 2024
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21 November 2024
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The Welsh Government boosts support for fuel vouchers and heat fund with additional £700,000 to help vulnerable households this winter: Extra support for disadvantaged households this winter | GOV.WALES Households across Wales facing tough times and who have to pre-pay for their energy can access further help this winter, as the Welsh Government announces an additional £700,000 in funding for the Fuel Bank Foundation’s fuel voucher and Heat Fund scheme. This extra investment builds on...
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21 November 2024
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21 November 2024
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Social Enterprise day this year takes place on 21 November. The day is a great opportunity to help raise awareness and understanding of social enterprises as well as celebrate your social enterprise and the way you are making a difference in Wales. Join the Social Business Wales network online event to celebrate social enterprise day and hear from recent award winners on their innovative solutions to help their community. The online event takes place on...
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20 November 2024
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21 November 2024
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The Welsh Government remains committed to developing legislation which will support tourism in Wales. Earlier this week, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language and the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning issued a statement to update the Senedd. Read the written statement in full at: Written Statement: Legislating to support tourism in Wales (12 November 2024) | GOV.WALES They have also written an open letter to the members of the Visitor Economy...
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20 November 2024
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20 November 2024
Lampeter Tree Services
£280,000 is being invested in a new forestry-related skills and training fund by the Welsh Government, with the aim of growing the workforce and providing strong roots for the industry to bloom. The Forestry and Timber Skills fund forms part of Wales’ efforts to future-proof the workforce and provide a pathway to a career in forestry – an industry who’s ageing workforce has led to concerns of a UK shortage over the coming years. The...
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20 November 2024
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20 November 2024
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Throughout Disability History Month we want to raise awareness about the benefits of employing disabled people and highlight the support and resources available to employers: UK Disability History Month – 14 November – 20 December 2024 Ceri Jennings, Managing Director, Sparkles Cleaning Services shares her experience. As a company, Sparkles is committed to being an ethical employer, this has had a positive impact on the business, as we’re celebrating our 21 st anniversary this year...
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20 November 2024
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20 November 2024
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Latest statistics from 2023 on sectors supported by Creative Wales show an annual turnover of £1.5 billion has been generated in 2023 alone, an increase of over 10% on the previous year. Other highlights in the statistical report show: Over 3500 businesses now operate in the creative industries in Wales, a 12% increase since 2018 Over 35,000 people are now employed within Creative Wales priority sectors, in addition to a significant freelance workforce Annual turnover...
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19 November 2024
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19 November 2024
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Innovation for Creatives: A five-day course aimed at university students, graduates, early career freelancers, or small business owners interested in the creative industries. Applications close noon Friday 29 November 2024. Find out more here: Innovation for Creatives - Media Cymru Scale Up Fund – Round 2: Up to £250,000 for projects of significant scale and ambition that have the potential to be transformational for the media sector and deliver an international impact. Applications close at...
First published
19 November 2024
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19 November 2024

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