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Energy and Utility Skills invites industry stakeholders to take part in their online consultation for the Sewerage and Drainage Maintenance National Occupational Standards (NOS) review. Following a series of industry workshops and drafting of the revised suite, they’re asking industry stakeholders from across the UK to review and comment on the NOS to ensure they reflect industry best practice. To access the online consultation and provide your feedback, please select the following link: Sewerage &...

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27 November 2024

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28 November 2024

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. Evan Coleman Pharmacy Assistant at Cwm Taff Morgannwg Health Board: Evan enrolled onto a Supported Internship Programme at Prince Charles Hospital in September 2022, supported by ELITE Supported Employment Agency and Merthyr College. Throughout the academic year, Evan carried out several placements, gaining varied work experiences. Evan showcased valuable skills...

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27 November 2024

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27 November 2024

#LookCloser is The Children’s Society’s award-winning campaign with the British Transport Police and the National County Lines Coordination Centre, aiming to raise awareness about the exploitation of children and young people and the vital role that everyone can play in helping stop it. Do you work in these industries? Banking Delivery services Hotels, rented accommodation and caravan parks Public transport Retail Taxis, ride shares, private vehicles Fast food restaurants If you work in any of these...

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26 November 2024

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26 November 2024

Applications for The Black Business Fund are now open. In recent years, many food and drink businesses have been under pressure, with Black-owned businesses facing particular challenges. NatWest has highlighted the significant barriers Black-owned businesses encounter when trying to access finance. Be Inclusive Hospitality has found that Black workers are most likely to highlight ethnicity as a factor in hindering their career progression. The Black Business Fund is back for its fourth year to help...

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26 November 2024

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26 November 2024

Today at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair, Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies has announced an updated outline plan for the Sustainable Farming Scheme. Working in partnership with the farming unions, environmental groups and other stakeholders on the Ministerial Roundtable and supporting groups, including the Carbon Sequestration Panel, this latest update contains important changes to previous proposals. The changes address the needs of Welsh farmers, while supporting the ongoing sustainable production...

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25 November 2024

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25 November 2024

A Bill to give local authorities the option to introduce a small visitor levy in their area to re-invest in local tourism, is today introduced by Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford. The Visitor Accommodation (Register and Levy) Etc. (Wales) Bill proposes that people staying overnight in Wales and enjoying everything the country has to offer will pay a small charge. The money raised will support local tourism activity and infrastructure. The introduction of the legislation marks...

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25 November 2024

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25 November 2024

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The Comic Relief Organisational Growth Grant is managed by WCVA and funded by Comic Relief. The scheme offers funding to voluntary organisations in Wales to help them maximise their impact through organisational development and increased resilience. The aim of the Organisational Growth Grant is to give organisations the chance to make strategic changes that enhance their impact and increase resilience, for example: Build on what is working well in relation to your organisation’s community activity...

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25 November 2024

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25 November 2024

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UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £1.5 million for projects that grow their innovation activities in the agri-tech and food technology cluster in Mid and North Wales. This funding is from Innovate UK. This Launchpad is also supporting a consortium led by Ceredigion County Council as the local cluster management organisation. The aim of this competition is to support outstanding innovation projects led by businesses. Your business must use the...

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25 November 2024

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25 November 2024

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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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