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People & Skills

People & Skills

Written by: Business News Wales
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 How can we best prepare Wales for the future? Will our industries of tomorrow have access to the talent they need to thrive? Are we giving our best and brightest the opportunities they need to thrive? People and Skills Wales is a monthly podcast exploring the challenges facing education and professional skills providers in Wales. Every episode features a panel of industry experts, key stakeholders and public sector officials who will bring their own perspectives and solutions to the fore.Copyright 2026 Business News Wales Economics Politics & Government
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  • Building the Future - The Benefits of Investing in Apprenticeships

    Building the Future - The Benefits of Investing in Apprenticeships
    Feb 6 2026

    As National Apprenticeship Week 2026 celebrates the value of apprenticeships, host Gemma Casey is joined by Malcolm Holland, Managing Director of Flotek, Nicola Fourie, Apprenticeship Academy Co-ordinator at Hywel Dda Health Board and Jen Freeland, UK Talent Development and DEI Manager for ENGIE UK, to consider how taking on apprentices can strengthen recruitment, address skills shortages and future-proof businesses for the years ahead.

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    33 mins
  • What Are Green Skills?

    What Are Green Skills?
    Mar 28 2025

    ‘Green skills’ are often talked about as a key part of Wales’ transition towards sustainability and net-zero goals. Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Russell Greenslade of CBI Wales, Jane Lewis of South West Wales Regional Learning and Skills Partnership and Jacqui Murray of HVM Catapult to discuss what ‘green skills’ are and how businesses can keep pace.
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    32 mins
  • The Power of Apprenticeships: Unlocking Potential for Wales

    The Power of Apprenticeships: Unlocking Potential for Wales
    Feb 7 2025

    Host Gemma Casey is joined by Sharon James-Evans of Cardiff & Vale College; Lisa Mytton of the National Training Federation for Wales; Brandon Jones of CSconnected; Jack Sargeant, Welsh Government ‘s Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership; and Louise Howells of Blake Morgan to discuss the role apprenticeships play in shaping Wales' workforce and economy.
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    41 mins
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