Senedd election candidates challenged to double apprenticeship funding

Welsh Government outlines major reforms to vocational education

THE WELSH GOVERNMENT has announced a series of major reforms aimed at enhancing vocational education and training (VET), aligning it closely with Wales’ economic needs and providing clearer pathways for learners. In a statement issued today, Vikki Howells MS, Minister for Further and Higher Education, confirmed that the government is progressing with recommendations from two key reports: the Review of Vocational Qualifications by Sharron Lusher …

Senedd Election Candidates Challenged to Double Apprenticeship Funding

An organisation representing training providers across Wales is calling on all political parties and 2026 Senedd election candidates to commit to doubling investment in apprenticeships to support 200,000 apprentices over the next Senedd term. The National Training Federation for Wales (NTFW) ‘Manifesto for Apprenticeships: Building a Skills First Economy for Wales’ seeks to “build a Wales that thrives on skills, opportunity and ambition for ever…

Senedd election candidates challenged to double apprenticeship funding

An organisation representing training providers across Wales is calling on all political parties and 2026 Senedd election candidates to commit to doubling investment in apprenticeships to support 200,000 apprentices over the next Senedd term. Launched today (June 24), the National Training Federation for Wales (NTFW) ‘Manifesto for Apprenticeships: Building a Skills First Economy for Wales’ seeks to “build a Wales that thrives on skills, opportu…