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Celebrating National Employability Day with Purpose and Pride
By Adele Hughes As we mark National Employability Day, I’m reminded of the immense value that employment brings, not just to individuals, but to families, communities, and society at large. Employment is more than a means to earn a living; it’s a vital part of how we...
Building Digital Futures: Itec Learners Excel in Bebras Challenge
Itec are proud to celebrate the exceptional achievements of learners in the 2025 Bebras Coding Challenge, a national initiative designed to introduce young people to the fundamentals of computational thinking. The challenge, held between Monday, 24th March and Friday,...
Celebrating Resilience, Ambition & Growth at Itec’s First-Ever JGW+ Learner Awards
Itec’s hosts very first JGW+ Learner Awards to celebrate the inspiring journeys, achievements, and impact of learners—and the incredible support of our employer partners. The awards were split into two events: the East region ceremony was hosted at Cornerstone Church...
Itec Joins Top 5 UK Employers with Platinum Investors in People Accreditation
Itec Skills and Employment has achieved Investors in People Platinum status, placing us among the top 5 organisations in the UK for companies with 50–249 employees. This is the highest level of accreditation awarded by Investors in People—an honour held by only a...
Itec Learners Shine at Wales Skills Competition with Outstanding Achievements
Three of Itec’s learners on the Jobs Growth Wales+ programme attended the prestigious Skills Competition Wales, a national competition collaboration between Inspiring Skills and Welsh Government, this year hosted at the University of Wales in Newport.Selected for...
‘Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover’ – Publishing Professional Embarks on Apprenticeship
Apprenticeships are often misunderstood as something that’s only for young people who are entering the workforce for the first time, but that’s just one aspect of their potential. The reality is that apprenticeships can be an incredible tool for people at any stage of...
CEO on an Apprenticeship – Learn at a Higher Level with Itec
After organically working her way to the top, Chief Executive Officer of Cambridge Access Validating Agency Emily Ross found she was missing a grounding in the fundamental skills in her career. But how was she going to complete a qualification with a busy day-to-day...
Men’s Mental Health Conversation on Blue Monday
As a 100% Employee Owned company, we at Itec empower our team to use their voice and share what matters to them. Our Customer Service Manager, Jamie Young, is doing just that by opening up about a topic close to his heart – men’s mental health. In this blog, Jamie...
2024’s Best Hairdresser in Wales shares Benefits of Itec Partnership for Small Businesses
Nicholas James is a nationally renowned Celebrity Hairdresser and has recently appeared on BBC Radio 1 after winning The British Hairdresser of the Year for Wales & South West England. Not only is he phenomenal at what he does but also in training the next...
Itec Skills and Employment Secures Gold and Silver Honours at Mental Health Awards Wales!
Itec Skills and Employment, a leading provider of skills development and employment services in Wales, was recognised for its commitment to mental health on October 9, 2024, receiving the Silver Award for Workplace Wellbeing at the Mental Health & Wellbeing Awards...
Celebrating EO Day 2024: Redefining Our Company’s Core Values and Behaviors
– Written by Head of Quality, Vicky Galloni As we gear up to celebrate Employee Ownership (EO) Day 2024, I had the privilege of leading a team dedicated to redefining our company’s core values and behaviours. This project not only underscored the essence of employee...
International HR Day 2024
As we mark International HR Day, I want to take a moment to reflect on the vital role Human Resources (HR) plays in the success and wellbeing of our organisation. This day is not just a celebration of a department, but a recognition of the people who are at the heart...
Itec celebrates 40 years in business
Specialist Wales-wide training provider, Itec, has opened additional premises in Cardiff City Centre to accommodate growth as the organisation celebrates 40 years in business. The organisation, which is headquartered on Penarth Road in the Welsh capital, has taken...
Itec Skills awarded the ‘Investors in Families Lockdown Award’,
Written by Melanie Thomas, Senior Quality Manager.The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically changed our day-to-day lives, and that’s no different for our learners. With teaching moved online, and assessments cancelled or delayed, learners were faced with unprecedented...
YMCA Trinity’s new-found confidence after partnering with Itec Skills and Employment
It’s always rewarding to hear how the training we provide can have such a deep impact on organisations, especially during such challenging times. “The organisation (YMCA Trinity Group) does fantastic work helping young people, and we’re grateful for how their team...
Newport traineeship learner shortlisted for traineeship learner of the year award
“Jamie is an outstanding learner; he’s very kind, helpful and is always there to support and inspire his peers. Despite leaving school early, he has never given up, has held his head up high, has a positive, ‘can do’ attitude and is now a hard-working, confident and...
Youth Tutor Shortlisted For Tutor of The Year Award at 2021 Apprenticeship Awards Cymru
“Being an educator allows me to keep learning but, most importantly, I can encourage each learner to think beyond their comfort zones and challenge them to reach their fullest potential,” – Hannah Kane-Roberts, Youth Tutor at ItecOne of the biggest rewards of Hannah...
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