It’s a landmark year for vocational skills in Wales — and an exciting moment for three outstanding learners from Itec Skills and Employment. This November, they will take their talents to the national stage as the WorldSkills UK National Finals come to Wales for the...

Today we celebrate the 10th anniversary of World Youth Skills Day. This year’s theme, “Youth Empowerment through AI and Digital Skills,” focuses on how emerging technologies can open new doors for young people across the globe. Jamie Brennan, Youth Tutor for the IT...

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...

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,...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, 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...

– 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...