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Skills Wales

Skills Wales

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? 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 2025 Business News Wales Economics Politics & Government
Episodes
  • 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
  • Addressing Skills Shortages in the Food and Drink Industry

    Addressing Skills Shortages in the Food and Drink Industry
    Jan 17 2025

    What skills does the food and drink manufacturing sector in Wales need to nurture to continue to thrive? Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Kate Rees of Food & Drink Skills Wales, Chris Butler of Radnor Hills, and Sarah Drummond of Drop Bear to consider the main skills challenges facing the sector and opportunities to upskill the current and future workforce, whilst highlighting the emerging trends and innovative approaches by businesses in developing and advancing their employees.

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    31 mins

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