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7 new qualifications for your 2026 training budget

We launched 7 new qualifications this year -here’s why you should build them into your 2026 training budget.   Work-based learning is growing rapidly across Wales, helping businesses and employees access fully-funded, high-quality training that drives career progression,…

Nick Carter delivering keynote at the CIPD/ALS Learner networking event

ALS and CIPD in Wales Bring HR Apprentices Together for Networking Event

ALS hosted its first ever CIPD HR Learner Networking Session, a key event for both our learners and our Professional Services team. With 170 HR apprenticeship learners currently…

Police officer, and BSL learner, Bleddyn Jones stood in a park in the sunshine

How learning BSL has helped a Cardiff sergeant strengthen community policing

Police Sergeant Bleddyn Jones, a member of the Neighbourhood Policing Team in Cardiff, has been putting a new skill to the test to boost engagement in the community. …

Headshot of ALS, BSL learner Nicola on an orange background

Mother of deaf child shares the importance of learning BSL 

Mother of deaf child shares the importance of learning BSL  Learning British Sign Language is a rewarding venture regardless of context, but for parents of deaf children it…

Sarah John Headshot , ALS and ACT director

Employers shouldn’t be complacent about Wales’ gender divide

Employers shouldn’t be complacent about Wales’ gender divide This year’s International Women’s Day takes place on Saturday, March 8th, with 2025’s theme addressing ‘rights, equality and empowerment for…

Success Through Skills Award winners

ALS’ learners and employers recognised at Success Through Skills Awards 

ALS’ learners and employers recognised at Success Through Skills Awards  ALS is celebrating the achievements of its community, after thirteen of its learners and employers took home prizes…

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