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On 5th February 2026, ALS was proud to once again join �鶹��ý Training in hosting the Success Through Skills Awards at Cardiff and Vale College, an evening dedicated to celebrating the outstanding achievements of learners, employers, tutors, and partners driving work-based learning across Wales.

These awards are special to us at ALS because they recognise the passion, commitment, and real-world impact of individuals and organisations we support through apprenticeships and work-based programmes. The event showcased excellence across 14 categories, including apprenticeships, Jobs Growth Wales+ learners, and employer engagement – championing both personal determination and the employers who help cultivate talent.

Hosted by award-winning journalist Will Hayward, the evening brought together learners from across sectors, celebrating their skill development, perseverance, and success on their career journeys. Employers were also recognised for the roles they’ve played in offering meaningful opportunities and nurturing the next generation of skilled professionals through apprenticeships and work-based learning.

Speaking��at��the event��was��Strategic Director��for��the National Training Federation for Wales, Lisa��Mytton, who had also acted as an independent judge for the��awards’��nominations.��

During her speech, Lisa impressed the importance of work-based learning not just for individuals but for the economic health of Wales, she said:

“Events like��this��shine��a light on what really drives Wales forward – the talent,��commitment and ambition of our learners, employers, and training��providers.����

“Apprenticeships are central to that progress. They give people the��chance to build real careers, they give employers the skilled workforce��they��need,��and they strengthen the Welsh economy from the ground��up. When we invest in apprenticeships, we invest in��Wales’��future.”��

The full list of Success Through Skills 2026 winners:��

Essential Skills��Learner of the Year
Bronze��– Christine Beale
Silver��– Lowri Evans
Gold – Ifeoluwa Anipupo

Jobs Growth Wales+ Engagement��Learner of the Year��

Highly��Commended – Sean Murphy
Bronze – Jack Jones
Silver – Logan Harrison
Gold – Courtney Ali����

Jobs Growth Wales+ Advancement��Learner of the Year
Highly Commended��– Tia Montanari
Highly Commended – Gwen Jenkins
Bronze – Kia Richards
Silver – Jessica Waite
Gold – Logan Langmead

Jobs Growth Wales+��Employers��of the Year
Bron Afon
Little Inspirations Nurseries

Valued Partners
Jenna Murphy Art
Down to Earth

Foundation Apprentice of the Year
Highly Commended – David Boyle
Bronze – Millie Evans
Silver – Lisa Isgrove
Gold – Olivia��Ampleford������

Apprentice of the Year
Highly Commended – Lauren Gunning
Bronze – Michelle Mclachlan
Silver – Poppy Wright
Gold – Maddy Groves����

Higher Apprentice of the Year��

Bronze – Kelly Beaumont
Silver – Darren Sweeney
Gold – Jess Poole����

Small Employers��of the Year��

Atkins Accountancy
MS Group����

Medium Employers��of the Year
Midway Transitional Solutions
Welsh Rugby Union

Large Employers��of the Year
Innovate Trust
Legal and General��

Professional Development��Employers��of the Year
The Royal Mint
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

New Employer Partners��of the Year
Eden Nursery
Admiral Group
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