The new Programme for Government sets out ambitions to create a Wales where individuals of all ages can receive a high-quality education, with jobs for all, where businesses can thrive […]
Read more about Welsh Government employability update >
Recently the Valleys Regional Park has celebrated multiple achievements such as the opening of a brand new Wellbeing Work-hub at Llyn Llech Owain Country Park. This work-hub is part of […]
Read more about Valleys Regional Park – December 2021 update >
The student was studying animation when they joined the GO Wales Programme in May 2019. Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the student struggled with interacting and communicating with people, […]
Read more about ESF Priority 3: Go Wales case study >
The STEM Cymru F1 in Schools competition involves teams of students, aged 11-19, designing and manufacturing CO2-powered model F1 racing cars using computer aided design software and computer aided manufacturing […]
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Female role models and TechnoCamps It is widely recognised that girls are underrepresented in STEM industries, and TechnoCamps aims to redress the balance. They offer clubs and seminars exclusively to […]
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Will was referred to by Careers Wales after leaving college as he did not know what he wanted to do next and needed some support with building motivation and gaining […]
Read more about ESF Priority 3: Inspire to Work case study from Llamau >
Welcome to our latest newsletter! We are delighted to welcome Dylan Wictome to the team as our new Finance and Information Officer. Dylan has already been supporting some of the […]
In the current 2014-2020 EU structural funds programmes for Wales, we have invested over £2.1 billion of our EU Structural Funds allocation into regional and national projects, driving a total […]
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These are the latest available headline figures for the performance of the ESI funded operations within the SE Region. If you would like more detail on the data please email […]
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A CCR Energy Steering Board has been established, representing organisations such as the South Wales Industrial Cluster, Natural Resources Wales, and the ten local authorities, in addition to four critical […]
Read more about Energy reduction plans for the CCR >
Following approval on 15th March 2021 from the CCR Cabinet to revise the Metro Plus programme, six of the ten schemes due to complete by March 2023 are currently being […]
Read more about Metro Plus programme >
STEM Cymru are currently looking for schools and companies to collaborate with them for this year’s Engineering Education Scheme Wales (EESW) 6th Form Project. They and have created a video […]
Read more about Exciting STEM opportunities for sixth formers >
The CCR has announced the launch of a new Skills and Talent hub, to meet the future skills needs of employers and employees across South East Wales. Brand-named ‘Venture’ this […]
Read more about New ‘Venture’ hub launches >
Wales’ only FTSE 100 company celebrates involvement in ESF funded Welsh Financial Services Graduate Programme The Programme is part funded by the European Social Fund via Welsh Government. Nearly 70% […]
Read more about Welsh Financial Services Graduate Programme ’21 launch >
The Guidance on Simplified Costs – version 4 was published June 2021 following an update by the European Commission to their guidance on simplified costs. Some points to notes include: […]
Read more about WEFO guidance on simplified costs updated >
A few tips on how to avoid the most common issues that can cause payment delays! Full and complete audit trails must be provided within 12 working days of submitting […]
Read more about ESI claims issues – common pitfalls >
The European Commission have informally notified WEFO that three of the programmes can be closed. Document retention periods for these programmes are confirmed as: East Wales ERDF Regional Competitiveness and […]
Read more about Final closure of some 2007-2013 programmes >
We have a new-look newsletter! This is just one of the recent changes to our communications, with a weekly email bulletin and additional pages to our website on the new […]
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Technocamps’ new podcast, Technotalks, aims to entertain and inform young people about the careers available to them in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths sectors. Each week, inspiring people in […]
Read more about New STEM careers podcast for young people >
VRP have released their new promotional video ‘IT’S TIME!’ on their YouTube and social media channels. They are rightly very proud of the result, with an English and Welsh version […]
Read more about IT’S TIME – new Valleys Regional Park video >
The eligibility rules for ReAct funding have changed slightly. The programme is now available for customers who have been redundant or have become unemployed during the last 12 months rather […]
Read more about Update to ReACT eligibility rules >
Specific are celebrating ten years of energy technology development: from research to buildings In April ten years ago they brought together academic and industry partners with expertise in printed photovoltaics, […]
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The Elections on 6th May resulted in 19 new Members of the Senedd, and a new Welsh Government Cabinet. While Mark Drakeford continues as First Minister, some of the other […]
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The scheme will enable learners and staff from Wales, and those who come to study or work in Wales, to continue to benefit from international exchanges in a similar way […]
Read more about Welsh Government International Learning Exchange >
The UK Government Levelling Up Fund and future Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) were debated at the Senedd on 15 June. The Welsh Government’s position was set out by Minister for […]
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