Arwyn Watkins OBE

Cambrian Training Company was established in 1995 and employs around 55 members of staff. The company operates throughout Wales with its headquarters based in Welshpool Powys, with other strategically located offices in Holyhead, Colwyn Bay, Brecon Haverfordwest and Llanelli. The company delivers training programmes for the Welsh Government’s Department for Children, Education and Lifelong Learning and Skills (DfES) and works in partnership with an extensive range of businesses across Wales. CTC currently delivers to over 1175 learners and 420 organisations. We specialise in delivering work based learning in the following occupational areas; Hospitality, Butchery, Food & Drink Manufacturing, Customer Service, Retail Skills, Business Administration, Team Leading, Management, Financial Planning Services, Sustainable Resource Management, Fencing, Equine Care, Children’s Care, Learning & Development, Health & Social Care across Wales. The strength of the company is its close working relationship with industry and the wider community as this is critical for a sustainable future where training needs are demand led and not supply driven. Through programmes supported by the Welsh Government, we provide training and qualifications for employees within the workplace. This is delivered through an individual learning plan agreed with the learner, the employer and trainer. In addition to delivering Apprenticeship Programmes, Jobs Growth Wales Opportunities and Young Recruits Programme, we also offer support with essential skills in literacy and numeracy. We offer specialist training and assessment to the service and business sector and pride ourselves on the flexibility with which we respond to our customers requirements – a one stop shop for their development needs.