Itec Skills

🌟 Celebrating Achievement 🌟

Lily Stuart’s journey on the JGW+ programme has been nothing short of inspiring.

From overcoming challenges with literacy to gaining qualifications and thriving in her placement at Alisha’s Hair and Nails, Lily has shown what can be achieved through resilience, commitment, and ambition 💪✨

Her confidence, professionalism, and passion for the hair and beauty industry continue to shine every day.

💬 “I have learnt so much, gained new skills, and grown more confident. The support has helped me make real progress.” – Lily Stuart

Click here to read Lily's story: https://itecskills.ac.uk/?post_type=project&p=30909



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🌟 Dathlu Llwyddiant 🌟

Mae siwrne Lily Stuart ar y rhaglen TSC+ yn andros o ysbrydoliaeth.

O wynebu heriau llenyddiaeth i dderbyn cymwysterau a ffynnu yn ei lleoliad gyda Gwallt ac Ewinedd Elisha, mae Lily wedi dangos beth mae llwyddiant yn edrych fel trwy ei gwytnwch, ymrwymiad ac uchelgais💪✨

Mae ei hyder, agwedd proffesiynol ac angerdd am y maes gwallt a harddwch yn dal i ddisgleirio pob diwrnod

💬 “Rwyf wedi dysgu cymaint, datblygu sgiliau newydd, a thyfu yn fy hyder. Roedd y gefnogaeth wedi fy helpu i wneud cynnydd gwirioneddol” – Lily Stuart

Pwyswch y ddolen yma i ddarllen stori Lily: https://itecskills.ac.uk/cy/?post_type=project&p=30979

🐴✨ From building confidence in the classroom to discovering a passion for equestrian care, Brooke's journey is a fantastic example of what can be achieved with the right support and determination.

Through Jobs Growth Wales Plus at Itec Aberdare, Brooke gained valuable qualifications, developed her communication skills, and secured a placement at Green Meadows, where she now supports young riders and cares for horses.

Read Brooke's inspiring story and see how she's taking the next steps towards a future in equestrian education.

We asked women in Leadership and Management roles “What is 1 thing you wish you’d known at the start of your career”?

Their answers were honest, powerful and full of the lessons so many of us wish we’d learned sooner.

If this resonates, our Women in Leadership course can help you turn these insights into action - building confidence, strengthening your skillset and supporting your next step.

📲Send this to a woman who inspires you, they might just want to book on to our course...

🔗 https://itecskills.ac.uk/commercial-courses/women-in-management-and-leadership/

Ella, a learner at the Blackwood Centre, celebrated her final day with us today before she sets off for the United States on Monday , a milestone she once thought was impossible.

Ella joined the programme in November 2024, full of ambition but unsure where to focus her energy. She knew she wanted to travel, but choosing a direction felt overwhelming.

As a care leaver living independently, Ella has always shown resilience, but she also faced moments of uncertainty. With limited support around her, she regularly used the centre’s pastoral services to stay grounded. In February 2026, she came to us feeling lost and unsure of her next steps.

Working together as learner and learner coach, we explored her passions, challenged her to think bigger, and built a plan that matched her dream of seeing the world.
The biggest barrier? Funding. Ella had no savings, no travel budget, and no idea where to start. So we sat down together, researched funding opportunities, and applied for every relevant pot available.

Her determination paid off. On Monday, Ella will board a plane to America, where she’ll spend three months working at a summer camp supporting children from underprivileged communities, travelling solo, stepping into a new culture, and proving to herself just how far she can go.

This is what happens when a young person uses difficult circumstances as fuel for ambition. Ella dreamed big, worked hard, and achieved something extraordinary.

From learner to assistant leader 🌟

When Tianna joined the JGW+ programme at Itec Merthyr, her positivity and determination immediately stood out. Over the past few months, she has grown in confidence, become the centre’s first learner representative, and is now thriving in her placement doing what she’s always dreamed of 💙

Her journey is a powerful reminder of what can happen with the right support, encouragement, and dedication.

We’re so proud of everything Tianna has achieved and this is only the beginning 👏

Click here to read her story: