Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is the governing body for Rhondda Cynon Taf, one of the principal areas of Wales.
Years awarded: 2022
Region: Wales
Size: 1000+ employees
Sector: Public sector (LAs and NHS)

Advancing employee skills and careers
Theme: Apprenticeships
As the third-largest local authority in Wales, the RCT Council identified an opportunity to invest in employment and training through the development of an Apprenticeship Programme. Over ten years, the programme has proved successful in providing careers and sustainable employment for local people, recruiting 280 apprentices, with 218 completions to date and job outcomes at 95%.
News and case studies featuring Rhondda Cynon Taf:
Celebrating 46 UK organisations who have outstanding workplace training programmes with HRH The Princess Royal
London, Thursday 8th December: On Tuesday 6th December, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, welcomed 46 organisations to Banqueting House in London to celebrate successfully achieving a Princess Royal Training Award for their commitment to training and...
Outstanding workplace training programmes recognised in HRH The Princess Royal’s training awards
HRH The Princess Royal, President of City & Guilds, awards employers with outstanding training and skills development programmes which have been proven to have significant positive impact on their business or their staff More apprenticeship programmes have been...