National Apprenticeship Week 2025
Educ8 Training kicked off the year by celebrating apprenticeships and showcasing how they open real-world career opportunities for individuals and employers alike.
EO Day 2025
Educ8 Training marked Employee Ownership Day, reinforcing its status as an employee-owned business, a model that puts staff at the heart of decision-making and company success.
Learn Green Skills and Social Media for Business podcast
In June, Educ8 Training launched two podcast episodes (in collaboration with Business News Wales).
Celebrating Welsh culture at the Eisteddfod 2025
Educ8 joined in nationwide celebrations of Welsh culture and identity, emphasising its commitment to community, heritage, and cultural awareness across its training programmes.
Results Day 2025
As exam results came in, Educ8 urged students to consider apprenticeships as a powerful alternative to traditional routes, offering real-world experience, paid work, and fully funded training.
Outstanding Workplace Culture Award
Educ8 Group was honoured with the “Outstanding Workplace Culture” award at the Wales Business Awards 2025, a testament to its supportive, inclusive and people-centred work environment.
Launch of Elev8: Vocational programme for 9–16 year olds
The new Elev8 programme was unveiled, giving young learners across Wales access to practical, skills-based learning in areas like engineering, digital, hair & beauty, and more.
Welsh Week 2025: Promoting language and cultural inclusion
Educ8 celebrated Welsh language and heritage by launching Welsh Week providing learners with bilingual learning resources, Welsh-language support, and cultural activities.
Gradu8 Ceremony 2025
We had such a lovely day at Llanerch Vineyard this year!
Congratulations to all of our graduates, we’re all so proud of your achievements.
Educ8 launches Employer Recognition Awards at Gradu8 2025
At Educ8 Training, we recognise that exceptional apprenticeship outcomes start with committed, supportive employers. That’s why we proudly launched our Employer Recognition Awards at this year’s Gradu8 2025 ceremony.
Free AI in L&D Webinar: “Smarter Learning Starts Here”
To embrace the future of learning, Educ8 Training hosted a free webinar exploring how AI can reshape Learning & Development, helping organisations deliver training more efficiently and effectively.
Charity Golf Day: raising £9,000 for Wales Air Ambulance
The Educ8 community came together for a charity golf event that raised £9,000 for Wales Air Ambulance, demonstrating a strong commitment to social responsibility and community support.
Top employer rankings in 2025 Best Companies 2025
Educ8 Group achieved top recognition in the national “Best Companies” rankings, named #1 in Education & Training, #2 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK, among other regional honours.
2025 was a year of growth, recognition and impact for Educ8 Training:
- Continued efforts to make apprenticeships accessible and inclusive.
- New programmes bridging education and real-world skills, from Elev8 for young people to AI-driven L&D.
- Strong community spirit, supporting charity, celebrating culture, and backing staff wellbeing.
- External recognition for workplace culture and organisational excellence.
As Educ8 moves into 2026, these successes show a clear commitment to people, opportunity, and making a positive difference, not just for learners, but for communities across Wales and beyond.
