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Enterprise Skills Accelerator - UK - Rolls Royce

Rolls-Royce’s Enterprise Skills Accelerator develops future-ready people with the skills, knowledge and mindset to drive change and deliver value. Join an iconic, evolving company and build a versatile career while supporting business transformation and growth.

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Cardiff City FC Community Foundation Open Evening, Tuesday, 10 November, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Cardiff City FC Community Foundation is giving anyone the age between 16-19 the opportunity to learn more about the NCFE and BTEC Sport courses we have to offer at our Open Evening on Tuesday 10th November at Cardiff City House of Sport.

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Infantry Experience - OPEN DAY - FREE EVENT 28 Oct 2026, 10am-16.00pm

Your chance to meet serving Infantry Soldiers. Have your questions answered about a career in the Infantry. Get hands-on with Infantry equipment and try out the indoor weapons simulator range Parents and guardians are encouraged to join us at Cardiff Maindy Barracks.

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Trainee Finder - Screen Skills

Trainee Finder provides ‘set-ready’ training to talented individuals who can then apply for placements on UK productions which pay into the Screen Skills skills funds. Applications for Trainee Finder 2027-28 are now open.

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BFI Film Academy Wales - Screen Alliance

Want a career in film and TV? BFI Film Academy Hub Wales connects 16–25-year-olds with training, industry contacts and career support, helping you gain practical skills, confidence and opportunities across creative, technical and business roles.

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Explore your Potential - Course Dates 13 Oct - 19 Nov 2026

Boost your confidence by taking part in fun, challenging group activities. You'll gain key skills to support you in life and work, including teamwork, leadership and communication. This is ideal for Young People Not In Education, Employment or Training. Taster Day 6 Oct 2026

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18-24? Feeling unsure about your future? We've got YOU.

You might be Considering your options after your exam results Struggling to figure out what to do next Not sure what opportunities are still available to you We connect young people like you with mentors who get it. They've been there and want to share their experience. Join Us! Registering is easy!

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Online into Work Support

For Support with - CV and cover letter writing Job searching support Free training (subject to eligibility) 16-24 year olds only

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Virtual - The BBC and Me: What the BBC Does and the Career Opportunities on Offer Programme From Today - 23rd December 2026

Gain real-world insight into working at the BBC and explore careers in Business, Data, Digital, Technology, Engineering, Operations, Journalism, and Production. This virtual work experience helps you discover the path that best matches your skills, interests, and career goals.

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The Kings Trust

At The King’s Trust, we believe every young person deserves the chance to succeed, regardless of background or challenges. We support those from disadvantaged communities to build confidence and gain the skills they need to live, learn, and earn.

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Springpod - The big work experience challenge is live!

Try a career before you apply 🚀 Try a course before you apply 🔥 Gain experience with top employers and universities on Springpod 👇

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Work Experience & School Programmes

Start your work experience journey with British Airways. Explore aviation careers through online learning, mentor chats, and behind-the-scenes experiences. From engineering to customer service, gain skills, insight, and inspiration to take your first step into the future of aviation.

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Civil Service in Wales

With over 30 different departments in Wales there's always opportunities to join the Civil Service and make a real difference to people's lives. We are always looking for brilliant people to join the Civil Service, we have a variety of roles. Come and spend your Work Experience with us!

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It's My Shout - Call out for Film Composers

It would be a great help if you have some experience of composing 'to picture' and can send examples of your work, but this is by no means essential.

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Difftonez

Whether you're polishing your sound, jamming with your crew, or looking to lay down your tracks, this is your chance to take your music to the next level. And the best part? It's absolutely FREE!

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AI Skills for Life - Assembly

This exclusive 20 minute on-demand assembly, hosted by early careers and AI experts, will inspire and educate students on how to use AI to upskill, boost their employability, and explore apprenticeships.

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Army Officer Insight Events - Sandhurst

The Army Officer Recruiting Team run the Army Officer Insight Day and online presentations/Q&A from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS).

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Future Prison Leaders Programme

If you have an ambition to lead where it matters, we’re looking for future leaders to join our three-year Future Prison Leaders Programme.

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Work Shadowing on 'Pobol y Cwm'

Seren Davies, an English and Drama student at the University of Warwick, recently completed a week’s work shadowing in Pobol y Cwm's Production Department through Siop Un Stop and Sgil Cymru.

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BBC Music Introducing...music creator

Upload your tracks to BBC Music Introducing and get your music heard! BBC Music Introducing provides up-and-coming artists with broadcast opportunities on television and online, as well as the chance to perform at major festivals and showcases.

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The Creative Space

Drums, beats, guitars and bars - a creative space for under 25s. 4.30pm every Wednesday. Hosted by New Era Talent

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Buddy Scheme

The Buddy Scheme connects candidates from underrepresented backgrounds with an HMPPS Wales employee for guidance during the application process, making it more accessible and fair.

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Arts Council Wales - Creative Steps

This program supports individuals and organizations facing barriers to funding, helping artists and creatives throughout their developmental journey.

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Anthem Gateway - Callout For Music Creators

If you make videos, write blog posts/articles, produce podcasts or events, or maybe even something in between, and see yourself as an exciting and engaging creator of new content, we want to work with you!

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Digital Edge- Catch 22

Delivering training to support people from underserved communities to access a digital apprenticeship or entry-level job with a local employer within Microsoft’s network of customers and partners.

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CultureStep

CultureStep fosters new sponsorships and strengthens business engagement in the arts. A&B Cymru invests in innovative arts-business partnerships, enhancing projects and boosting long-term impact.

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Cardiff Youth Service’s Discord Servers

Cardiff Youth Service’s Discord servers offer a vibrant online space for Cardiff’s youth to connect through gaming, art, music, and live support from youth workers. Open to ages 13-17 and 16+, it’s your digital community for fun, friendships, and guidance.

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Cardiff Music City - Video Content

Cardiff Music City Festival presents a masterclass with HIGH CONTRAST, one of the UK's top drum and bass artists. Experience a unique fusion of old-school technology and modern production, creating an immersive soundscape that showcases his innovative approach to music.Don’t miss this sonic journey!

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Debate Mate Mentor

Attention University Students! Become a Debate Mate Mentor and teach debating to kids aged 10-16! Earn £20 per session while making a difference, all with a schedule that fits around your university timetable.

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Help Musicians - Skills and professional development

Help Musicians can provide up to £1,500 to help you enhance your skills or artistic practice. Whatever your circumstances and ambitions — you can apply for support that is specific to your career needs.

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NFTS Cymru Wales TV & Film courses.

THIS AUTUMN. With summer time drawing to a close, you may be looking ahead and thinking about upskilling or learning something new? Take a look at these TV & Film short courses coming up.

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BBC Music Introducing...

Upload your tracks to BBC Music Introducing and get your music heard! BBC Music Introducing provides up-and-coming artists with broadcast opportunities on television and online, as well as the chance to perform at major festivals and showcases.

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Help Musicians - Support your studies

Studying at a leading performing arts college can help future generations of performers to achieve their potential, but the costs of living and tuition fees can be astronomical. Help Musicians can provide financial support of up to £5,000 towards study and living costs for the next academic year.

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SHORT COURSES at The Open the University in Wales.

For a limited time, Open University offers short, skills-focused microcredential courses for Wales residents. Check eligibility and sign up now for courses in Project Management, IT, Finance, Sustainability, and Leadership. Don't miss out!

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Junior Cybersecurity Analyst

Cyber attacks increase with every digital connection made around the world. Learn how to protect and defend an organization and gain employable skills to start your cyber career.

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Anthem Gateway

The Anthem Gateway is a resource exploring music industry in Wales created by young creatives for young people in Wales.

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FinTech for Schools

FinTech for Schools is the one-stop destination to understand how the latest technology is driving the FinTech world. Here you will learn how mobile payments work and exciting things such as how FinTech uses Artificial Intelligence to change the future of money. Watch the Video and see your options.

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PWC - Virtual Classroom

At PwC, we’re focused on helping you to achieve your full potential. Whether you already have an application in progress with us, or just want to learn more about PwC, there’s something for everyone in our Virtual Classroom programme.

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Cardiff Met - Short Courses & Microcredentials

We have developed a portfolio of digital technology micro-courses to help you upskill, continue your professional development, or learn something new in a flexible format.

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Ministry of Life Education

MOL Education Services is based in Splott, Cardiff and provides alternative education opportunities for 11 – 25-year-olds. We deliver Music Technology, Video, Photography, Multimedia and Events Management qualifications from pre-entry to level 2.

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Cardiff University - Step Up Programme

The Step Up Programme is a free, two-year, academic programme for college and sixth form students that offers the fantastic opportunity to experience university life through academic masterclasses and a university summer festival.

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Canva Design Skills

Learn the basics of graphic design package Canva here for free!

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National Film & Television School

NFTS Cymru Wales delivers a wide range of the National Film and Television School’s world-class training courses and also offers bespoke courses, designed and delivered to support the breadth of talent in Wales

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Youth Led Grant

The Youth-Led Grant awards are small grants allocated by the youth-led grant panel, to other young people for community action projects that encourage and create opportunities for more young people to get into volunteering.

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Tactile Universe

Welcome to the Tactile Universe, a public engagement project to open up astronomy and astrophysics to people with vision impairments.

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The Burns Price Foundation - The Change Makers Initiative

The Change Makers Initiative in Partnership with The Burns Price Foundation supports young people under the age of 19 from across the UK, with grants of £100 each to work on grass roots level ideas with art and science at the core of the social action project.

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Microsoft - Student Hub

Exploring a career in technology? Preparation for your career in tech begins here with free resources!

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Open Learn

Open Learn works with other organisations by providing free courses and resources that support our mission of opening up educational opportunities to more people in more places.

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BBC - Own It

Whether you're looking to get into making video for the first time or fancy a future career in games, get ideas and advice to supercharge your digital future.

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South Wales Police PPD Bursary

The South Wales Police PPD bursary offers a maximum of £4,000 to cover pre-application, study through years 1-3 on a Professional Policing Degree at one of the named Universities within the Terms of Reference and then application to South Wales Police.

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Business Analytics Excel Dashboard

The free business analytics course will train you how to build customized via various data visualization techniques in Business Analytics. By the end of the course, you will be thorough with Excel dashboard basics and how it can be used in storytelling utilizing data, charts, graphs.

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Job Profile Matcher

Introducing the new entry level job profile matcher tool. This tool has been designed in collaboration with (and primarily for) 13–18 year-olds. Funded by the HETV Skills fund at ScreenSkills.

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Amazon Future Engineer Bursary

The Bursary supports women A-level and BTEC/OCR students from low-income households pursuing computer science or related engineering degrees in UK universities. Receive up to £5,000/year towards undergraduate studies, along with industry mentorship for personal and community advancement.

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