If you need some extra support before you take your next steps in further education, employment or training, check out some of the support services and career development opportunities below.
Civil Service in Wales Careers Fayre
With over 35 different departments in Wales, there’s always opportunities to join the Civil Service to make a real difference to people’s lives.nLearn more about these opportunities and meet different departments on Wednesday 15 May (10am – 1pm)
Pill Millenium Centre, Courtybella Terrace, Newport NP20 2LA
May Recruitment Event- NHS Wales
Open to All! You will have the opportunity to meet with a variety of Departments and Professions, showcasing the wealth of Careers available within the Health Board.
Event Details: 16/05/2024 @ Hilton Hotel, Kingsway, Greyfriars Road, Cardiff, CF10 3HH
Semiconductor Technologies Skills Bootcamp
Ready to amplify your career? Learn the skills needed to become a Semiconductor Technician – an in-demand role with huge growth potential, in the world’s most valuable and critical industry. During this 10-week fast-track Skills Bootcamp, you will embark on an enlightening exploration into the intricate realm of semiconductor technologies – the fundamental technology behind 5G, Electic Vehicles, and space satellites and more!
Start Date: 22/07/2024
Coding Academy
Co-designed with CAVC, FinTech Wales Skills Group and leading Tech organisations aim to address the skills shortages in industry. You will develop well-rounded skills and gain valuable qualifications that boost your career prospects in the Tech sector. You will gain a foundational knowledge in:
Coding
Professional practice in an IT context
Creating a Procedural Computer Program
Database Application
Construction Multi-Skills- Building Heroes
At Building Heroes, our programme is designed to equip our learners with essential skills, boost career prospects, and provide a supportive community that understands the unique challenges faced by those who have served or are connected to the military. We provide quality training and employment/welfare support, ensuring a smooth transition into civilian life and the construction industry for all of our learners. The course includes instruction in plastering, tiling, painting and decorating, bricklaying, plumbing, and carpentry.
19th February - 22nd March
15th April - 17th May
3rd June - 5th July
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.
Young Person’s Guarantee
The Welsh Government’s Young Person’s Guarantee provides everyone between 16 and 25 in Wales with the offer of support to gain a place in education, training, or an apprenticeship, find a job or become self employed. The guarantee provides help with:
Choosing the right course
Finding an apprenticeship
Job searching and help through the application process
Starting your own business
So, explore your options below or get in touch with one of our trained advisers and start to build the future you want today!
Career Matcher- Civil Service
We understand that finding a career can be overwhelming. So we want to help you.
Takes less than 5 minutes
Shows you areas in the Civil Service that could be a good fit for you
Channel 4 and NFTS Online Masterclass and Training Sessions
So You Want to Work in TV? is aimed at people looking to take the first steps into the TV sector or those who are in the early stages of their career and wanting to progress. There are many sessions to attend online! Please visit for more information
Adult Learning into Work
Adult Learning Cardiff offer a range of flexible learning opportunities that are designed to support individuals to take their first steps back into learning and to assist them to progress to further learning, training or employment. Courses include:Health and Social Care
Digital Skills and Technology
Animation and Programming
Food Skills for Work
Employability Skills
Short Pre-Employability Courses
One Million Mentors
One Million Mentors is a community - based mentoring project that has one simple aim: connect one million young people with one million life - changing opportunities. 1MM connects young people with businesses, professionals and people within local communities who have the experience and expertise in the world of work and want to share it.
Applications ongoing
The Skills Toolkit
A range of free courses to help you learn new skills or get a new job!
Disability Inclusion Community Education (DICE)
DICE (Learning for Work) has two separate discrete programmes designed for adults with either an experience of mental heath issues or a learning difficulty.
DICE (Learning for Life) offer several recreational courses for adults with high support needs. These courses are suitable for adults who wish to participate in an enjoyable activity to improve their health, well-being and social skills.
Project Search – Supported Employment Programme
Project Search is a supported employment programme for young adults with learning difficulties or autism.
SAFE's Skills for Work in a Global Wales
Many exciting workshops to develop skills for Work! From Cofee Barista Training & Retail Training.
National Lottery Wales: Destination Hospitality
Get your career in Hospitality off to a great start! Learn many skills including CV Building, Aplying for Jobs, Interview Techniques/ practise and much more!
Grange Pavilion Job Club
Get Support with Job Search, CV & Cover Letter Wrtiting, Universal Credit Support, Skills Training, Employability Projects and much more!
Come down to the Grange Pavillion Job Club Every Wednesday between 10am-4pm
Cardiff Council Youth Services - Post 16
Our team have been busy behind the scenes organising lots of exciting opportunities for young people across Cardiff. Our Post 16 Pop Up Provisions will be starting up next week - come along to say hello
Food & Drink Career Passport
We are running a Careers Passport scheme for young people looking for a Career within the Food and Drink sector. You can access free online training for L2 Certificates in Food Safety, Health and Safety, Haccp and Allergen awareness which are the 4 main requirements to work in the sector.
All Stars Trainee Gymnastics Coach Programme
All Stars Trainee Gymnastics Coach Programme Do you enjoy working with children, have a passion for sport and exercise and want to be involved with a growing gymnastics club?
Job Interview Support: Willmott Dixon Construction
Interview advice from Willmott Dixon for those looking to get into the construction sector.
Onsite Experience Construction Hub
Interested in a career in construction?
Gain onsite work experience, complete basic construction training courses and explore different pathways into construction careers.
Springboard Programmes
All of our courses are free to participants, and include: Soft skills and confidence building training, Employability skills training – CVs, interview skills, effective job hunt, Hospitality related certified e-learning, Hospitality related accredited qualifications and 121 mentoring and coaching.
Guaranteed interviews with hospitality employers recruiting now
The Princes Trust- Upto £200 in Financial Support
The Princes Trust- Upto £200 in Financial Support
The Prince's Trust Opportunity Hour: Kickstart Scheme
The Prince's Trust Opportunity Hour: Kickstart Scheme Video Content
Class Cymru Student Support Wales
CLASS Cymru stands for Care Leavers Activities and Student Support, and is made up of universities, colleges, social services and charities across Wales who support those with care experience to go on to Further and Higher Education.
Skills to Succeed Academy
Need help to make career decisions? Want the skills needed to find and keep a job? Do you need help with research, applying and preparing for an interview? The Skills to Succeed Academy can help you answer all these questions and more!
Free 60 Minute Coding Session for Beginners
Enjoy this 60 minute coding class in which you’ll learn about what coding is and how coding knowledge can help you in your current career or open up new career possibilities.
BAM Construction Careers Module
The purpose of this module is to give you an insight into the roles BAM offers. How you can apply for them, the skills you have now and how you can hone your skills to become work ready.
Job Interview Support: John Lewis & Partners
Interview advice from John Lewis for those looking to get into the retail sector.
ISG’s Learning Alliance Wales – Construction Pathways Navigator
An interactive document that helps you navigate through a variety of construction career pathways.
Digital Drop-in Sessions
Do you need help with your digital skills? Support with setting up a device? Or perhaps you want to find out more about social media and online safety? If so, why not give one of our digital surgery sessions a go?
Personal Learning Accounts (PLA)
A Personal Learning Account (PLA) is a programme funded by Welsh Government which allows those who meet the criteria below to access FREE courses and professional qualifications that develop your skills and help you to progress or change your career.
The Mullany Fund – A Social Mobility Charity
Working to give every young person in Wales the opportunity of accessing a career in the life sciences regardless of their background.
Careersville
To young people fully understand the opportunities available in the health sector and make informed choices, we developed Careersville: a virtual village. Careersville houses different elements of health and care opportunities and the associated careers available.
Job Interview Support: Pineshield Health & Social Care
Interview advice from Pineshield for those looking to get into the health & social care sector.
PWC Employability Hub
A place where you’ll find useful virtual tools to support you to develop key employability skills.
Boss & Brew Barista Life Workshops
Register your interest to join us at Boss & Brew Academy to learn the art of making delicious coffee whilst boosting your employability skills at the same time!
Screen Alliance Wales Video Resource Library
Video Resources page where you can find a library of videos of previous careers cafes and masterclasses. There is so much to explore, with advice from top industry experts about a variety of areas within the media.
Free Adult Basic Education Courses
Improve your skills with Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy courses starting in September, January and April.
Microsoft Build Your Tech Resilience
Build your tech resilience through this range of online learning modules from tech giants Microsoft.
Microsoft Learn Career Connected
Microsoft partners and customers need people that have the technical skills that can expand their business. Let us help you get the skills you need, meet the employers that are hiring through our LinkedIn private group, and get the job you want.
Microsoft TechHer Student
Microsoft's TechHer Student community has been created for tech-curious college or university students who are looking to connect with like-minded women where they can learn, network and explore the tech industry.
Microsoft Student Ambassador
Become a Student Ambassador. Amplify your impact and establish yourself as a mentor and leader in your community while developing the technical skills and emotional intelligence you need to succeed.
Microsoft The Imagine Cup
Dream it. Build it. Live it. The Imagine Cup is full of opportunities to gain new skills, access exclusive training, unlock mentorship opportunities, and have a chance to win great prizes and make a difference in the world.
The Onsite Construction Academy
The Onsite Construction Academy welcomes young people to take part in our free construction training programme. We offer quality onsite training and work experience with a wide range of contractors to give you the skills you need to progress your career.
