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Training - Film Distribution Trainee Scheme

Do you love movies? Do you want to champion Welsh films and story-telling on the big screen? The FDA working with Film Hub Wales and MediaCymru is seeking to recruit two Welsh participants for its highly-regarded training programme starting in June 2025.

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Step into Work Academy

This free three-week programme starts w/c 24 March, building skills, confidence, and experience for employment. Join the Information & Recruitment Day on 6 March.

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Youth Action Academy

Single Parents Wellbeing is recruiting 12 young people (16-24) from Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea for the 2025 Youth Action Academy, an 8-month volunteer programme for those from single-parent households. Apply by Monday, 17th February!

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Construction Industry Night

Interested in the construction industry? Come and join us at Grange Pavilion Wednesday 19th March 6pm-7pm. Discover potential career and education pathways. Play and engage with fun activities throughout the night. Bring your friends and family for a fun evening!

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Foundational Economy Industry Night

Interested in the Foundational Economy Industry? Come and join us Wednesday 12th March 6pm-7pm. Discover potential career and education pathways. Play and engage with fun activities throughout the night. Bring your friends and family for a fun evening!

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Technology Industry Night

Interested in the Technologu Industry? Come and join us Tuesday 11th March 6pm-7pm. Discover potential career and education pathways. Play and engage with fun activities throughout the night. Bring your friends and family for a fun evening!

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Get Into Construction with Arc Training

Everyone starts somewhere. Get the skills, experience and opportunities to help you land a job. Connect with employers to start your career or further training in the construction sector.

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FREE Semiconductor Saturday Club (14-18)

Join an exciting club at Cardiff Business Technology Centre for ages 14-18! Gain hands-on experience and work towards a WJEC Level 2 Award in Semiconductors. Ideal for students interested in Maths, Science, Computer Science, or Technology. See the attached flyer for details!

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Cardiff Youth Service New Webpage 🌟

We’re excited to announce that THE new Cardiff Youth Service website is now live! If you haven’t had a chance to check it out yet, you can visit it here and find great opportunities!

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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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Explore March 2025

The Explore programme builds young people's confidence, enhancing teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills to prepare them for education, employment, training, or volunteering.

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Get Into Digital Accelerate, Feb 2025!

Get Into Digital ~ Accelerate is a 5-week programme for South Wales youth (16–30) to boost digital skills and prepare for careers in the digital sector through self-paced training on OpenLearn with the Open University.

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Kings Trust Explore March 2025

Boost your confidence by taking part in fun, challenging group activities. You will gain key skills to support you in life and work, including team work, leadership & communication.

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Get Into Retail Marks & Spencer, March 2025!

Exciting news! Our Get Into Retail programme with Marks & Spencer returns to Wales in March 2025. Open to NEETs aged 16–30, this 4-week programme offers retail experience and training with The King’s Trust, plus job opportunities for successful participants!

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Get Into Digital Accelerate

Get Into Digital ~ Accelerate is a 5-week programme for South Wales youth (16–30) to build digital skills and prepare for careers in the digital sector through self-paced OpenLearn training with the Open University.

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Get Ready with Cyber

This exciting opportunity for 16-30-year-olds explores Cyber Security in Newport this February. Whether you're starting out or expanding your knowledge, gain valuable insights into key areas of the field.

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The Cardiff Jobs Fair

Explore opportunities with 70+ employers, trainers, and service providers across sectors like admin, apprenticeships, and hospitality at the BIG Jobs Fair. Join us on Thursday, 6th February, 10:00 am–2:00 pm.

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Financial Services Academy (Part Time) February 2025

Looking to start or advance your career in financial services? Fully funded by Multiply, this academy offers essential skills like DiSC, leadership, and interview training, co-designed with industry leaders.

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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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Creative Apprenticeships & Creative Internships Programmes- Future Proof 2024-25

A&B Cymru’s Future Proof 2024-25, funded by the Arts Council of Wales Lottery, supports diverse arts careers. The program offers recent graduates 10-month paid internships in arts fundraising, crucial for income diversity in challenging times.

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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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Arts Council Wales - Creative Steps

Creative Steps supports individuals and organizations facing funding barriers, especially artists who are ethnically diverse, Deaf, disabled, neurodivergent, or have experienced discrimination. Eligible creatives can apply for funding between £500 and £10,000.

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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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Prime Video Craft Academy Training

If you're dedicated to the film and TV industry, open to all departments, and eager to specialize in scripted or unscripted production, this is your chance. Get paid while you learn!

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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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Summer Program for NEET 16-18 Year Olds!

Spaces are still available for our summer program for NEET 16-18 year olds! Running for five days starting the week of August 19th, this program offers valuable opportunities to build skills and confidence. Don't miss out—sign up today!

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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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The Creative Space

Drums, beats, guitars and bars - a creative space for under 25s. 4.30pm every Wednesday. Hosted by New Era Talent Inkspot Venue, The Old Church, Cardiff, CF24 1PU

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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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Grange Pavilion Job Club

Get Support with Job Search, CV & Cover Letter Writing, Universal Credit Support, Skills Training, Employability Projects and much more! Come down to the Grange Pavilion Job Club Every Wednesday between 10am-4pm

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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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The Democracy Box!

Are you, Aged 16-26 year old? Based or born in Wales? Spend at least 2 hours a day on social media? Want to get creative? Want to earn £15 an hour?

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Cardiff Deaf Cool Youth Club

Deaf Hub Wales offers weekly sessions for deaf and hard of hearing youths aged 11-25. Explore confidence building, role modeling, drumming, cooking, theater, and communication support. Engage in activities like Deaf Rave Workshops and Youth Achievement Awards. Every Thursday, 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

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Production Assistant Training Programme for Unscripted TV

UK-wide program targets new entrants, career switchers, returners, and individuals with transferable skills interested in unscripted production management. Supported by ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund, it offers training in the industry.

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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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Sustainability Coordinator Training- Media Cymru

Sustainability Coordinator training for scripted productions is a unique training programme, driven by a pressing need for a more sustainable approach to film production in Wales.

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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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Channel 4 Production Training Scheme

This Training Scheme is designed for entry-level talent, welcoming diverse backgrounds. Whether you're a recent graduate, have industry experience, or none at all, it's ideal. This year-long, fully paid program offers training from top UK TV professionals, nurturing new talent for the industry.

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A Screen Alliance Wales & Wheest Films Partnership

Wales Documentary Support Network is a multi-stage project comprising on-line and face-to-face activities designed to identify, support, engage, elevate and educate the existing cohort of documentary filmmakers in Wales, as well as encourage new documentary enthusiasts into the industry too.

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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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Cardiff University - Discover Project

Our Discovery Project is designed specifically for 14-19 year olds who have autism spectrum conditions.

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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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Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity professionals, our modern heroes, safeguard data and systems from cyber threats, offering high demand, good salaries, and abundant opportunities. #GenZ, intrigued by Cyber? Explore Simplilearn's playlist, the world's leading online Bootcamp. VIDEO CONTENT

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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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