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Free Lyric Writing Sessions- Better You Better Me Records CIC

Are you aged 14 -19 and passionate about music and writing? Come along to our lyric writing sessions and develop your skills in a creative and supportive environment. No experience needed — just bring your ideas!

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Get Into the Fitness Industry

Do you want to help others achieve their fitness goals? On completion of this course, you will gain: Level 2 Customer Service Level 2 Manual Handling Level 2 Emergency First Aid LA Training Information Session / Career Talk ✅ Sign up now!

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Get Into Admin

Looking to start a career in administration? On completion of this course, you will gain: Level 2 Customer Service Level 1 Spreadsheets Entry Level 3 Career Preparation ✅ Sign up now!

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Get Into Barista (Ages 16–25)

Are you interested in working in the coffee industry? On completion of this course, you will gain: Level 2 Customer Service Level 2 Food Safety Level 2 Principles of Preparing and Serving Hot Drinks Numeracy Skills ✅ Sign up now!

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Into Work Job Club Workshops July

Join our short, focused sessions in Cardiff to boost your job search. Get help with CVs, applications, interview skills, and exploring career options in a supportive environment. Ideal for anyone looking to get into work or improve their employability.

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Explore Your Future – St Mellons Hub

📍 Wednesday, September 10th | 12–3PM Not sure what to do next? Come to explore your future – Employment, Education and Training information and support for young people aged 16–24 years. 🎁 Chance to win 1 x Tablet! 🎧 3 x Bluetooth headphones per event

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Explore Your Future – Powerhouse Hub

📍 Friday, September 5th | 12–3PM Not sure what to do next? Come to explore your future – Employment, Education and Training information and support for young people aged 16–24 years. 🎁 Chance to win 1 x Tablet! 🎧 3 x Bluetooth headphones per event

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Explore Your Future – Grange Pavilion

📍 Wednesday, September 3rd | 12–3PM Not sure what to do next? Come to explore your future – Employment, Education and Training information and support for young people aged 16–24 years. 🎁 Chance to win 1 x Tablet! 🎧 3 x Bluetooth headphones per event

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Explore Your Future – Central Library

📍 Thursday, August 28th | 10AM–1PM Not sure what to do next? Come to explore your future – Employment, Education and Training information and support for young people aged 16–24 years. 🎁 Chance to win 1 x Tablet! 🎧 3 x Bluetooth headphones per event

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Explore Your Future – North Ely Youth Centre

📍 Tuesday, August 19th | 12–3PM Not sure what to do next? Come to explore your future – Employment, Education and Training information and support for young people aged 16–24 years. 🎁 Chance to win 1 x Tablet! 🎧 3 x Bluetooth headphones per event

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Talent4 Tech - Tech Flex Challenge

Aged 14-18? Have a bug idea that uses tech to make a difference? Pitch your plan live on stage at Talen4Tech to be in with a chance of winning a prize. Entry Closes 17.10.25

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Sound Progression – Band Practice & Recording Sessions (14 – 25 yrs)

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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Fridays Young Creators

A safe space for young people who want to learn new skills and meet others who share an interest in multimedia to create episodes of ‘The Butetown Buzz’.

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Discord Online youth club (13-25yrs)

Our Discord online youth clubs are a safe space for young people to gain support from youth workers, meet new young people and access a range of opportunities from online gaming sessions to art workshops, to in person trips and activities.

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Fridays Book Club (14-25yrs)

Come and join others who are passionate about reading and writing books. No need to book, just turn up and get involved!

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Next Steps Support (16+ year)

Are you a year 11 leaver and need support with your next steps? we can support you! We will work with you to explore your options and help break down the barriers standing in your way!

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Grassroots Summer with a DIFFerence programme (From 21st of July)

Young people who attend CAVC will get an opportunity to continue to engage with the Youth Service this summer holidays offering opportunities to cook, get creative and gardening.

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Speech and Language Therapy Career Event 3

Are you considering a career in Speech & Language Therapy? In just 3 years, you will achieve a vocational qualification that can lead you into a multitude of career paths!

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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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National Careers Events

Join one of the UK’s leading careers events, bringing together employers, training providers, colleges, and universities under one roof. Explore apprenticeship opportunities, job vacancies, further education options, and skills workshops. Cardiff City Stadium 10.02.2026

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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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Careers in Education & Healthcare

Are you an adult considering a new career? Or are you working in these sectors and want to progress? Pop in and chat to our team about the career you want and the part-time course to get you there. Apply now. Start September

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Get Into Housing: Into Works Flyer

Start a rewarding career in housing with paid work placements, skill-building, experience, and personalized mentoring.

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Get Into Housing: Into Works

Interested in becoming a cleaner? This short overview covers the basics of the role, training opportunities, and how to start your career in cleaning within the housing sector.

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Meet The Employer Comfort Care

Interested in a rewarding career? Join our brief info session to learn about becoming a Care Worker with Comfort Care. Discover job opportunities, the skills needed, and how to start your journey in the care sector.

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Into Work Job Club Workshops

Join our short, focused sessions in Cardiff to boost your job search. Get help with CVs, applications, interview skills, and exploring career options in a supportive environment. Ideal for anyone looking to get into work or improve their employability.

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Get into Cafés with M&S

Free 4-week programme for 16–30-year-olds not in work, education, or training. Gain hands-on experience in an M&S Café, with training, free travel and lunch, plus a chance at a job and six months of support. • Taster Day: Monday 7th July 2025 • Programme runs: 21st July – 13th August 2025 (4 weeks)

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Explore Job Opportunities

Interested in exploring career opportunities? You'll gain insight into the job market, identify your skills, build confidence, learn interview techniques, and prepare for the workplace—all while earning a Level 3 Exploring Job Opportunities certificate.

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Explore Programme

Boost your confidence by taking part in fun, challenging group acitivities. You will gain new skills to support you in work and life including teamwork, leadership and communication skills.

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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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King's Trust - Get Into Lifeguarding 2025

Get Into Lifeguarding is a free 2-week course (16–27 June, 9am–5pm) at LC Swansea for 16–30s not in education, training or work. Gain an NPLQ and explore a career in the leisure sector.

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Get Into Retail - TK Maxx and Homesense

Exciting news — our Get Into Retail programme with TK Maxx and Homesense is back! This 4-week opportunity is for NEET young people aged 16–30 looking to gain hands-on experience in retail.

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Get Started with Womens Football

A Female Focused 5 day course to develop soft skills, build confidence, resilience and gain knowledge on health & well-being.  Women not in full-time education, employment, or training? Women looking to build confidence and communication skills.

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Screen 4 Schools - Autumn Term 2025

A six-session film course covering SFX makeup, storytelling, set design, green screen, camera, sound, editing, and music. Participants develop and film their own projects, guided by practical tasks and homework.

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Channel 4 Production Training Scheme (1)

The TV industry needs you!. Learn from the very best the television industry has to offer. On the Production Training Scheme, you can pick the right pathway for you - with companies across unscripted television, you can find the role that's best suited to your skill set and interests.

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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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Help Musicians - Fast Track Awards

Whether it's covering the cost of short courses, investing in new software, or seizing opportunities to record, release, or perform—Fast Track has you covered. Support of up to £500 to help you seize an opportunity.

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The Artbeat Anthem - New Era Talent

Master the arts of DJing, singing, poetry, rap, music producing & graffiti for free (Under 25s) with New Era Talent every Wednesday 16:30 - 18:30 at Inkspot.

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Escape Records: Opportunities

Escape Records have a whole range of job opportunities available. The launch of Escape Records is a huge development that sees the brand new record label, as well as all their existing festivals and club nights falls under on exciting new brand.

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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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Adult Learning, Learning for Work

Term 3 timetable program offered by Adult Learning. From understanding Autism, Digital Creativity, Alterations & Repairs, Improving Conversational English and more!

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Learning for Work DICE

Term 3 timetable for the Disability Inclusion in Community Education (DICE) programme offered by Adult Learning Cardiff.

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Creative Writing & Art

A creative mix of art and writing — using artwork to inspire short stories and poems through different art forms. Thursdays 10am-12pm

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PCSO Recruitment Campaign 2025

Interested in becoming a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO)? PCSOs play a vital role, building strong links between communities and the police. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups.

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Green Skills Saturday Club

Young people will design and build parts of a Renewable Energy Centre—like wind turbines, solar panels, and EVs—while programming systems to track performance. 24 May – 26 July 2025

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Multiply Timetable

Multiply, part of the Into Work Advice Service, offers free, practical, and accessible training to help adults boost confidence and improve essential skills like literacy and numeracy. Join our workshops throughout May!

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Learn to Code with the Digital Support Team

Get an introduction to coding and explore its real-world uses in this beginner-friendly course. Need to boosy your digital skills? Enrol onto a digital training workshop!

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Jobs Club Workshop May 2025

Join our Jobs Club Workshop from 6th-21st May 2025 to learn how to apply for jobs, including Cardiff Council roles, write an effective CV, and prepare for interviews. Get expert advice and support to enhance your job search.

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Get Into Warehousing

Are you thinking about a warehouse job? Join us on 29th-30th May 2023, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM, to learn key skills and insights to help you start your career in warehousing.

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Get Into Barista 12th-13rd May 2025

Looking to become a barista? Join us for a comprehensive training session from 19th-23rd May 2023, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Learn essential skills, coffee knowledge, and customer service techniques to kickstart your career in the coffee industry.

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Get Into Barista 19th-23rd May 2025

Looking to become a barista? Join us for a comprehensive training session from 19th-23rd May 2023, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Learn essential skills, coffee knowledge, and customer service techniques to kickstart your career in the coffee industry.

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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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BFI Skills Cluster Taster Days

The BFI Skills Cluster for Wales | Siop Un Stop - One Stop Shop | is a partnership between Sgil Cymru, Creative Wales & Screen Alliance Wales (SAW)

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Cyfle Cymru Newsletter

We're excited to share our Cyfle Cymru Newsletter, highlighting the amazing energy, creativity, and progress across our project this month.

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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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Sound and Music - In the Making

The 12-month program helps 50 young UK music creators develop their skills, confidence, and ambition, guided by top composers and tutors to achieve their artistic and professional goals.

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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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Rubicon Dance - Extended Diploma

This course offers exceptional dance training for talented young people with potential and a strong work ethic. You'll develop technique in various dance styles, creative and performance skills, while earning academic qualifications to progress to top UK conservatoires and dance schools.

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MOL Education Level 1 Music and Video Production

The BTEC Level 1 Music and Video Production course covers vocal recording, music production, videography, video editing, and DJing, providing practical skills for careers in music and media.

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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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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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Self-Shooting - Introduction

Our popular 2-day Self-Shooting course is perfect for beginners, covering essential skills and hands-on practice to film confidently. Combining theory and practical exercises, it provides a solid foundation for any camera or shooting format.

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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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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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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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