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Preparing For Work

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.

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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Santander Open Academy

Whether you’re a student, worker or don’t have any qualifications or work experience, Santander Open Academy offers a wide range of courses, content and scholarships for you to build up your career prospects.

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Own the Clock

Time waits for no one, so why not harness the power of effective time management? Learn strategies for prioritisation and goal setting, uncover techniques to boost efficiency and reduce stress, and gain practical tools for focused work sessions.

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Santander Course | Time Management

This course equips you with practical tools and self-assessments to boost productivity, identify peak performance moments, and build sustainable work routines.

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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.

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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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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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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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Help Getting A Job

If you're 16 to 30 and want to gain experience, skills, training and confidence to help you into work, you've come to the right place.

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Escape Records: Opportunities

Escape Records is offering various job opportunities under their new brand, including volunteers, performers, media and press roles, DJs, artists and bands, ambassadors, and influencers. Get involved in creating unforgettable experiences, promoting the brand, and showcasing local talent.

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PGL Job Adverts

Your Adventure starts here. Have fun, enrich young lives and grow a rewarding career.

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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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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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Microsoft Build Your Tech Resilience

Build your tech resilience through this range of online learning modules from tech giants Microsoft.

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ESOL & ESOL Plus

Courses to improve your English and train for a career.

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Free Adult Basic Education Courses

Improve your skills with Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy courses starting in September, January and April.

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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.

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PWC Employability Hub

A place where you’ll find useful virtual tools to support you to develop key employability skills.

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Job Interview Support: Pineshield Health & Social Care

Interview advice from Pineshield for those looking to get into the health & social care sector.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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ISG’s Learning Alliance Wales – Construction Pathways Navigator

An interactive document that helps you navigate through a variety of construction career pathways.

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Job Interview Support: John Lewis & Partners

Interview advice from John Lewis for those looking to get into the retail sector.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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The Prince's Trust Opportunity Hour: Kickstart Scheme

The Prince's Trust Opportunity Hour: Kickstart Scheme Video Content

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Springboard Programmes

Our free courses offer participants soft skills and confidence building, employability training covering CVs, interviews, and job hunting, certified e-learning in hospitality, accredited qualifications, and personalized 121 mentoring. Plus, guaranteed interviews with current hospitality employers.

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Job Interview Support: Willmott Dixon Construction

Interview advice from Willmott Dixon for those looking to get into the construction sector.

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Cardiff Council Youth Services - Post 16

Cardiff Youth Service are part of Cardiff Council’s Education department. We work with young people aged 11-25 to develop personal, social and educational development through a variety of opportunities.

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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.

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The Skills Toolkit

A range of free courses to help you learn new skills or get a new job!

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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.

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    Community Football Coaching

    The Foundation Degree in Community Football Coaching and Development offers a variety of exciting career paths within the football industry. We work closely with our partners, the University of South Wales and EFL in the Community to ensure that you have the very best learning experience.

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    NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Sport & Activity

    The NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Sport & Activity is a unique course where students can further their love of sport and passion for learning. This qualification is equivalent to three A-levels and provides the entry requirements for most major Universities.

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    BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sport

    We’re proud to be able to offer our students a relaxed atmosphere to learn and the opportunity to transfer what they’ve learned in the classroom through structured, practical training sessions.

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    Graduate Support Engineer

    Aforza seeks a Graduate Support Engineer to join our Technical Support team. You'll resolve customer issues with our cloud-based solutions using deep knowledge of Aforza’s application and the Salesforce coding expertise you’ve developed.

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