Work experience helps you test out a career and build new skills. It is also a great way to impress future employers. Find local work experience opportunities in Cardiff:
Get the skills, experience & opportunities to help you land a job. Have a chance to learn about roles in retail and M&S cafes. Gain on the job training & an opportunity of a job with M&S. Receive personalised support from The King's Trust On Programme & post programme. 16-30 yr olds.
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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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At PwC, we value diverse perspectives. New World, New Skills is a paid work experience programme for school students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, offering a snapshot of PwC life, the working world, and early careers opportunities.
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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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Discover is our work experience offering that has virtual and in person elements to give you a unique opportunity to explore what makes Rolls-Royce a business that has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century.
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Join us for a short-term (up to three weeks) unpaid opportunity. Gain insight into transport careers, build skills, and gain practical experience to kick-start your career.
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If you're considering your next step—whether an apprenticeship, university, or your first job—our 'GET IN' Taster Experiences let you explore career paths at the BBC and see if it's the right fit for you.
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Whether you’re interested in volunteering or have NHS work experience, we offer various opportunities. Work experience candidates will undergo a brief recruitment process, including an occupational health check and form completion.
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Welsh National Opera offers valuable work experience opportunities, providing hands-on exposure to the performing arts industry through various roles in production, administration, and creative teams for aspiring professionals.
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Placements are a great way to gain valuable work experience and learn new skills. At Amgueddfa Cymru we offer many types of placement. Click here to find out more.
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Cardiff University is committed to offering students opportunities for work-related learning, including short work experience insights, paid internships, and full-year placements.
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Explore engineering, design, and project management with AtkinsRéalis. Dive into consultancy, transportation, infrastructure, aerospace, technology, and more. Discover how these fields collaborate to tackle humanity's greatest challenges.
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Interested in gaining valuable work experience? Explore a company dedicated to inspiring the next generation of innovators for a sustainable future. Deciding your future path can be tough, so we offer insights into working life to help you make informed choices.
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This programme is designed for those aspiring to shape the built-environment industry, creating a cleaner, greener, safer world for future generations. Whether you're a school leaver, graduate, professional, or undergrad seeking a placement, we offer tailored opportunities to help your career goals.
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A well-supervised but independent placement relating to an area of science, quantitative social science, computing, technology, engineering or maths - or a combination!
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Take a look at what the Mullany Fund mentors have to say about their chosen careers. They provide some useful insight into specific careers and will also help to give you a virtual experience of a ‘day in the life’ of a relevant job.
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Enhance your woodworking skills and become a responsible qualified carpenter with this free online training course.
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This free plumbing course will teach you the necessary skills you need to kick off your plumbing career in no time at all.
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Learn the theories, safe practices and proven procedures of the electrical trade with this free online training course.
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Boom Cymru are taking work experience enquiries for young people looking to get in to the film and TV production sector.
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Explore a range of unique work experience placements in the construction industry with Willmott Dixon.
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The University Health Board has a wide range of work experience placements for school students and young adults within the Cardiff and Vale area. View a list of opportunities available...
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Complete our work experience programme and get a step closer to a career in creative. In this 5 step programme we'll introduce you to real careers and real people as you learn more about what goes into the thriving creative industry that you see around you.
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Work weekends and school holidays serving café customers, preparing barista drinks, supervising children's play areas and parties, delivering excellent customer service, and ensuring play equipment remains safe, clean, and enjoyable for every visitor.
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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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"GCSE Results Day Support Youth Employment Mentors available across Cardiff Hubs for advice and support" 20th August 2026
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"A-Level Results Day Support Youth Employment Mentors available across Cardiff Hubs for advice and support" 13th August 2026
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