About Us
Careers Wales was launched in April 2001; bringing the seven Welsh careers companies under a national brand name and forming the first all age careers guidance service in the UK. Funded by the Welsh Assembly Government, Careers Wales has responsibility for delivering: careers information, advice and guidance to young people and adults across Wales; the Work Force Development initiative; Education Business Partnerships and Youth Gateway.
What is Careers Wales?
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Careers Wales is an all-Wales service that gives people of all ages free careers information, advice and guidance
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Funded by the Welsh Assembly Government, Careers Wales was set up in 2001 bringing together six careers companies across Wales under one name.
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Our work contributes to the Welsh Assembly Government's Lifelong Learning Agenda, encouraging people to engage in learning, skills, and career development, leading to economic prosperity for individuals and the nation as a whole.
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As well as providing careers information and advice, Careers Wales manages services such as the learndirect telephone helpline, Workforce Development, Education Business Partnerships, Business Support Services, Youth Gateway and CLIC, the national information and advice service for young people aged 11-25.
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Careers Wales is committed to equal opportunities. Our services are designed to meet individual needs regardless of race, gender, marital status, age, disability, beliefs, sexual orientation, social or economic background.
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Our services are available in English and Welsh. You are welcome to correspond with us in English or Welsh.
Accessing our services
Careers information and advice can be accessed at:
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around 80 full and part-time Careers Centres and Careers Shops across the country
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through mobile units covering mid-Wales
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the learndirect telephone helpline 0800 100 900
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www.careerswales.com
Our mission: Developing people through lifelong career planning
Careers Wales is committed to equal opportunities. All our services are designed to meet individual needs regardless of gender, age, special needs, race or religious belief. If you have any special requirements please contact your local careers centre or careers shop.
Careers Wales Services
Individuals - How we can help you:
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We can offer you careers advice and guidance whatever your age
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Our Careers Libraries have Information about jobs, careers, courses and the local employment scene. You can also use our computers to research information using the Internet or careers software
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Are you 16 to 19 and looking for work or training? We offer a vacancy service to help you find you the job or training place you want.
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learndirect 0800 100 900 - phone up free for information on local and national course and training opportunities
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Youth Gateway is here to help you if you're between 16 -19 and want some support before moving onto your next step. You could improve your skills and confidence, have fun and meet new people! We also work with small groups of students in schools.
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Thinking of changing career? Want to know what you're good at or which careers would suit you? Then ask about our Psychometric and Personality Testing service for adults
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Whatever your age we can help you to improve your CV, the way you complete application forms and your interview skills
How we help schools & colleges:
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Improving and developing Education Business Partnerships (EBP) - we provide activities like work experience, mentoring, business awareness and enterprise days which prepare young people for the world of work
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Advising on innovative ways to deliver Careers and Work Related Education and encouraging schools and colleges to improve the quality of their provision through working towards the Careers Wales Quality Award
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Offering specialist guidance to young people through individual interviews, group activities other related events
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Providing training and support on Careers Education and Work Related Education to staff in schools and colleges across Wales
How we can help employers:
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Finding the right young people to fill your vacancies
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Inform on the latest changes in education and training
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A range of tailored Business Support Services including help with recruitment and selection, Work Force Development and redundancy counselling
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Advice and support on how to work more closely with local schools and colleges
How we work in partnership:
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We work in partnership with a range of organisations including Educational Establishments, Employers, Young People's Partnerships, Training Providers, CCETs, Youth Services, Job Centre Plus, local councils, DELLS and the Voluntary sector
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We are always keen to expand the number of organisations that we work in partnership with. If you feel that you would like to find out more then please get in touch.
