If you’re aged 16 – 19 and searching for the right next step in education or into work, Jobs Growth Wales+ can support you to get there. It’s a great way to boost your confidence, grow your skills and gain experience by getting a taste of work in an area that you might be interested in.
Jobs Growth Wales+ offers access to free training, work placements and paid jobs with employers in your area. The programme is flexible and designed around you, meaning it’s a great option regardless of the level of support you need.
(A-levels, BTEC or other Level 3 qualifications)
Whether you want to continue your studies at sixth form or at college, both typically offer access to A-levels or BTEC qualifications (although this may vary depending on the institution).
Studying A-Levels, BTEC or any other equivalent qualification is a great way to increase your knowledge and develop your skills, allowing you to improve your independence and motivation.
Available aged 16+
Apprenticeships are a great way to accelerate your career by providing you with workplace experience and job-specific skills. As an apprentice you can earn a wage while you work and learn.
Apprenticeships are available in a wide range of job roles and sectors. There is an apprenticeship to suit everyone, regardless of your skill level or where you are in your education or career pathway.
Apprenticeships are available from level 2 to 5 for some courses.
Available aged 16+
Entering higher education will give you the opportunity to study your chosen subject and increase your knowledge. Going to university is not only a great way to enhance your skills, but it also gives you the opportunity to build essential life skills as you gain independence.
Studying at university allows you to improve your communication, gain confidence and learn to manage your time, all of which are core skills when you enter the workplace. If you’d like to know more about going to university, contact Careers Wales or visit the UCAS website.
Available aged 18+
Degree apprenticeships are level 6 apprenticeships and are the highest-level apprenticeship you can complete in Wales. In North Wales, you can complete a degree apprenticeship in Digital/ICT, Engineering,
Advanced Manufacturing and Low Carbon Energy, Efficiency and Sustainability. These programmes provide an alternative, work-basedlearning route to a degree.
On completion of the programme, you will receive a full university degree from one of our regional universities. Application of skills and knowledge learnt into the workplace are a key element of a degree apprenticeship.
Available aged 18+
Academia isn’t for everyone – you might prefer to look for work after you complete your current qualification. North Wales has a wide range of exciting employers that you could work with, who offer great opportunities to grow and progress.
Careers Wales can help you write your CV, application forms and personal statements. They can also help you prepare for interviews or find employers that are recruiting.
To find out more about the support available to you, contact Careers Wales.
Available aged 16+ (This can vary by employer)
Do you have a business idea that could you think could be successful? The right attitude is the first step to becoming an entrepreneur! If you are driven, resilient and have a willingness to work hard, you could have what it takes to be your own boss. With the right help and some self-belief, who knows where your ideas could take you.
To find out how to get started in self-employment, contact Business Wales who can offer you free business training and start-up advice.
Working Wales can also support you to develop your business ideas.
Available aged 16+
Work experience is a vital part of your ability to be work ready. Work experience is an opportunity for you to learn new skills and explore information about an industry by spending time in the workplace.
The New Curriculum for Wales has been designed to embed Careers and Work-Related Experience (CWRE) into your everyday learning in school to give you new insights into career pathways and opportunities across all sectors. Work experience is the best way for you to discover what you love and start to build your skill set ahead of entering the workplace.
Available aged 16+ (This can vary by employer)
Volunteering is a rewarding way to support your community. Regardless of how much time you can commit, there will be opportunities to suit you. Volunteering is something you can do in your spare time, whether you’re continuing to study, already in employment or while you consider your options. By volunteering, you could increase your job prospects and learn new skills, helping you to improve your self-confidence.
Volunteer work also looks great on your CV as it shows that you are motivated to develop yourself while also supporting your community.
Available aged 16+ (This can vary by organisation)
Not sure what your next steps are? You could take a gap year! A gap year is usually time taken out by individuals finishing their education in college or sixth form. Everyone’s gap years are individual to you and what you want to achieve. It’s an exciting time that you could spend gaining work experience, volunteering or even travelling. Careers Wales have information available about the different ways you can have a valuable gap year
Available aged 16+
