Careers Wales

Local to and looking for a supportive and inclusive space to explore your career options?

We’re hosting an event especially for anyone who is neurodivergent or suspect they may be.

📍Cardiff Careers Wales Centre, CF10 2HH
🗓️17 June 2026

Come and meet supportive employers and support agencies. Learn about local training courses and volunteering opportunities.

The event is free to attend, but you need to book a session.

Find out more and book here: https://careerswales.gov.wales/events/celebrating-neurodivergence

This (and beyond), we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community 🏳️‍🌈

We’re committed to supporting everybody to feel confident, included, and empowered to be themselves at work ❤️

Take a look at our top tips for finding an inclusive employer below 👇🏼

Do you know somebody due to leave sixth form or college this year, and needs help with their next steps?

Our support is available via:

💬 Live chat
📞 Phone
👥 Face-to-face
💻 Video call

Find out more: https://careerswales.gov.wales/plan-your-career/features/moving-on-moving-up-from-college-and-sixth-form

Diolch yn fawr to all the organisations, employers and partners who supported pupils across Cymru throughout May 🙌

From live site visits and hands-on workshops to inspiring industry talks, pupils experienced a wide range of meaningful activities that brought careers to life.

Throughout the month, they explored opportunities in:
🏗️ Construction and quantity surveying
🍽️ Hospitality and catering
🏭 Manufacturing
🌊 Flood and environmental engineering
🎬 Creative industries and media
🏨 Tourism and hospitality
🏠 Home safety and product design
…and more!

These experiences are helping young people build skills, confidence and real insight into the world of work 👏

Find out how you can get involved 👉 https://careerswales.gov.wales/employers/working-with-schools/the-education-business-partnership

Diolch for making a real difference 💚

In May 2025, career check surveys were completed by over 12,000 young people in Wales ✅😲

Ask your child if they have completed the survey and find out about the answers they gave. It’s a great opportunity to learn about their career aspirations and get involved with your child’s career journey 👍🏼

Learn more about how we support learners in years 10 and 11 👇🏼
https://careerswales.gov.wales/parents/your-child-in-years-10-and-11

Jack wasn’t sure what his future looked like, but with our support, he explored his interests in media and sports journalism, built his confidence, and started to see a range of possible next steps that felt right for him.

From applying for a media course to gaining real experience covering a football match, Jack is now moving forward with confidence and focus ⚽

If you’d like support to explore your next steps, get in touch today: https://careerswales.gov.wales/plan-your-career/real-life-stories/jack-cs-story