Local Services

Individuals - How we can help you:

• We can offer you free careers advice and guidance whatever your age.
• 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.
• If you are 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.
• learndirect 0800 100 900 - phone up free for information on local and national course and training opportunities.
• If you're 16 to 19, Youth Gateway is here to help if you 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 in schools.
• Thinking about changing career? We can help you to improve your CV, the way you complete application forms and with your interview skills.

How we help schools & colleges:

• Improving Education Business Partnerships (EBP) to provide activities like work experience, mentoring, business awareness and enterprise days which prepare young people for the world of work.
• Advising you on innovative ways to deliver Careers and work related education and encouraging your school or college to improve the quality of their provision through working towards the Careers Wales Quality Award.
• Offering impartial guidance to young people through individual interviews, group activities and other related events.
• Providing training and support on careers education and work related education to your staff, including Teacher Placements in business and industry.

How we can help employers:

• Finding the right young people to fill your vacancies
• Informing you of the latest changes in education and training
• Providing a range of tailored Business Support Services including help with recruitment and selection, workforce development and redundancy counselling
• Helping you work closer with local schools and colleges.

• We work in partnership with a range of organisations including educational establishments, training providers, CCETs, Sector Skills Councils, Young People's Partnerships, youth services, Job Centre Plus, local councils, DCELLS and the voluntary sector.
• 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.