Careers Wales plays a central role in making the most of people's career potential, working with its partners in education, employment and training to:

• help individuals of all ages to make realistic career choices and find work or training (a recent survey with adult customers revealed that 97% found the guidance they received useful or very useful and 95% were clear or very clear about their future plans after speaking to a Careers Adviser)
• support local schools and colleges in delivering their careers and work related curriculum
• assist local employers in their career development activities such as filling vacancies, training employees, and resettling redundant staff

How Careers Wales can help your career
Whatever your age and whatever your needs, Careers Wales can help you to think about different career options, make informed career decisions and find suitable work or training.

• In need of unbiased careers information and advice? Then visit one of our careers shops where our friendly staff and careers libraries are brimming with up-to-date information about occupations, courses, jobs and the local employment scene.
• Are you out of work and need specialist careers guidance? Book an appointment with one of our specialist careers staff to discuss your situation and career possibilities.
• Are you in school or at college? We offer careers guidance to all young people through individual interviews, group activities, and other career-related events.
• Are you an adult thinking of changing your career or being forced to change? Find out what you are good at or which other careers might suit you using our psychometric and personality assessments services.
• Want to do your own research? You can use our computers to get career ideas from the Internet or special careers software.
• Are you 16 to 19 and looking for work or training? We can help you to find the job or training place you want through our vacancies service.
• Are you 16-19, and need some support before taking your next step? Meet new people and have fun on our Youth Gateway programme. This is designed to help you improve your skills and confidence through jobsearch, mentoring and teambuilding. We also work with small groups of students in schools.
• Looking for information about local and national courses and training opportunities? Use our free learndirect number - 0800 100 900.
• Do you need help with landing that job? We can help you to improve your CV, the way you complete application forms and sharpen up your interview skills.

For more information look at the Adults or Young People's section of the site.

Working with Schools and Colleges
We work closely with local schools and colleges throughout Wales to support them in delivering their careers activities.

• Improving Education Business Partnerships (EBP) through co-ordinating activities such as work experience, mentoring, business awareness and enterprise days to prepare young people for the world of work.
• Advising on innovative ways to deliver careers and work related education and other careers-related aspects of the curriculum.
• Improving the quality of careers activities through the Careers Wales Quality Award.
• Assisting careers teachers and lecturers in their continuing professional development, including industrial placements in business and industry.

For more information look at the Professionals section of the site.

Working with Employers
We assist local employers in their career development activities such as filling vacancies, training employees and resettling redundant staff. We also:

• offer a vacancy service for the recruitment of young people
• advise employers through our Work Force Development initiative
• inform employers of the latest changes in education and training
• provide a range of tailored business support services including help with recruitment and selection, workforce development and redundancy counselling
• provide advice and support on how to work more closely with local schools and colleges.

For more information look at the Employers section of the site.

Working with partners
Currently we work closely with a range of other partner organisations in the community concerned with promoting education, employment and training opportunities. These include Community Consortia for Education & Training (CCETs), Young People's Partnerships, training providers, youth services, Job Centre Plus, local councils, The National Council for Education and Learning, and the voluntary sector.

We are always keen to expand the number and range of partner organisations we work with. If you feel that you would like to find out more then please get in touch.

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 shop.