Employment, education or training opportunities

Careers Wales

If you want to get back into work, training or education, this is your first stop. It can help you with careers advice, pathways into your dream job or apprenticeship and more.
www.careerswales.com

Working Wales

If something is stopping you from getting a job and progressing your career, Working Wales is a free service available to anyone aged 16 and over and living in Wales to access expert advice and coaching.
https://workingwales.gov.wales/

Jobcentre Plus

Your local job centre will also be able to signpost you to training and advice so you can secure qualifications and a step towards your new vocation.
www.gov.uk/contact-jobcentre-plus

eCymru

eCymru is a website that offers online courses and e-learning opportunities for people who live in social housing.
https://ecymru.co.uk/

PRIME Cymru

PRIME Cymru provides free support for individuals aged 50+ living in Wales to set up in business, find employment, or develop skills through training and volunteering opportunities.
https://www.primecymru.co.uk/

Business Wales

If you are self-employed or thinking of starting a business, help may be available to you through Business Wales. This is a free service that provides impartial, independent support and advice to people starting, running and growing a business in Wales.
https://businesswales.gov.wales/business-wales

Big Ideas Wales – Under 25s

If you’re 25 or under and facing barriers that stop you from starting a business, looking for new opportunities, or just have a great business idea then Big Ideas Wales (part of Business Wales) may be able to help you. Its aim is to encourage young people under 25 to develop enterprise skills whatever the career choice.
https://businesswales.gov.wales/bigideas/about-big-ideas-wales

Out Of Work Service

The Out of Work Service programme offers free confidential employment support from peer mentors (who have lived experience that helps them understand the challenges you have in getting into work) to people in Wales.
https://gov.wales/employment-support-if-you-have-mental-health-alcohol-or-drug-problems-out-work-service