Successful apprenticeship & opportunities fair in Newport careers centre
A recent Careers Wales event at Newport careers centre connected jobseekers with local apprenticeships and career opportunities, attracting 67 attendees.
Held on Wednesday 16 April, the event welcomed a steady flow of visitors throughout the morning, with a strong turnout from younger people keen to explore local apprenticeship and employment opportunities.
Attendees had the chance to speak directly with employers and training providers, ask questions, and have practical support from Working Wales careers advisers.
The careers advisers were on hand throughout the event to offer free support with CVs, applications, and interview preparation.
The fair hosted a range of organisations, including:
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Office for National Statistics (ONS)
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Educ8
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Screen Alliance Wales
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Newport Norse
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V3 Group
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Specsavers
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Transport for Wales
Chelsea Dopson, stakeholder engagement adviser at Careers Wales, said: “We’re thrilled with the turnout and impact of this event. Bringing together employers, training providers, and jobseekers in one space creates a fantastic environment for real conversations, advice, and opportunities.”
The event has already led to positive outcomes, with one attendee securing an apprenticeship at Specsavers.
Feedback from both attendees and exhibitors was overwhelmingly positive.
One customer said: “Wonderful staff present, very accommodating with myself and young children. Easily signposted, helpful and kind.”
Another visitor added: “Everyone had excellent info to give and answered all my questions.”
An employer commented: “Good flow and range of people with lots of interest – very enjoyable morning, thanks for inviting us.”
Working Wales is delivered by Careers Wales and funded by the Welsh Government to provide careers guidance and employability support to those aged 16 and above.
For more information about Working Wales and how to access careers support, visit the Working Wales website, call free on 0800 028 4844, speak to an adviser via webchat, or email workingwales@careerswales.gov.wales.
