Careers Wales

Careers Wales We help people of all ages across Wales make informed decisions about learning, skills and employment.

Get in touch for free, impartial advice and guidance on your next steps:
careerswales.gov.wales/0800 028 4844

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Free careers information and advice for young people, adults, parents and employers in Wales.

Diolch yn fawr to all the organisations, employers and partners who supported pupils across Cymru throughout August 🙌Fro...
27/08/2026

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

From mock interviews and employability activities to enrichment workshops and community-focused challenges, pupils gained valuable experience and developed key skills for the future. đź‘Ź

These experiences are helping young people build confidence and prepare for their next steps.

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 đź’š

27/08/2026

Got your results but not sure what’s next? 💭

That’s okay! You don’t have to figure it out on your own.

Ciaran tried different opportunities after school before finding what worked for him - and you can too.
âś… Explore your options
âś… Build confidence through experience
âś… Get free, impartial support

Working Wales is here to help you take your next step.

Find out more: https://workingwales.gov.wales/how-we-can-help/post-16-options-and-support

26/08/2026

Thinking about work after results? đź’Ľ

If your child wants to move straight into a job, there are lots of positive ways to get started.

Watch our short video to learn about:
🔍📄 CV support and interview prep
💡 Building confidence and real‑world skills through training
🧭 Finding jobs that suit their strengths
Working Wales is here to help, with clear, friendly and impartial advice for you and your child.

👉 Visit https://workingwales.gov.wales/how-we-can-help/post-16-options-and-support

25/08/2026

Your results are just the beginning, not the whole story.

Millie didn’t get the grades she expected, but by exploring different opportunities and building her skills over time, she found a path that worked for her.

With an apprenticeship, she’s now working as a Trainee Site Supervisor at just 20 - showing that success doesn’t follow just one route.

If results day hasn’t gone how you hoped, remember:

âś… You still have options
âś… You can take a different path
âś… You can get free support to guide you

Whatever your next step looks like, you don’t have to face it alone.

Find out how Working Wales can support you:https://workingwales.gov.wales/how-we-can-help/post-16-options-and-support

24/08/2026

Want to work for yourself or start your own business?

There are options to help you get going 🚀 Watch our short video.

We can help find the right support to:

âś” Turn ideas into practical plans
âś” Build skills in problem solving, money management and communication
âś” Learn what it takes to start and grow a small venture
âś” Access guidance and tools
✔ Connect with Big Ideas Wales and support such as the Young Person’s Start‑Up Grant

👉 Visit https://workingwales.gov.wales/how-we-can-help/post-16-options-and-support to find out more.

23/08/2026

Not being 100% sure about your future is completely normal!

Abigail chose university as a way to keep her options open, giving her the chance to build new skills, explore her interests and gain experience before deciding on a specific career path.

With support from her school, family and careers adviser, she’s now aiming to study Biology at university.

University is one great option – but it’s not the only one.
✅ Explore what’s right for you
âś… Build skills and confidence
âś… Get free, impartial advice

Whatever your results, there’s more than one path forward.

Find out how Working Wales can support you: https://workingwales.gov.wales/how-we-can-help/post-16-options-and-support

22/08/2026

To everyone who just got their GCSE results - congratulations and well done đź‘Ź

Whether things went exactly to plan or not, it’s completely normal to feel unsure about what comes next.

There are lots of ways forward. You might choose to continue in education - moving on to college, starting a course, or resitting a subject to keep your options open. Or you could look at:

👉 Apprenticeships
👉 Training programmes
👉 Starting work

What matters most is exploring all your options and finding the path that works for you.

You don’t have to figure it out alone. Our advisers can help you (and your family) talk it through and make the right choice.

Get free support and guidance today by visiting https://workingwales.gov.wales/how-we-can-help/post-16-options-and-support

Ddim yn siŵr beth i'w wneud ar ôl derbyn eich Canlyniadau? Does dim raid i chi gael yr atebion i gyd 💭Archwiliodd Ciaran...
21/08/2026

Ddim yn siŵr beth i'w wneud ar ôl derbyn eich Canlyniadau? Does dim raid i chi gael yr atebion i gyd 💭

Archwiliodd Ciaran amrywiaeth o gyfleoedd ar Ă´l gadael yr ysgol. Roedd pob cam yn ei helpu i fagu hyder a dysgu beth oedd yn gweddu orau iddo.

Nawr, mae'n gweithio fel Porthor Ysbyty, yn gwneud swydd y mae'n ei garu đź’›

âś… Ystyried eich opsiynau
âś… Meithrin hyder trwy brofiad
âś… Cael cyngor diduedd am ddim

Ewch i https://cymrungweithio.llyw.cymru/sut-y-gallwn-ni-helpu/opsiynau-a-chefnogaeth-ol-16 am fwy o wybodaeth.

Not sure what to do after receiving your Results? You don’t have to have it all figured out 💭Ciaran explored a range of ...
21/08/2026

Not sure what to do after receiving your Results? You don’t have to have it all figured out 💭

Ciaran explored a range of opportunities after leaving school. Each step helped him build confidence and discover what suited him best.

Now, he’s working as a Hospital Porter, in a role that he loves 💛

âś… Explore your options
âś… Build confidence through experience
âś… Get free, impartial advice

Visit https://workingwales.gov.wales/how-we-can-help/post-16-options-and-support to find out more.

Not sure what comes next after results day?Come along to Discover Your Next Steps and find out more about the opportunit...
20/08/2026

Not sure what comes next after results day?

Come along to Discover Your Next Steps and find out more about the opportunities available across education, training and employment.

đź“Ť The Pod, Barry
đź“… Friday 21 August
đź•š 11am to 3pm

Our advisers will be on hand throughout the event to offer free, impartial careers advice and guidance, helping you make informed decisions about your future. đź’™

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