Careers Wales
What is Careers Wales?
Careers Wales is an all-Wales service that gives people of all ages free careers information, advice and guidance
Funded by the Welsh Assembly Government, Careers Wales was set up in 2001 bringing together six careers companies across Wales under one name.
Our work contributes to the Welsh Assembly Government's Lifelong Learning Agenda, encouraging people to engage in learning, skills, and career development, leading to economic prosperity for individuals and the nation as a whole.
As well as providing careers information and advice, Careers Wales manages services such as the Learning and Careers Advice telephone helpline, Workforce Development, Education Business Partnerships, Business Support Services, Youth Gateway and CLIC, the national information and advice service for young people aged 11-25.
Careers Wales is committed to equal opportunities. Our services are designed to meet individual needs regardless of race, gender, marital status, age, disability, beliefs, sexual orientation, social or economic background.
Our services are available in English and Welsh. You are welcome to correspond with us in English or Welsh.
Accessing our services
Accessing Careers Wales
Careers Wales has:
- around 80 full and part-time Careers Centres and Careers Shops across the country
- through mobile units covering mid-Wales
- Learning and Careers Advice Helpline 0800 100 900
- careerswales.com
For an appointment at your local centre tel 0800 028 9212
Abergavenny Careers Centre
Pen-y-Pound Buildings
Park Crescent
Abergavenny
NP7 5YT
Tues 9.30 - 4.00
Thurs 9.30 - 12.30
Abertillery Careers Centre
16-30 Somerset Street
Abertillery
NP13 1DJ
Mon - Closed
Tue - Thurs 9.30 - 4.30
Fri 9.30 - 4.00
Blackwood Careers Centre
57 High Street
Blackwood
NP12 1BA
Mon - Thurs 9.00 - 4.30
Fri 9.00 - 4.00
Chepstow Careers Centre
Manor Way
Bank Street
Chepstow
NP6 5HZ
Tues 10.00 - 3.30
Thurs 9.30 - 12.30
Cwmbran Careers Centre
Unit 21
North Walk
Cwmbran
NP44 1PR
Mon - Thurs 9.00 - 4.30
Fri 9.00 - 4.00
Ebbw Vale Careers Centre
The Info Shop
69 Bethcar Street
Ebbw Vale
NP3 6HW
Tues 9.00 - 4.30
Wed 9.00 - 4.30
Monmouth Careers Centre
The Attik
9 Commerce House
Monnow Street
Monmouth
NP25 3EG
Wed 9.00 - 3.30
Newport Careers Centre
46/47 High Street
Newport
NP20 1GA
Mon - Thurs 9.00 - 4.30
Fri 9.00 - 4.00
Pontypool Careers Centre
17 Commercial Street
Pontypool
NP4 6JQ
Mon - Thurs 9.00 - 4.30
Fri 9.00 - 4.00
Tredegar Careers Centre
Catapult Offices
9 Commercial Street
Tredegar
NP22 3DH
Mon 9.30 - 4.30
Wed 9.30 - 4.30
Head Office
Ty Glyn
Unit 1
Brecon Court
William Brown Close
Llantarnam Park
CWMBRAN
NP44 3AB
Tel: 01633 487600
Work Experience
All pupils in Year 10 at secondary school will be given the opportunity to take one or two weeks out of school and into the work place, to experience a proper working day. This is arranged through the schools.
Mentoring
Throughout Key Stage 4 (Year 10 and Year 11), all pupils will be assigned to a mentor in their school so they can receive help with exams, finding work, managing their work load and other related topics.
Careers Advisor
Most secondary schools are attended by a careers advisor from Careers Wales. These help you find the right qualifications you will need to get the job you want. Ask your form tutor for more information.