The largest training provider in Wales, ACT, is taking to the streets of Cardiff on Thursday, August 21, with an innovative educational trailer aimed at 16–19-year-olds pondering their next career moves.
Parked at The Hayes (near the Cosy Club entrance) from 9am to 4pm, the trailer is a hub of information and interactive activities designed to inspire and guide young people on their career paths. Highlights include live paediatric and canine first aid demonstrations, offering a hands-on experience to visitors.
ACT's team will be present to discuss a wide array of training and employment opportunities, with a spotlight on the Jobs Growth Wales+ (JGW+) programme. This initiative supports young people aged 16 to 19 in developing skills, earning qualifications, and transitioning into work, apprenticeships, or further education.
New for this year, the JGW+ programme introduces a digital pathway covering web development, graphic design, and gaming, alongside a specialist Construction Core Level 2 qualification. Starting in September, this course combines one day of weekly center-based learning in Cardiff with four days of work placement, fully funded through JGW+. Participants will benefit from attendance payments, meal allowances, and travel reimbursements.
Leon Patnett, Head of Youth Engagement & Training at Jobs Growth Wales+, shares: "GCSE Results Day is a pivotal moment for young people. We're here to celebrate their achievements and offer future guidance, bringing our advice directly to the city center in an engaging, accessible manner."
About Jobs Growth Wales+ A Welsh Government initiative, JGW+ equips 16–19-year-olds with the skills, qualifications, and experience needed for employment or further training. Tailored to individual needs, the programme enhances numeracy, literacy, and employability skills, paving the way for apprenticeships, work placements, entrepreneurship, or further education.
About ACT Training Since 1988, ACT, alongside its sister company ALS, has grown into Wales' premier training provider, part of the Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC) Group. With Welsh Government support, ACT delivers Jobs Growth Wales+ and Apprenticeships across 30 sectors, impacting over 5,000 learners and 1,000 employers in 2024 alone.
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