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Thousands of young peopleÌýfrom across WalesÌýwere broughtÌýface to face withÌýsome of theÌýregion’sÌýbest-knownÌýemployers inÌýCardiffÌýthis weekÌý(Wednesday 13 May)Ìýin the biggest ever jobs fair of its kind.ÌýÌý

The event wasÌýWales’Ìýfirst everÌýjobs fair to be hosted as part of theÌýYouthÌýGuarantee theÌýgovernment’s scheme toÌýensure young people are either earning or learning. Hosted at the iconic Principality Stadium, the event welcomedÌýthousands ofÌýyoung jobseekers fromÌýacrossÌýCardiff, Newport, theÌýValleysÌýand the Vale of Glamorgan.Ìý

AttendeesÌýwere given direct access to aÌýwide range of employment and trainingÌýopportunitiesÌýbrought togetherÌýunderÌýtheÌýstadium’sÌýroof.ÌýDefence, hospitality andÌýconstructionÌýwere just some of the strong career pathwaysÌýopen to attendees atÌýthe event.Ìý

Employers and training providersÌýprovidedÌýjobseekers withÌýdetails ofÌýthe hundreds ofÌýopen vacanciesÌýandÌýapprenticeshipsÌýopportunities being recruitedÌýwithÌýmore than 600ÌýjobÌýoffersÌýalreadyÌýmade.ÌýÌý

Pat McFadden, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, said:Ìý

The Jobs Fair in Cardiff has shown what’s possible when government and employers work together.ÌýÌýÌýÌý

Young jobseekers have been shown what the next step in their career journey couldÌýbe – and in some cases will have left with a job offer.ÌýÌý

I’m delighted so many local employers are choosing to back our Youth Guarantee,Ìýand we will keep goingÌýfurther so we can ensure every young person has the chance to earn or learn.

Before the event, young jobseekers received specialised group information sessions to help them get the most out of meeting employers face-to-face.Ìý

They alsoÌýreceivedÌýhands-on advice covering everything from filling in applications to preparing for interviews – giving them the skills and confidence they need to take theirÌýfirstÌýstep intoÌýthe world ofÌýwork.Ìý

TheÌýjobsÌýfairÌýformsÌýpart of the Government’s ongoing commitment to tackling youth unemployment and ensuring young people can access the opportunities available in their local area.ÌýÌý

By bringing together jobseekers from across the region alongside a broad range of employersÌýthe eventÌýhas helpedÌýcreate lasting pathways into sustainable employment for young people acrossÌýWales.Ìý

The eventÌýreinforces the Government’s commitment that all young people underÌýthe age ofÌý25 should be offered one of the following high-quality pathways:ÌýÌý

• ±ð³¾±è±ô´Ç²â³¾±ð²Ô³ÙÌýÌý
• continued educationÌýÌý
• an apprenticeshipÌýÌý
• a traineeship, work experienceÌýplacementÌýor Sector-Based Work Academy Programme (SWAP)Ìý

Further Information

Over 40Ìýemployers andÌýprovidersÌýfrom across Cardiff, Newport, theÌýValleysÌýand the Vale of Glamorgan attendedÌýthe Ìýjobs fair.Ìý

EmployersÌýand providersÌýin attendance include:Ìý

• HMRCÌý
• Companies HouseÌý
• Office for National StatisticsÌý
• Army – Welsh GuardsÌý
• RAFÌý
• NavyÌý
• Cardiff & Vale CollegeÌý
• EE / BTÌý
• Barnardo’sÌý
• King’s TrustÌý
• Coleg YÌýCymoeddÌý
• MaclarenÌý
• Aneurin Bevan University Health BoardÌý
• Sphere ConstructionÌý
• Fawkes & ReeceÌý
• Evans ElectricalÌý
• Pro Staff ConstructionÌý
• Tilbury DouglasÌý
• Catch 22Ìý
• Business WalesÌý
• AcademicsÌý
• MPCT Sports AcademyÌý
• Cardiff & Vale NHSÌý
• Welsh Rugby UnionÌý
• Blue Water Partnership in CareÌý
• Torfaen County Borough CouncilÌý
• Careers Wales CardiffÌý
• Into Work ServicesÌý
• AramarkÌý
• Costa CoffeeÌý
• Blue Water RecruitmentÌý
• BBCÌý
• MTW CharityÌý
• Legacy in the CommunityÌý
• City and County Health CareÌý
• Wynne ConstructionÌý
• Transport for WalesÌý
• Cardiff City Football FoundationÌý
• Welsh Refugee CouncilÌý
• AldiÌý
• South Wales PoliceÌý
• Gateway Support & CareÌý
• Pure GymÌý
• ITEC
• DWP WEX Desk