Young People

Event Preview - young people


Are you wondering what you are going to do when you leave school or college? Perhaps you have already decided, or may be not! Either way if you come along to skillscymru you’ll be able to find out more about careers, tips on getting the ideal job and what options are available.

What?
skillscymru is the biggest hands-on, have a go, interactive, exciting careers event in Wales.

Whatever career you’re interested in, there will be something for you at skillscymru from aerospace engineer to woodcarver, chef to therapist, midwife to financial advisor.

Where?
Millennium Stadium, Cardiff. [click for map]

When?
Thursday 16 & Friday 17 September 9.30am to 3pm
Saturday 18 September 10am to 4pm

You can visit at any time, big groups are being encouraged to visit on Thursday and Friday in organised time slots, everyone is welcome on Saturday we suggest you pre-register but you can just turn up.

How?
skillscymru will be separated into zones so you can find the right area for you. When you arrive at skillscymru you’ll need to find your own way around, so a bit of planning and preparation means you can target what you want to see.

Have a plan - start thinking about who you want to meet and what questions you want to ask.

Don’t be afraid – everyone there wants to meet you and chat about careers and opportunities.

Get involved – this is your chance to have a go and try out your future career.

There will be lots of information but don’t just collect bags and freebies – unless you use the information it won’t help you. Share the brochures with family, friends and advisers; you might find they can help you get where you want to be.

What’s happening?
Read on to discover who’ll be there and what’s happening. We want you to have a great time at skillscymru and have fun finding out about the serious issue of what to do with your future whether you are about to take your first steps into your working life or are hoping to make a fresh start or change direction.

Click here to find out more about the interactive demonstrations and performances.

Who’s there?
Do you know what type of company you want to work for? Get a full list of companies and find out more by about them there by clicking here.

Make the most of skillscymru
Coming to an event can be more like a day off than a learning day, but skillscymru is packed full of exciting and interactive stands. Whatever you want to achieve find out what your options are by talking to the people on the stands, let them know if you are interested and ask questions.

You don’t know if you don’t ask
Thinking about these questions before you visit can help you get the most out of skillscymru. Remember employers don’t just want good qualifications they also want the right person and that might be you.

How can I get into working for this industry? Are there different routes?

What skills do I already have and what am I good at? What job would suit me?

What skills and qualifications do I need for different jobs?

I want a practical job where do I get training?

How much would I earn when I’m training?

Will I get a job at the end of my training?

How much would I earn when I’m qualified?

I don’t want to go to college but still want to get a qualification – what are my options?

I want to go to university, what course would be best for me?

What hours can I work?

Where could I be in ten years time?