The largest training provider in Wales, ACT is hitting the streets of Cardiff on Thursday, August 21 with an educational trailer aimed at 16–19-year-olds exploring their next career steps.
ACT will be bringing their Jobs Growth Wales+ programme to the heart of the city, parking up a trailer at The Hayes (near the Cosy Club entrance) from 9am to 4pm.
The trailer will be packed with information and activities designed to support and inspire young people on their career journey. Passersby can even try their hand at live paediatric and canine first aid demonstrations.
ACT staff will be on hand on the day to talk about their wide range of training and employment opportunities. A special focus will be placed on the Jobs Growth Wales+ (JGW+) programme, which helps young people aged 16 to 19 develop skills, gain qualifications, and move into work, apprenticeships or further learning.
Visitors can find out more about JGW+ pathways including a new digital offer, where learners can explore areas such as web development, graphic design and gaming.
They can also learn about a new specialist Construction Core Level 2 qualification being introduced in September, where learners will attend the centre in Cardiff one day per week and spend the remaining four days on work placement. The course is fully funded through JGW+, and learners will receive attendance payments, a meal allowance and travel reimbursement.
Head of Youth Engagement & Training at Jobs Growth Wales+, Leon Patnett, said: “We know GCSE Results Day can be a big moment for young people. We’re here to help celebrate achievements and offer guidance for the future, and what better way than to bring the advice directly to the city centre in a fun, friendly way.”
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About Jobs Growth Wales+
Jobs Growth Wales+ is a Welsh Government training and development programme for 16–19-year-olds that gives young people the skills, qualifications and experience needed to get a job or further training. The programme is designed around the individual; as well as honing keys skills in numeracy and literacy and employability skills, learners are supported to progress in their chosen field, moving onto apprenticeships, work placements, entrepreneurship or further education.
About ACT Training
Since its founding in 1988, ACT – accompanied by its sister company, ALS – has become Wales’ largest training provider and a proud member of the Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC) Group. Supported by the Welsh Government, ACT aims to improve lives through learning, delivering training programmes including Jobs Growth Wales+ and Apprenticeships across 30 different sectors.
In 2024, the organisation worked with more than 5,000 learners and 1,000 employers to upskill Wales.