Young people from across Cardiff were given a flavour of various career opportunities at Wales’ largest careers, jobs, skills and apprenticeship event, SkillsCymru. The event took place at Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff and saw more than 40 employers attend to showcase the range of career opportunities available within their organisations. Employers included NHS Wales, ALDI, Arts Council of Wales and Wales and West Utilities. In addition, Horizon Nuclear Power were also in attendance to promote its new recruitment programme for…

This spring, BBC National Orchestra of Wales celebrates its 90th birthday and to mark this milestone, the Orchestra is inviting people to share their stories and experiences. Stories could include seeing or performing with the orchestra, meeting a musician or taking part in a workshop. The stories gathered will form part of the birthday celebrations in April 2018.   Michael Garvey, director of BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales says “We’re looking forward to celebrating next year with the…

Over the weekend, 40 Computer Science undergraduate students from all years at Cardiff University got their teeth stuck into a real-life brief set by Cardiff technology group Inspiretec. Organised by the Cardiff University Computer Science Society, the challenge was designed to bring undergraduate students together to focus on using their skills to address a real-life business challenge. The challenge was completed during a fixed 36-hour period, using just the students’ imagination and the resources of the internet. First thing on…

The Prince’s Trust and TK Maxx & Homesense Awards will come to Cardiff on 22nd November to recognise the achievements of disadvantaged young people in Wales who have succeeded against the odds, improved their chances in life, had a positive impact on their local community, as well as those who have played a part in supporting the work of The Trust across Wales. There are seven awards in total. Julie Bean, an 18 year old from Llanelli has won the…

Cardiff’s biggest night in music will take place on 29 March 2018 The date for the third Cardiff Music Awards has been announced as 29 March 2018. Nominations will open on the 8th of November and close on the 31st of January. The Cardiff Music Awards returns for 2018! The Cardiff Music Awards recognises the achievements, success and talents of organisations and individuals who have helped enhance Cardiff’s unique and diverse music scene. A panel of independent judges (to be…

NOVEMBER 2017: The hunt is on for Cardiff’s next, young literary superstar with the launch of a competition by children’s footwear retailer, Chipmunks and Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity. The two have joined forces to encourage children to get creative and celebrate the art of storytelling by coming up with their own tale about the charity’s mascot, Marvin the Marvellous Crocodile. Children under 12 across Wales are being asked to put their thinking caps on and create an extra special adventure…

Cardiff Deaf Centre have scooped £9,750 funding from the M&S Energy Community Energy Fund, beating six projects in the region to win the top prize. Cardiff Deaf Centre won the funding with 2591 public votes. This follows a six-week long campaign by the organisation calling on the local community to show its support after it was shortlisted for the national renewable community energy competition in July. Cardiff Deaf Centre will use their winnings to embark on a refurbishment program of…

College praised for providing a viable alternative to those at risk of becoming NEET Cardiff and Vale College has won an AoC Beacon Award for their Junior Apprenticeship programme which helped young people transition into post-16 education and training. A key aspect of the success of the project has been the bespoke nature of the teaching and learning processes. The tutors have been chosen carefully as those who can most effectively engage and motivate learners, while understanding their personal needs….

Remploy Cymru, the leading employment and skills specialist for people with disabilities and health conditions, has been awarded the contract to deliver the UK Government’s new Work and Health Programme in Wales. The programme is set to launch in Wales on 1 December. The Work and Health Programme is an employment support programme providing specialised support for people who have been unemployed for more than two years and, on a voluntary basis, to those with health conditions or disabilities. It…

The word-famous referee and TV presenter Nigel Owens is calling on people to grab the opportunity to tell their favourite stories to the whole nation in a series of short films for S4C. The short films will be a huge part of a colourful season of programmes entitled Chwedlau (translation: Legends) on S4C during November which will include a magical variety of programmes to coincide with the Welsh Government’s ‘Year of Legends 2017’. Nigel Owens says, “Everyone has an interesting…