03-06-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Careers fair in Newport helps one person land apprenticeship
The Careers Wales event at the Newport Careers Centre took place on April 16 and saw 67 people attend.
The event aimed to give people the chance to connect with local employers and apprenticeship schemes.
Attendees were able to ask questions and receive practical support from Working Wales careers advisers.
The event had a strong turnout from young people and featured a range of organisations like Office for National Statistics (ONS), Educ8, and Specsavers.
Chelsea Dopson, stakeholder engagement adviser at Careers Wales, said: "We're thrilled with the turnout and impact of this event.
"Bringing together employers, training providers, and jobseekers in one space creates a fantastic environment for real conversations, advice, and opportunities."
The event reportedly led to positive outcomes for many, including one attendee securing an apprenticeship at Specsavers.
Feedback from both visitors and exhibitors was 'overwhelmingly positive.'
One customer said: "Wonderful staff present, very accommodating with myself and young children.
"Easily signposted, helpful and kind."
Another visitor added: "Everyone had excellent info to give and answered all my questions."
Working Wales is delivered by Careers Wales and funded by the Welsh Government to provide careers guidance and employability support to those aged 16 and above.
