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Learning for work

Apprentices learning a new skill

Confidence, even in these uncertain times is a wonderful thing. If you have belief in your skills, succeeding in life becomes a little easier, and as your skills improve, you’ll be ready to grasp new opportunities.

If you are working and would like to get on in your career, or you would like to improve your prospects of getting a job, improving your skills can open up new opportunities. There is a huge range of courses available.

You can learn in a way that suits you best. Choose between academic qualifications to vocational courses, full or part-time, on the job or in college.

Training is available at colleges, universities, private learning providers and adult education centres. You can even learn from the comfort of your own home.

Some courses are free, or you may be able to get financial help. 

You can also get free advice to help you decide what is right for you.

Getting back to work

If you are out of work, there are a number of ways you can get help to get the skills you need for a job. These include:

  • New Deal,
  • Skill Build, and
  • Redundancy Action Scheme (ReAct).

Help and advice

The following places can help you get information and support with your career and learning:

  • For detailed information and advice, contact your local Careers Wales Centre;
  • For information on colleges/Higher Education support, contact Student Finance Wales;
  • you can also call learndirect FREE on 0800 100 900;
  • Many university careers services have special software packages with searchable databases of trusts and charities offering funding.

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Information for Employers

We can offer training support for businesses wanting to train a small team to large organisations who are looking to improve an established training process.

A guide to funding for adult learners

This guide to funding aims to help you find the student funding that you need to make the most of the education and learning opportunities available to you.

Redundancy Action Scheme (ReAct)

Redundancy Action Scheme (ReAct)
Welsh Assembly Government support to help individuals gain new skills, overcome obstacles and return to work in the shortest time possible.