A free virtual ‘Choose Your Future’ event will be available on March 10 to provide vital careers support for students in Powys and Ceredigion who are in Year 9 and above.
It can be a confusing and demanding time for pupils in these years, who might be facing upcoming choices that will affect their future educational and vocational pathways.
The virtual session will be an opportunity for attendees to find out more about the world of work and priority sectors for the area of Powys and Ceredigion, to help empower them to make informed decisions.
Attendees will be able to hear from industry experts, find out more about different roles and opportunities within these industries, and ask direct questions to local employers who will also be attending the event.
These employers include Powys Local Health Board, Carmarthenshire Construction Training Association Ltd. (CCTAL), and TRJ Ltd.
Throughout the day, separate English and Welsh language sessions will be held, each focusing on the seven priority sectors for the area and will be forty-five minutes long.
The details and times of these are as follows:
Working in construction
9.10am – 9.55am: Welsh medium session
11am – 11.45am: English medium session
Working in creative, digital and IT
10.05am – 10.50am: Welsh medium session
9.10am – 9.55am: English medium session
Working in advanced materials and manufacturing
11am – 11.45am: Welsh medium session
11.55am – 12.40pm: English medium session
Working in food and landbased
11.55am – 12.40pm: Welsh medium session
10.05am – 10.50pm: English medium session
Working in heath and social care
1.20pm – 2.05pm: Welsh medium session
2.15pm – 3pm: English medium session
Working in finance and professional
1.20pm – 2.05pm: Welsh medium session
1.20pm – 2.05pm: English medium session
Working in tourism, leisure and retail
2.15pm – 3pm: Welsh medium session
1.20pm – 2.05pm: English medium session
Sessions can be accessed on the day directly through Microsoft Teams, and there is no need to sign up in advance.
Mark Owen, Head of Stakeholder Services for Careers Wales, said “Covid-19 restrictions continue to prevent any face-to-face careers fairs or similar events going ahead.
“We’re delighted to be able to host this event online so that young people won’t be missing out on vital opportunities to expand their horizons when it comes to careers and their future choices.
“We hope that by bringing together school pupils with industry experts and employers, we can help encourage and inspire future generations to pursue a career pathway most suited to them.”
To find out more, and to access the events, visit the dedicated event page on the Careers Wales website.
Please note that the Teams app might need to be downloaded for viewing on tablets or phones.