Real life stories

With support from a careers adviser, Aoife took a step towards a career in motorsport engineering.

With tailored careers support, Thomas has gained a college place in creative media, and will be pursuing his dream to work in performing arts.

Abby's careers adviser helped her find her path to working with animals.

School careers adviser helped Kian with his career path.

Tailored support enabled Frankie to get started in her ideal career.

Amelia had no idea what she wanted to do after she left school, but careers helped her get to military college.

Jack's careers adviser helped him apply for a mechanics course at college.

Josh’s careers adviser helped him to apply for an apprenticeship and kickstart his career in engineering.

Gabrielle was inspired after a rare diagnosis halted her career plans.

Following support from a careers adviser, Olivia is thriving in an engineering apprenticeship. 

Careers advice gave Taylor-Ann the confidence to apply to her ideal college course after leaving school due to bullying.

Connor found his ideal apprenticeship with a local company after attending an event at his school.

After finding education difficult, Ffion found success when her careers adviser helped her find a work placement.

17-year-old Alex overcame anxiety to continue with his career plans.

Advice helped Samiha on her career journey.

19-year-old Will from Cardiff shares his story of how his loss of hearing hasn’t stopped him from following his ambition to pursue a career in medicine.

Advice helped Tobi move on and up with his future career plans.

Taylor’s love of STEM subjects led to an engineering apprenticeship with Wales & West Utilities.

James is one of our Careers Advisers. Find out James' top tips for learning Welsh.

Lauren is a Careers Adviser who's learning Welsh. Find out how Lauren is getting on.

Luisa is a Learning and Development Co-ordinator at Careers Wales. Find out Luisa's top tips to learning the language.

Nathalie shares her experiences of learning Welsh and her tips for other learners.

Find out how and why the Welsh language is important to Dewi's business, community and customers.

BBC Studios and BBC Cymru Wales have been working with Willows High School in Cardiff for four years. They are a School Valued Partner and organise different activities for pupils.

Canolfan S4C Yr Egin is a creative and digital hub in Carmarthenshire. They promote the use of Welsh language in the workplace and highlight its value as a skill for employers.

Whilst managing her small business, Rosie supports schools and promotes the importance of community giving.

Gwenno Williams works for Gwynedd County Council (GCC). She is passionate about promoting careers in the social care sector.

Catrin Leader is the Education Lead at Bute Energy. She has supported many schools across Powys and south Wales.

Morlais is a renewable energy project that focuses on tidal power. They work with schools to make learners aware of jobs and opportunities for local people.

Hywel Dda University Health Board works across Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, and Carmarthenshire. They inspire young people to explore opportunities in healthcare and the NHS.

As a supporter for a net zero Wales, Viridor is very committed to supporting its future workforce.

Westward Energy Services is a heating and plumbing company in Pontardawe. They have supported young people through work experience, offering useful job skills.