Real life stories

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.

Find out how work experience led to an apprenticeship, and an award for Scooby's Autos.

Read how Litegreen show their passion for supporting young people and helping them to develop their confidence.

Find out how Charles Owen help young people understand more about the different opportunities in manufacturing.

Learn more about how working together to meet pupils’ needs is making a difference for pupils in Merthyr.

Discover why Jacqui’s commitment to supporting careers learning was recognised at the Valued Partner Awards.

Find out more about how Viridor support careers learning and raise awareness of environmental issues.

Find out how Wynne Construction found ways to engage with pupils during the pandemic.

Read about how Kidslingo is inspiring pupils to study languages and consider starting their own business.

Learn how Nest helps pupils develop employability skills and supports their learning.

Find out how Eleri Jenkins, winner of the ‘Outstanding Personal Contribution’ award, inspires young people to develop their Welsh skills and consider careers in the digital and health fields.

RWE Renewables become a school valued partner by supporting education business activities in Port Talbot, highlighting future opportunities in the growing renewable energy sector.

By growing a valued partnership with schools in Wrexham, DTCC can future proof their business, support the economy of Wales and raise their business profile.

Griffiths work in partnership with Careers Wales to raise awareness of careers in the Civil Engineering and Construction industries.

Kim Jones Retail Branch Manager at HSBC Llandrindod Wells, encourages employers to get involved in Careers Wales’ Education Business Exchange. 

Elin Aaron runs a small family run guest house and restaurant at the foot of Snowdon and believes in supporting local schools. Here’s her story...

Celtic Horizons have been recognised for the work they do in schools to inspire young people about careers in construction.

To celebrate International Women in Engineering Day, here is Anik Cartwright’s story on how she inspires the next generation of female engineers.