Talking to a school careers adviser helped Kian with his career path.
Kian, a 16-year-old student from Ystrad Mynach, struggled with deciding if he wanted to go to college or to do an apprenticeship. He was keen to do a course in plastering but also wanted to start working to get experience.
Support from Careers Wales
Lisa, a Careers Wales adviser, at Kian’s school was there to help students think about their future career paths and explore different options. After their initial meeting, Kian asked to have careers interview with Lisa.
Kian said: “Lisa was really helpful. She showed me how to use the Careers Wales website, talked to me about different career options, and even showed me some leaflets and slideshows about college and apprenticeships. She made me feel more confident about my choices.”
With Lisa’s help, Kian successfully applied for the plastering course at Coleg y Cymoedd. Alongside his course, he also arranged work experience with a local company.
Advice to others
He shared, “If you’re not sure what to do, speak to your careers adviser. They can really help point you in the right direction.”
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