Useful links

Below in alphabetical order, links to other websites relevant to the Wales:

  • Careers Wales www.careerswales.com
    A resource for young people and adults looking for careers advice, and for employers looking to recruit or train staff. Employers can access advice on work experience, apprenticeships and more.
  • CBI Wales www.cbi.org.uk
    News and events information on the CBI website that is relevant to employers in Wales.
  • FForwm www.fforwm.ac.uk
    The national organisation representing the 23 further education (FE) colleges and two FE institutions in Wales. Provides a range of services to its members including networks, conferences, research, consultancy and the sharing of good practice. It also works closely with a wide range of partners in post-16 education and training.
  • Graduate Opportunities Wales www.gowales.co.uk
    Higher Education Institutions in Wales have combined to develop the flagship GO Wales business support programme which provides a comprehensive package of services for businesses in Wales enabling them to save time and money by utilising graduate skills.
  • Higher Education Funding Council for Wales www.hefcw.ac.uk
    HEFCW’s mission is to promote internationally excellent higher education in Wales, for the benefit of individuals, society and the economy, in Wales and more widely.
  • Print and Coatings Forum Wales www.swan.ac.uk
    The only forum in Wales dedicated to promoting collaboration, productivity and innovation in the Welsh print industry. Aims to improve recruitment and retention within the sector by encouraging employers to invest in staff. Promotes sector productivity through industry participation and strives to address the needs of SMEs across Wales.
  • The Welsh office www.wales.gov.uk
    General information on Wales, including geography and population; economy; and culture.
  • Welsh Assembly Government – Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales zone www.wales.gov.uk/CQFW
    CQFW embraces all post-16 and higher education in Wales and is being established jointly by the Welsh Assembly Government and the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales.
  • Welsh Assembly Government – Education and Skills zone www.learning.wales.gov.uk
    Information on education and skills. This department of the Assembly promotes lifelong learning from early years through to adult learning to help improve opportunities for people at all stages of life, through Welsh and English, from school through college and university to workplace training.
  • Welsh Assembly Government – National Basic Skills Strategy for Wales zone www.wales.gov.uk
    Its aim is to help people of all ages who struggle with words and numbers in their everyday lives. They do this by supporting those who teach them.
  • Welsh Assembly Government – Training Support zone www.wales.gov.uk/training support
    Information on the training support available in Wales for: first timers fast trackers; and people professionals. The Assembly also offers free advice from an experienced business advisor who can guide on available funding.
  • Welsh European Funding Office www.wefo.wales.gov.uk
    Part of the Welsh Assembly Government’s Enterprise, Innovation and Networks Department. Responsible for administering Structural Funds in Wales; encouraging new projects; appraising and making decisions on applications; paying grants and ensuring that proper procedures are in place by those organisations in receipt of funds.