Wales has its own unique and diverse labour market with a population of around 3.1 million people. Wales offers a wide range of job opportunities, for example in its large cities the Finance, Education and Retail sectors are prominent. While along the 1,680 miles of beautiful Welsh coastline Tourism, Hospitality and more recently and, increasingly as we deliver net zero by 2050, Green Technology are key sectors.
Local organisations supporting people to find a job
In Wales there are many organisations offering online support to help if you are new to the job market, considering a change of career, need help with writing a CV or with interview preparation. If you are out of work and claiming benefits, you can also contact your local jobcentre work coach for help and advice.
For more information about jobs in social care visit Social Care Wales website
Careers Wales website can help you with career choices and re training opportunities
Improving career prospects in Wales – if you are over 19 and living in Wales, in employment earning under £26,000 a year, or your job is at risk. Find out how a Personal Learning Account on the Working Wales website can give you access to part-time study on specific courses.
Volunteering in Wales – If you are thinking of trying something new and gain new skills find out how volunteering can help. Find opportunities on the WcVA website
Are you a parent looking for work? You could get support for childcare whilst training and gaining skills to get a job. Find out more on the Gov.Wales website about the Parents Childcare and Employment (PaCE) project.
Training and Events
North East & Mid Wales
Spotlight Hour – Wrexham
Every Monday
2-3pm
During this hour we will share and promote the vacancies and support available in your Local Authority area. To join in, follow @JCPinNEMidWales and search for #SpotlightWrexham
Spotlight Hour – Denbighshire
Every Tuesday
2-3pm
During this hour we will share and promote the vacancies and support available in your Local Authority area. To join in, follow @JCPinNEMidWales and search for #SpotlightDenbighshire
Spotlight Hour – Flintshire
Every Wednesday
2-3pm
During this hour we will share and promote the vacancies and support available in your Local Authority area. To join in, follow @JCPinNEMidWales and search for #SpotlightFlintshire
Spotlight Hour – Powys
Every Thursday
2-3pm
During this hour we will share and promote the vacancies and support available in your Local Authority area. To join in, follow @JCPinNEMidWales and search for #SpotlightPowys
Review Hour
Every Friday
11am
Join us for a round up of all the jobs posted during the week. To join in follow @JCPinNWWales and search for #NWWalesReview.
North West Wales
Spotlight Hour – Anglesey
Every Monday
2-3pm
During this hour we will share and promote the vacancies and support available in your Local Authority area. To join in, follow @JCPinNWWales and search for #SpotlightAnglesey
Spotlight Hour – Gwynedd
Every Tuesday
2-3pm
During this hour we will share and promote the vacancies and support available in your Local Authority area. To join in, follow @JCPinNWWales and search for #SpotlightGwynedd
Spotlight Hour – Conwy
Every Wednesday
2-3pm
During this hour we will share and promote the vacancies and support available in your Local Authority area. To join in, follow @JCPinNWWales and search for #SpotlightConwy
Review Hour
Every Friday
11am
Join us for a round up of all the jobs posted during the week. To join in follow @JCPinNWWales and search for #TheNWWalesReview.
West Wales
Spotlight Hour – Pembrokeshire
Every Tuesday
11am-12pm
During this hour we will share and promote the vacancies and support available in your Local Authority area. To join in, follow @JCPinWestWales and search for #SpotlightPembs
Spotlight Hour – Carmarthenshire
Every Wednesday
11am-12pm
During this hour we will share and promote the vacancies and support available in your Local Authority area. To join in, follow @JCPinWestWalesand search for #SpotlightCarms
Spotlight Hour – Ceredigion
Every Thursday
11am-12pm
During this hour we will share and promote the vacancies and support available in your Local Authority area. To join in, follow @JCPinWestWales and search for #SpotlightCeredigion
Review Hour
Every Friday
11am
Join us for a round up of all the jobs posted during the week. To join in follow @JCPinWestWales and search for #TheWestWalesReview
Swansea Bay
Spotlight Hour – Swansea
Every Tuesday
11am-12pm
During this hour we will share and promote the vacancies and support available in your Local Authority area. To join in, follow @JCPinSwanseaBay and search for #SpotlightSwansea
Spotlight Hour – Neath & Port Talbot
Every Wednesday
11am-12pm
During this hour we will share and promote the vacancies and support available in your Local Authority area. To join in, follow @JCPinSwanseaBayand search for #SpotlightNeathPT
Spotlight Hour – Bridgend
Every Thursday
11am-12pm
During this hour we will share and promote the vacancies and support available in your Local Authority area. To join in, follow @JCPinSwanseaBay and search for #SpotlightBridgend
Review Hour
Every Friday
11am
Join us for a round up of all the jobs posted during the week. To join in follow @JCPinSwanseaBay and search for #SBayReview
South East Wales
Spotlight Hour – RCT
Every Monday
11am-12pm
During this hour we will share and promote the vacancies and support available in your Local Authority area. To join in, follow @JCPinSEWales and search for #SpotlightRCT
Spotlight Hour – Merthyr
Every Monday
2-3pm
During this hour we will share and promote the vacancies and support available in your Local Authority area. To join in, follow @JCPinSEWales and search for #SpotlightMerthyr
Spotlight Hour – Caerphilly
Every Tuesday
11am-12pm
During this hour we will share and promote the vacancies and support available in your Local Authority area. To join in, follow @JCPinSEWales and search for #SpotlightCaerphilly
Spotlight Hour – Blaenau Gwent
Every Tuesday
2-3pm
During this hour we will share and promote the vacancies and support available in your Local Authority area. To join in, follow @JCPinSEWales and search for #SpotlightBG
Spotlight Hour – Torfaen
Every Wednesday
11am-12pm
During this hour we will share and promote the vacancies and support available in your Local Authority area. To join in, follow @JCPinSEWales and search for #SpotlightTorfaen
Spotlight Hour – Monmouthshire
Every Wednesday
2-3pm
During this hour we will share and promote the vacancies and support available in your Local Authority area. To join in, follow @JCPinSEWales and search for #SpotlightMonmouthshire
Spotlight Hour – Newport
Every Thursday
11am-12pm
During this hour we will share and promote the vacancies and support available in your Local Authority area. To join in, follow @JCPinSEWales and search for #SpotlightNewport
Spotlight Hour – Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Every Thursday
2-3pm
During this hour we will share and promote the vacancies and support available in your Local Authority area. To join in, follow @JCPinSEWales and search for #SpotlightCardiffVOG
Review Hour
Every Friday
11am
Join us for a round up of all the jobs posted during the week. To join in follow @JCPinSEWales and search for #TheSEWalesRevie
National Events
Back in the Game with The Welsh Rugby Union
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Follow your local Jobcentre on Twitter
Keep up to date with jobs, events, career advice and opportunities in your local area. ‘Job hours’ run regularly and are a great place to hear from employers recruiting in your area.
