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This summer Welsh Government is helping to support 1,000 brand new apprenticeship vacancies for people of all ages across Wales.


The vacancies, which will be posted on the Apprenticeship Matching Service on the Careers Wales website throughout the summer, will offer young people and adults the chance to secure an exciting career in a wide range of disciplines including ICT, creative industries, construction and STEM, where skill shortages are particularly prevalent. The job roles will all be apprenticeship opportunities with qualifi cations to match, with a particular focus on technical and professional


skills. Some


of the apprenticeships that are available now include journalist, associate scientist, quantity surveyor, ICT and computing, digital and marketing.


The Apprenticeship Programme in Wales is funded by the Welsh Government with support from the European Social Fund.


Alana Spencer, 25, winner of BBC One series, The Apprentice in 2016 is a


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1,000 new apprenticeship opportunities available this summer


Apprenticeship Ambassador Alana Spencer


supporter of the Welsh Government apprenticeship programme. She said, “Young


people leaving


school are so lucky to have so many opportunities available to them. Apprenticeships


have so


many great benefi ts and allow young people to kick- start a career in a fi eld they love, while also gaining some fantastic experience and industry relevant skills and qualifi cations that will help them to progress their career in the future.


“When I left school at 16 I was adamant that I didn’t


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want to follow the traditional university route into a job. I also didn’t know anything about apprenticeships at the time so didn’t even consider them as a possible avenue into becoming a chocolatier. “When I was fi rst starting out I had no-one to teach me so I spent my days learning how to cook by practising and perfecting recipes at home. I would then road test them with family and friends as well as at local events.” Wales a


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over recent years. Apprenticeships are increasingly becoming a viable alternative to traditional academic routes into employment, helping people of all ages gain on the job experience while studying for a nationally recognised qualifi cation. With results day around the corner, the Welsh Government is urging people in Wales to consider how an apprenticeship can be the fi rst step of a worthwhile, skilled career path.


For more information about becoming


an apprentice,


visit careerswales. com and following the apprenticeship link or to fi nd out how your business could benefi t from recruiting an apprentice, visit Skills Gateway for Business


at https://businesswales. gov.wales/skillsgateway/ apprenticeships or call 03000 6 03000.


The Apprenticeship


Programme in Wales is funded by the Welsh Government with support from the European Social Fund.


CLUB ROWING COACH (Self Employed : Part time)


Llandaff Rowing Club in Cardiff, is seeking to appoint a self employed, part time Rowing Coach for 10 hours a week starting from October 2017 to July 2018. The appointee will assist in designing and delivering training programmes for seniors, from novice upwards. The coach must be able to work as part of a team. Sessions will be at weekends, evenings and some early mornings. The club operates out of two River Taff sites at Llandaff and at Cardiff Bay.


Applicants will need: A good understanding of the principles of coaching science and a sound technical understanding of the practice of rowing, a completed UKCC Level 2 certifi cate in rowing, a valid driving licence,


Ideally a RYA 2 launch driving certifi cate, but not essential. Salary: up to £6,000 (depending on qualifi cations and experience)


Application letter and CV can be emailed to lrccaptain@llandaffrc.com or hard copies posted to


Mary Yee, Club Captain, Llandaff Rowing Club, Bridge Rd, Llandaff, Cardiff CF5 2PT.


Closing date for applications: Monday 11 September 2017. Interviews will be in week beginning 18 September 2017.


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