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Page 1: Working Wales - Amazon S3s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/static.live.careerswales...Working Wales Working Wales #changeyourstory Visit workingwales.gov.wales Drop in to Careers Wales Call

Tailored advice and support for all of your employment needs.

Working Wales

Working WalesWorking WalesWorking WalesWorking WalesWorking Wales#changeyourstory

Visit workingwales.gov.walesDrop in to Careers WalesCall 0800 028 4844

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Life throws plenty of challenges at us all, and finding a job is often one of the biggest challenges you can face. We know that being out of work can take its toll on your confidence and self-belief. But don’t worry, Working Wales is here to help.

You can access free, impartial work-related advice and support that’s specific to your current situation, meaning you can improve your skills, find a job and change your story.

Introduction

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What is Working Wales?The service allows anyone over the age of 16 across Wales to access expert advice and guidance to help you overcome obstacles that you may be facing to get you into work.So whether you need help searching for jobs, writing a CV, preparing for an interview, finding a work placement, learning new skills, support

for redundancy, help with childcare, building self-confidence, or even where to turn next, this is the place to get the help you need.

Working Wales is a new service delivered by Careers Wales and funded by the Welsh Government and the European Social Fund.

This is the right place to get the help you need.

Or speak to an adviser on 0800 028 4844Visit workingwales.gov.wales to Change Your Story

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How can Working Wales help me?Working Wales is a single access point for all of your employment support. Rather than taking a one size fits all approach, you’ll now have a solution that’s personalised to your needs. This new, simpler approach to work advice aims to give you the tailor-made support you need to start the next chapter, whatever your current situation might be.

Of course, we know that there may be other things standing in your way to getting a job, such as help with transport and childcare issues or support with motivation or managing health problems. As such, Working Wales will support you with so much more than generic employment advice, we’ll also work with you to identify and overcome the issues you are facing so that there’s nothing stopping you from getting into work and changing your story.

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Through Working Wales, you’ll have access to a wide range of support, including help with:

• CV writing

• Job searches

• Confidence building

• Interview preparation

• Help with childcare

• Job specific training

• Finding work tasters

Visit workingwales.gov.wales to Change Your Story Or speak to an adviser on 0800 028 4844

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How does it work?You can access Working Wales by phone, online, or through one of our many careers offices around Wales. You can also visit us at any of our drop-in centres and events that take place all over Wales. When you get in touch, one of our advisers will ask you a few simple questions so we can identify the best package of support for you.

Your adviser will ask about your expectations, experience and goals and will take some personal contact details so we can stay in touch.

Your adviser will also work with you to develop an Action Plan which is tailored to your needs and then continue to support you through the next steps to help you change your story.

You can also visit us at any of our drop-in centres and events across Wales.

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Advice you receive is tailored to your individual needs.

What support can I get? You’ll then be able to access the support that’s right for you. Whether you’re fresh out of school and unsure what the future holds or facing redundancy and don’t know where to turn, the advice you receive is tailored to your individual needs and requirements.

If you’re aged 16-17When you’re fresh out of school, the world of employment can seem like a scary place. Perhaps you’re worried that you don’t have the qualifications you need, or you simply don’t know which path to take. Whatever your situation, we’ll support you with free, impartial advice as you embark on the next chapter.

We’ll help you identify any barriers that are stopping you finding a job or continuing your education, and we’ll equip you with the skills you need to change your story.

If you’re aged 18 & aboveWe know that there are certain circumstances that shape people’s lives, and finding the right job is one of those.

If you’re currently unemployed or working less than 16 hours a week, we can help you start the next chapter and change your story.

Whether you’ve been unemployed for some time, been made redundant or are currently studying part-time, we’ll support you with free, personalised support and advice so you can improve your skills and find a job.

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Advice you receive is tailored to your individual needs.

Visit workingwales.gov.wales to Change Your Story

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If you’d like to find out more about how to change your story, visit our website, search Working Wales, call 0800 028 4844 or drop in to one of our many centres – details can be found on our website.

Working Wales is delivered by Careers Wales and funded by the Welsh Government and the European Social Fund.

Find out more

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