Career skills and training
Find out what support and training opportunities are available to help you upskill or find a job.
Neath job fair
Wednesday 22nd May, 10am - 1pm at the Castle Hotel. Entry is free.
Port Talbot Drop-in Support Hub
Drop-in support hubs have been setup for all those affected by the TATA transformation.
When?
- Every Tuesday 10am - 1pm
- Every Thursday 10am - 1pm
Where?
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Come along and speak with the following organisations:
NPT employability
Get help with things such as job searching, CV writing and interview techniques
Find your local job centre
Your local Jobcentre Plus can provide support to help you prepare for, find, and stay in work
Free broadband
Jobseekers can get six months of free high quality broadband with no contract and no credit check required.
NPTC Group of Colleges
NPTC Group of Colleges have created a range of training opportunities to support Tata employees and the supply chain. These will help if you are deciding to change career, upskill or reskill.
Starting your own business
Support for individuals
Business Wales is the Welsh Government’s bilingual business support service for Welsh micro-businesses and SMEs including social enterprises, and aspiring entrepreneurs of all ages to access the information, advice and support needed to help you start and grow your businesses.
Business Wales can provide support if you are considering self-employment or starting their own business. Our Business advisory team can provide a range of business information and business advice through workshops and one-to-one meetings, to help you review your ideas and prepare business plans, as well as accessing business finance. Contact the Business Wales helpline on 03000 6 03000 or visit businesswales.gov.wales.
Welsh Government Funded Training (Heads Of The Valley)
Funded by Welsh Government, free courses are available at Heads of the Valleys Training.
The free courses include HGV/LGV driver training, Bus driver training, ADR Dangerous Goods training, Lorry Loader HIAB training and various forklift truck and machinery training courses.