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Acom Cardiff

Target Group: N/A

As a premier business centre, Acom provide access to high quality training from Learndirect, the UK’s leading online learning brand. Learning can be accessed over the Internet, at home, at work, or at an Acom learning centre. Widely recognised across the UK for its innovative approach to flexible learning, the current portfolio offers more than 500 courses, available in a wide range of subjects, for example:
Home & Office IT - Microsoft Office introductory, intermediate and advanced levels, web design, keyboard skills, digital photography and Photoshop.
Specialist IT - C++ programming, technical support, networking, client /server fundamentals, Java Script, security systems and project management
Business & Management - Finance, marketing, continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, management, leadership, legislation and languages.
Skills for Life - Word skills, number skills, better letters, spelling it out, essential skills for work, driving your car, getting a job and 'Welcome To English.'

Tel:

02920440010

Website:

www.acomltd.co.uk

ACT Ltd

Target Group: 14+

ACT is Wales’ largest work-based learning provider and delivers quality training opportunities in a variety of fields to people aged 14 to 64. At its dedicated training centres situated throughout south Wales, ACT delivers the skills desired by employers, working closely with them to meet specific training requirements. At its newest training centre, ACT Skills Academy, opportunities are also available for training in the construction, motor vehicle engineering, catering, veterinary and building sectors.

Tel:

029 2040 8408

Email:

Website:

www.acttraining.org.uk

Barnardo's Marlborough Road Partnership

Target Group: N/A

We provide a range of services for vulnerable young people aged 11-21. The services include supported housing, young families, supported housing for single young people, mental health and specific housing support for Black and Minority Ethnic young people. All our services are accessed via our offices in Marlborough Road but the referral criteria for each service are different. Please contact us for more information.

Tel:

02920497531

Email:

Website:

www.barnardos.org.uk

Black Voluntary Sector Network Wales

Target Group: N/A

We here at BVSNW pride ourselves on the work we carry out with young BME people. We have developed a number of good working relationships with partners and various agencies to co-ordinate and support projects.

Tel:

02920450068

Email:

Website:

www.bvsnw.org.uk

Buzz Magazine and Media Training Days

Target Group: N/A

Courses available in:
PHOTOGRAPHY
DESIGN
EDITING AND JOURNALISM
INNOVATION
For a chance to work alongside South Wales' number one Entertainment and Listings magazine please contact buzztraining@hotmail.com

For further information please email clearly stating which course you'd like to attend and attach a current CV. On receipt of your email, you will receive course details.
Each course will involve practical and taught sessions all whilst giving you the opportunity to work with the magazine.
As there are limited spaces on each course, please contact us as soon as possible to guarantee your place.

Tel:

029 2023 6885

Email:

Cardiff Construction Training Centre

Target Group: N/A

Local Training and Enterprise provides a free job search and business advisory service to job seekers and a recruitment service to employers.The Construction Training Centre specialises in the construction industry. Staff spend time with every individual job seeker to identify the skills required to secure employment. We provide CV preparation, help with completing application forms, interview skills coaching, Internet access, generic training in a range of local industries, regular access to employers, and help with setting up in business.

Tel:

01446725 088

Cardiff ITEC

Target Group: N/A

Cardiff ITEC offer a wide range of training solutions. Operating on the basis of ‘we design – you benefit’, allows the client to get the training that meets their exact requirements, working closely with them to design the best solution for their needs.

Tel:

02920663800

Email:

Website:

www.cardiffitec.com/

Cardiff Leaving Care and Related Service

Target Group: N/A

We provide services to young people under the guidance of the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000. We provide services to young people aged 16-21 or sometimes up to 24 years. We provide social work support regarding planning for leaving care, accomodation, financial support, benefit claims, accessing education, training and employment and accessing health services.

Tel:

02920239827

Email:

Website:

http:\\www.cardiff.gov.uk

Cardiff South Enterprise Centre

Target Group: N/A

Local Training and Enterprise provides a free job search and business advisory service to job seekers and a recruitment service to employers. Each of the Enterprise Centres provides a free core service to job seekers. Staff spend time with every individual job seeker to identify the skills required to secure employment. Clients may use any or all of the facilities at the Enterprise Centres. We provide CV Preparation, help with completing application forms, interview skills coaching, ICT training (including ECDL), Internet access, generic training in a range of local industries, including retail, hospitality and catering, care, administration, call centre, regular access to employers, help with setting up in business.

Tel:

02920423035

Email:

CardiffJobs.co.uk

Target Group: N/A

If you are looking for a new job in the Cardiff or South Wales area - we have 100's to choose from

Tel:

02920628808

Email:

Website:

CardiffJobs.co.uk

Careers Wales Cardiff and Vale

Target Group: N/A

We provide free information and advice for young people and adults on careers, qualifications, courses, training, applying for jobs, preparing for interviews and self employment. We hold vacancy information on jobs and training opportunities for school and college leavers and can give them extra support through Youth Gateway. Use computers free of charge at our centres to access careers information and relevant websites. Register for free on our website for details of full and part-time courses and training opportunities throughout Wales, for career ideas, vacancies for school and college leavers and links to other useful websites.

Tel:

02920906700

Email:

Website:

www.careerswales.com

Central Cardiff Enterprise Centre

Target Group: N/A

Local Training and Enterprise provides a free job search and business advisory service to job seekers and a recruitment service to employers. Each of the Enterprise Centres provides a free core service to job seekers. Staff spend time with every individual job seeker to identify the skills required to secure employment. Clients may use any or all of the facilities at the Enterprise Centres. We provide CV Preparation, help with completing application forms, interview skills coaching, ICT training (including ECDL), Internet access, generic training in a range of local industries, including retail, hospitality and catering, care, administration, call centre, regular access to employers, help with setting up in business.

Tel:

0292045 7871

Email:

Communities First Black & Minority Ethnic Communities Programme

Target Group: N/A

Communities First seeks to promote equality and diversity. It is about YOU having a voice and contributing to REAL change in YOUR area and on issues that affect YOU. A Partnership Group has been formed of community members and representatives from key voluntary and statutory organisations working in Cardiff. The aim of the Group is to represent the views of Cardiff's diverse minority ethnic communities. The involvement of young people in the Communities First process is vital. We facilitate a range of activities for young people such as the annual VOICES event, the football forum, and the Young People's partnership group. If you would like to get involved or find out more, please get in touch.

Tel:

02920873262

Email:

Website:

www.cardiff.gov.uk/communitiesfirst

Communities First Ely & Caerau

Target Group: N/A

We provide Communities First work in partnership with our feeder forum, “The Children's and Young People's Action Team". Any issues or project proposals are brought up and actioned accordingly. We also have links with the schools and youth centres in the area.

Tel:

02920873664

Email:

Website:

www.cardiff.gov.uk/communitiesfirst

Communities First Splott

Target Group: N/A

Communities 1st in Splott also includes the areas of Tremorfa and Pengam. The Communities First programme is designed to improve the quality of life in communities affected by unemployment, low incomes and ill health. It’s a 10 year programme which enables communities themselves to decide what is needed and helps them realise their ambitions. It increases the level of participation of local people and brings in funding and support from a number of different sources with the intention of making a meaningful and lasting difference to our communities.

Tel:

02920491161

Email:

Website:

www.cardiff.gov.uk/communitiesfirst

Community Legal Advice

Target Group: N/A

Community Legal Advice is a free and confidential service paid for by legal aid.

We are here to help you with your legal problems.

Who are we?
Community Legal Advice is the new name for Community Legal Service Direct.

Community Legal Advice is funded by the Legal Services Commission and delivered in partnership with independent advice agencies and solicitors.

Tel:

08000856643

Website:

www.clsdirect.org.uk

CSV Training Wales

Target Group: N/A

We are a training provider who delivers Basic Skills, ESOL, NVQs, IT and Key Skills training. We also help the demotivated and secure job placements and job outcomes.

Tel:

0292041 5700

Website:

www.csv.org.uk

CSV Volunteering Partners

Target Group: N/A

CSV recruit volunteers for its projects around the UK. The volunteering opportunities are full time, with all expenses paid and accommodation provided. Volunteering placements are between 4 and 12 months. CSV projects are recommended for those looking to gain experience for careers in youth work, the voluntary sector, psychiatry, social work, medical professions, community work and for entry into the police force.

Tel:

0800374991

Email:

Website:

www.csv.org.uk

Cultural Concerns

Target Group: N/A

The work of Cultural Concerns includes:
importing and marketing of Fair Trade arts and crafts
management of grass-roots cultural projects such as a local food market
organising community festivals and special events
managing arts-related conferences and seminars
organising international exchanges and collaborations between artists working in the community
music projects with disaffected young people
community arts teaching and training programmes

Tel:

02920227982

Email:

Website:

www.culturalconcerns.org.uk/

Different Strokes

Target Group: N/A

Different Strokes is a registered charity providing a unique, free service to younger stroke survivors throughout the United Kingdom. Our services and the number of stroke survivors benefiting from them have grown dramatically since we were formed in 1996. We are run by stroke survivors for stroke survivors, for active self help and mutual support.

Tel:

08451307172

Email:

Website:

www.differentstrokes.co.uk/

Ely Enterprise Centre

Target Group: N/A

Local Training and Enterprise provides a free job search and business advisory service to job seekers and a recruitment service to employers. Each of the Enterprise Centres provides a free core service to job seekers. Staff spend time with every individual job seeker to identify the skills required to secure employment. Clients may use any or all of the facilities at the Enterprise Centres. We provide CV Preparation, help with completing application forms, interview skills coaching, ICT training (including ECDL), Internet access, generic training in a range of local industries, including retail, hospitality and catering, care, administration, call centre, regular access to employers, help with setting up in business.

Tel:

029 2067 0654

Email:

Genesis Project

Target Group: N/A

The project aims to help parents overcome many of the barriers they face when wanting to learn new skills or return to work. Through working closely with families, we can offer financial assistance and other support to parents who need affordable childcare for them to access courses and work opportunities. Our support may include free or subsidised childcare, support and guidance for those wishing to enter training or employment, childcare support for informal training and community events, training and support for volunteers and confidence building. The project works alongside parents to provide guidance and support to help them achieve their hopes and build a better future.

Tel:

02920440514

Email:

Jobcentre Plus

Target Group: N/A

Jobcentre Plus is a government agency supporting people of working age from welfare into work, and helping employers to fill their vacancies.

Tel:

08456060234

Website:

www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/index.html

MENFA

Target Group: N/A

MENFA has been serving its local community since 1984. We specialise in mentoring, giving support to all those who feel disadvantaged, regardless of colour, belief, gender, age or social status.
MENFA also offers accredited training courses for you to become a volunteer mentor, and follow up your training with opportunities to put your skills into practice.
As a mentoring organisation, we want to listen to you

Tel:

02920487058

Email:

Website:

www.menfa.org.uk/index.htm

MEWN Cymru

Target Group: N/A

Minority Ethnic Women's Network Wales (MEWN Cymru) is an umbrella body representing ethnic minority (visible and non visible) women across Wales, regardless of their age, religious observance, ethnicity or life choices.

Tel:

02920464445

Email:

Website:

www.mewn-cymru.org.uk/Default.aspx

Milennium Volunteers

Target Group: N/A

Millennium Volunteers (MV) is aimed at young people aged 16-24. As an MV you volunteer your time to help others by doing something you enjoy. Millenium Volunteers offers challenging and interesting volunteering opportunities for all young people in Cardiff.

Tel:

02920431728

Email:

Website:

dev.mvonline.gov.uk/

Prince's Trust Cymru - Community Action Scheme

Target Group: N/A

The Trust can offer support to groups of young people who have an idea for a project that will benefit their community. As part of the programme we can give you hands on support to plan and manage your project safely, to get funding, to develop your ideas, to learn new skills, to gain nationally recognised qualifications, to make a difference to your community, to meet new people and have an amazing time.

Tel:

0800842842 or 029204

Email:

Website:

www.princes-trust.org.uk

Courses

• Duke of Edinburgh...

Qualtech Services Ltd (Training Provider)

Target Group: N/A

We deliver both Advanced and Foundation Modern Apprenticeships which provide specialist advice to companies who wish to develop their staff. The employer and candidate enter into a 'partnership' with Qualtech and together they prepare an Apprenticeship Training Plan for each candidate. Apprentices work towards a formalised framework within their occupational area. This must include an appropriate NVQ (up to Level 2 for FMA and Level 3 for AMA) Key Skills qualification, enhancement units and/or a sector-specific qualification. Candidates are provided with support, guidance and mentoring from our specialist advisors and will also have the opportunity to attend relevant workshops.

Tel:

01443841405

Email:

Website:

www.qualtech.co.uk

Shaw Trust

Target Group: N/A

Shaw Trust is a national charity that provides training and work opportunities for people who are disadvantaged in the labour market due to disability, ill health or other social circumstances. We are the largest voluntary sector provider of employment services for disabled people in the UK.

Tel:

01225716300

Website:

www.shaw-trust.org.uk

Skill Wales

Target Group: N/A

Skill Wales works with further and higher education institutions, work-based learning providers, the Assembly and many other organisations to influence policy and practice surrounding opportunities in post-16 education for disabled people. We can also answer related queries from disabled students, their families or professionals working with disabled students in Wales.

Tel:

02920786506

Email:

Website:

www.skill.org.uk

Somali Youth Association

Target Group: N/A

We provide educational and leisure activities to engage with and empower young people. Our Sports Projects include 5 a side football, football tournaments and sports trips. We offer recreational and leisure trips, a drop-in service, training in youth empowerment and personal development, Youth Work training, a home work club, Community Development Training, and Job Search and advice on career opportunities.

Tel:

02920472626

Email:

St Mellons Community Education Centre

Target Group: N/A

We provide a variety of youth work provision. The Intro Project is a drop-in provision which aims to support young people to access education, training and employment. Young People have access to youth work support, Careers Wales outreach workers, ICT, internet and CV writing. We offer classes and community groups with a crèche including ICT, cooking skills, food & fitness and parent & toddler sessions. Evening provision includes 5 youth club sessions, 2 after school sports sessions and a drama class. The youth work programme includes arts, performing arts, issue based work, cooking skills, ICT, Internet, sports, youth forum and outdoor pursuits. We also run off-site weekend and holiday programmes.

Tel:

02920778667

Email:

Courses

• Duke of Edinburgh...

St Mellons Enterprise Centre

Target Group: N/A

We provide help with CVs, application forms, covering letters, speculative letters, interview technique, online applications and start up business advice. We also have an on-site Jobcentre Plus with access to the latest employer vacancies. We offer various training courses such as IT/Admin, Customer Care, Health & Safety and Food Hygiene. You can access employer open days and weekly careers advice for the over 18s. We provide access to Job Brokers for people with health issues and fortnightly benefits advice.

Tel:

02920361581

Email:

SWITCH Cymru

Target Group: N/A

Learning
Switch can help you with learning all sorts of new things; whether for fun, to keep up with the children, do more to help your community or to help your job prospects. What is different about SWITCH is that you can do so at a local community centre run by local volunteers who will give you support and help. There are all sorts of courses and materials that you can look at available over the internet and we'll also be running short courses at your local centre. If you're not used to computers we will help you. We can help with reading, writing, number skills and learning to use computers plus a whole lot more.
Employment and Training
In time Switch intends to help people improve their job prospects whether or not you are currently in work. The learning option can help you to gain new skills and some of the internet links available will give advice on what skills you need for a particular job. There is also information on job vacancies "on-line". In time we want to develop a much better service at local centres giving advice on training and job opportunities. Help us to develop this.
Advice and guidance
Some of the centres involved in Switch already offer an excellent range of advice services to their communities. In time we want to extend this to all of the centres, so they will all be able to offer advice on benefits, legal issues, housing, immigration, dealing with bodies like the Council, Health service, gas, electricity etc.
Volunteering and more active communities
One of our intentions is to help communities help themselves. We want people to become more active, to volunteer to help out with making them better places to live. We will need volunteers with all sorts of skills but the most important things are to have a genuine interest and energy. We can provide the training and support to help you get new skills. Being a volunteer could even help with job prospects. Interested?
Health
For almost all the communities involved in Switch, health matters are a big issue. In the long term Switch would like to do things to improve people's health.

Tel:

02920471384

Email:

Website:

www.switch-cymru.org.uk

T2 / Youth Training Centre

Target Group: N/A

We have launched a new youth training centre based in the heart of Newport City Centre. The centre’s objective is to act as the conduit between local businesses who want to recruit junior members of staff and 16 & 17 year olds looking to start a career.

Tel:

02920799133

Website:

www.t2business.co.uk/contact.html#cardiff

The Big Issue Cymru

Target Group: N/A

We provide opportunities for homeless persons to earn a legitimate income through selling our magazines. we also provide advice, support and referrals for accommodation, health, training and employment.

Tel:

(029) 2033 7793

Email:

Website:

www.bigissuecymru.co.uk

The Somali Progressive Association (SPA)

Target Group: N/A

The Somali Advice and Information Office was established in May 1988 to address the specific and complex needs of the Somali Population in Cardiff. Mission Statement

To improve the social/cultural and economic status of the Somali population in the County and City of Cardiff.

To work towards the elimination of discrimination and promote equality of opportunity and good relations between persons different racial groups generally and particularly between those who are of Somali origin and all other inhabitants

Tel:

02920255526

Email:

Website:

www.switch-cymru.org.uk

The Women's Workshop

Target Group: N/A

The Women's Workshop is an established training centre in Cardiff Bay. For women returning to education, training and the workplace we run different levels of courses that include Information Technology, Career and Personnel Development, English as a second language, Confidence Building, Home Maintenance skills and Pacific Institute training. Training is in term time and during the school day to suit women who have to collect children at school. Childcare support is available for those women who have under school aged children.

Tel:

02920493351

Email:

Website:

www.womensworkshop.org.uk

Courses

• Stepping Stones New...

Vision 21 - Cyfle Cymru

Target Group: N/A

We provide vocational training and work opportunities for people with a disability. We offer projects in woodwork, ICT, catering, horticulture, gardening, training & mentoring, retail, pottery and ceramics, as well as reinforcement of life skills, ie teamwork, confidence and self-esteem, communication and appropriate behaviour. Training is tailored to the individual's needs. Nationally recognised qualifications can be gained if appropriate to the individual. Support is given to help find employment, if appropriate.

Tel:

02920621194

Email:

Website:

www.vision-twentyone.com

Courses

• Vocational Training...

Voluntary Action Cardiff

Target Group: N/A

Voluntary Action Cardiff's mission is to promote social justice by supporting the development of a vibrant and flourishing voluntary and community sector in Cardiff.
We aim...
To promote social justice through community action that challenges powerlessness, prejudice, discrimination and deprivation.
To support the development of a more effective and efficient voluntary and community sector in Cardiff through the delivery of a range of support and capacity building services including information, advice, and training.
To support the development of a more influential and cohesive voluntary and community sector in Cardiff by facilitating networking and partnership within the sector; and between it and the public and private sectors.

Tel:

02920485722

Website:

www.vacardiff.org.uk

Voluntary Community Service

Target Group: N/A

Voluntary Community Service came into being in 1964 and is the volunteer bureau serving the city of Cardiff.

The aims of VCS are to promote volunteering and support volunteers so that voluntary work proves a happy and rewarding experience for those engaged in it. VCS encourages volunteering by all sections of the community and supports a policy that everybody has something to offer and is able to become a valued volunteer.

The office is situated in the centre of Cardiff. There are over 350 voluntary organisations registered with the bureau offering volunteers experience in areas such as youth work, mental health, disability, older people, advice lines, environmental projects, administration and community work.

People who would like to become volunteers but are unable to visit the office due to disability or work commitments are offered the services of an Outreach Worker who will visit them at a time and place which is convenient to them.

All members of staff have personal experience of volunteering and are happy to talk to individuals who may be unsure where their particular interests lie.

Tel:

02920227625

Email:

Website:

www.volunteering-wales.net

Courses

• Millennium Volunteers

Wales Council for Voluntary Action - W.C.V.A.

Target Group: N/A

Information on volunteering

Tel:

02920431700

Email:

Website:

www.wcva.org.uk

Women Connect First

Target Group: N/A

Women Connect First (WCF)is a charity established to empower black and minority ethnic women in Cardiff and south east Wales.
The range of services provided by WCF include:
Arranging Job Shadowing & Work placement opportunities for BME women which will lead to employment and to improve their employability.
Advice & Counselling service on areas such as Domestic Violence, Forced marriage, personal/emotional support, Career Advice etc.
Volunteering opportunities for BME women to gain confidence and improve their skills to move into employment.
Translation & Interpreting services for organisations and individuals.
Organise Research Focus Groups & provide Consultancy on BME issues.

Tel:

029 2066 3710

Email:

Website:

www.croesoproject.org/croeso/?p=133

Youth Gateway Cardiff

Target Group: N/A

Youth Gateway is a service run by Careers Wales for young people in Wales. To join Youth Gateway you just need to contact your nearest Careers Centre.

Tel:

02920333375