Work and Training

Work isn't just about earning money - it's about learning, meeting people, gaining confidence, creating new opportunities, finding about life, contributing to the local community or the world we live in. It's an adventure!

Major concerns about money are:

training and apprenticeships
getting a job
how to write a great CV
rights at work
working for yourself
working while at school
working abroad

Some of us know exactly what we want to be, and some of us have no idea. Some of us start a job and then realise that we would like to do something totally different. Some of us have to stop work for a while, and then wonder how to get back into the workplace.

You cannot start full time work until you reach the official school leaving age of 16. You can do some paid for work, such as a paper round, when you are 13, but you need to check the laws and the local regulations first.

Doing voluntary work is a good way of gaining experience, getting involved in something you enjoy or believe in, and even travelling the world.

If you have commitments that limit the number of hours or the times you can work, then you still have job options. If you have a disability, then there is help available so that you can take your place in the workplace. If you are a budding Richard Branson, then there is plenty of advice and support to get you started.

Check out these contacts to help you find the kind of work you want, where to get the training you need, how to create the right impression, and start to build the career that you want.

Local Contacts

Careers North East Wales

Careers Wales provides impartial careers information, advice and guidance to people of all ages in schools and through their Careers Shop in Wrexham.

Careers Shop Wrexham
Egerton House
Rhosddu Road
Wrexham
LL11 1EQ

01978 317015
enquiries@cwne.org

Jobcentre Plus

Jobcentre Plus is a government agency supporting people of working age. It provides help and advice on jobs and training for people who can work and financial help for those who cannot.

Jobcentre Plus
Ty Maelor
15 - 17 Grosvenor Road
Wrexham
LL11 1BW

01978 316500

Youth Gateway

If you are looking for a job, college or training course, and you need help, Youth Gateway can help you. Youth Gateway is a service run by Careers Wales for young people.

Youth Gateway
Careers Shop Wrexham
Egerton House
Rhosddu Road
Wrexham
LL11 1EQ

01978 317015
enquiries@cwne.org

INFO

INFO provides information and advice on anything you might want to know for young people between 11 and 25. You can get help writing your CV and information about employment and training.

11.30am - 5.00pm Monday/Wednesday/Friday
11.30am - 4.30pm Tuesday/Thursday

INFO
2 North Arcade
Chester St
Wrexham
LL13 8BB

01978 358900
infoshop@wrexham.gov.uk

Youth Choices

Support, advice and guidance for young people. One to one or group sessions. Outreach and drop-in service.

Youth Choices
NACRO Wrexham
35 Chester Street
Wrexham
LL13 8AH

01978 314313

Wrexham ITeC

Wrexham ITeC, which is part of Wrexham County Borough Council offer placement and training in a range of IT, business and administration and customer service jobs and trainee-ships.

Wrexham ITeC
Unit 19
Whitegate Industrial Estate
Wrexham
LL13 8UG

01978 367100
01978 367111
wrexhamitec@wrexham.gov.uk

Yale College

Yale College is a tertiary college, providing education and training for most post 16 year olds in the area and many part time short courses.

Yale College
Grove Park Road
Wrexham
LL12 7AB

01978 311794

Text Phone: 01978 316489 (for those with hearing difficulties)
admissions@yale-wrexham.ac.uk

Drome

Drome offers free day time courses in Wrexham for adults who want to get back into education, training or employment, develop new skills, find new interests, or who want to find out about other opportunities and explore new directions.

Drome
Yale College
Grove Park Road
Wrexham
LL12 7AB

01978 311794
Text Phone: 01978 316489 (for those with hearing difficulties)
emr@yale-wrexham.ac.uk

Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)

The CAB offers practical, reliable, up-to-date information on a wide range of topics including benefits, housing, employment, debt, consumer and legal issues. Visit their website or phone to make an appointment at a local office.

9.30am - 2.00pm Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday

Citizens Advice Bureau
35 Grosvenor Road
Wrexham
LL11 1BT

01978 364639

Prince's Trust

A UK charity that helps young people overcome barriers and get their lives working. Through practical support including training, mentoring and financial assistance, the Prince's Trust helps 14-30 year olds realise their potential and transform their lives. Its efforts are focused on those who've struggled at school, been in care, been in trouble with the law, or are long-term unemployed.

Prince's Trust
Yale College
Grove Park Road
Wrexham
LL12 7AB

Businessline

For information on all aspects of setting up your own business in the Wrexham area.

Businessline
Wrexham Library
Rhosddu Road
Wrexham
LL11 1AU

01978 292092

029 2076 2636
Helpline 08457 47 47 47

Business Eye

The information service for businesses in Wales

08457 96 97 98

Shell Livewire

For information on starting and running a business. To register for a free “Start a Business Toolkit” register online at: www.shell-livewire.org