Working Wales is hosting a free information event to connect people aged 16 and over with employers, training providers and support services in the growing green and sustainable careers sector.
The Cardiff & Vale Sustainable, Renewable & Green Careers Information Event will take place at the Cardiff Careers Wales Centre on Friday 17 October 2025, from 10am to 2pm.
What attendees can expect from the event:
- Gain information about the green energy sector and sustainability roles in other sectors including entry routes.
- Find out about volunteering opportunities and work experience.
- Explore training opportunities.
- Meet employers with current and future vacancies.
Booking is essential. Attendees can register for free via Eventbrite: Cardiff & Vale Sustainable, Renewable & Green Careers Information Event.
To make the event as inclusive as possible, the first hour from 10am to 11am has been set aside as a dedicated quiet hour. This session is designed to create a calmer environment for neurodivergent guests and anyone who may benefit from a quieter space.
The main sessions will then run at 11am, 12pm and 1pm, giving attendees the flexibility to book a time that suits them best.
Throughout the day, attendees will have the opportunity to meet organisations including:
- Bute Energy
- Last Energy
- Leverage Point Entertainment / Earth to Action
- Gen Power Ltd
- Ecotricity
- 7 Steel Uk
- Friends Of the Earth & Cardiff Community Gardeners
- Morgan Sindall Construction
- Stafforce
- LANTRA
- Civil Service/ DWP
- Renishaw
- Vale Of Glamorgan Council
- RSPB
- Welsh Government
- Screen Alliance Wales
- The Onsite Construction Academy
- Business Wales
- Scope
- Kings trust
- Cardiff and Vale College
- Coleg Y Cymoedd
- ACT Training
- Aspire Shared Apprenticeships
- Educ8 Training
Mike Keohane, team manager at Careers Wales, said: “This event is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in a career in green industries or sustainability. Come and find out about training, meet employers with vacancies, or explore volunteering opportunities in a supportive and inclusive environment.”
Event summary:
Date: Friday 17 October 2025
Time:
10am – 11am: dedicated quiet hour for neurodivergent guests, and those who need a calmer environment
11am – 2pm: main sessions (11am, 12 noon and 1pm)
Location: Cardiff Careers Wales Centre, 17 Churchill Way, Churchill House, Cardiff, CF10 2HH
Working Wales, delivered by Careers Wales and funded by the Welsh Government, provides careers guidance and employability support for those aged 16 and above.
For more information about Working Wales and how to access careers support, visit the Working Wales website, call free on 0800 028 4844, speak to an adviser via webchat, or email workingwales@careerswales.gov.wales.