https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/Newsroom/PressReleases/2025/September/Stepintoyourfutureatthe

• Apply for college transport for September now! Follow this link as it applies to all colleges including Pencoed.
• Going to college in September? Apply for EMA now! Apply here for 2025-26 and be ready to go!

• NEXT Open Event 23rd January 2025! Use this link to book tickets!
• Open Evening booking here November 2024 :) Eventbrite link to tickets

Go to www.cymoedd.ac.uk

https://businesswales.gov.wales/bigideas/

Cymoedd.ac.uk/open

• Going to College in September 2023? Calling all Y11s! Apply for your bus pass here - including Pencoed College.

If you can see it, you can aspire to be it!

Big Ideas Wales

Big Ideas Wales is a Welsh Government project with the aim to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs in Wales, aged 25 and under, to develop entrepreneurial skills, whatever their career pathway.

They help young people build knowledge of business; with tools, information and help for those who want to start a business.

Ty Gwyn had a visit from one of their employers, Jane, who gave our young people some inspiration about what they might want to do in the future. They spoke about their own experiences and what it was like starting their own business.

Further opportunities and resources will be provided by Big Idea Wales to those young people who wish to start their own business, e.g. painting and decorating and hairdressing, via the Youth Entrepreneurship Strategy Action Plan.

Tillbury Douglas work readiness Y10 workshop

Thanks to Michelle from Careers Wales and Kelly from Tilbury Douglas for visiting us and sharing the job opportunities in their company, so many to consider!

L in Y10 is now inspired to consider an apprenticeship because of the college and training combination. Great news!

Such a busy summer term!

Y11 have now left us and everyone has a secure destination for September! Good luck to you all, we will miss you and know you will succeed on your chosen pathway.

Y10 have spent the “day as a firefighter” at Merthyr Fire Station with our Dallaglio Sports Mentors, definitely a career path to aspire to. Well done T, Mason, Harley and Ethan 🔥

Y9 are off to the new metro depot with Transport for Wales at Taffs Well. This brand new link will showcase the future employment opportunities in this area and highlights the need to make these jobs accessible by local transport.

https://forms.rctcbc.gov.uk/en/SchoolTransport/collegetransport/StudentDetails

• Live link to apply for the bus pass

Pencoed College visit

Y11 had the opportunity to visit the campus at Pencoed College this week, between revision sessions, as they were interested in their animal courses. They have quite a few animals such as ferrets and Guinea pigs on campus and offer a range of animal care and husbandry courses.
There are high levels of learner support available and our Y11s are looking forward to their next steps in September 2022.

Carpe Diem!

Industry Expert Visit

Learners in Y10 and 11 today had the opportunity to meet and listen to a young chef Toby. He shared his journey to becoming a junior chef and then Chef de Partie at the Celtic Manor Resort.
Toby followed the apprenticeship route to become a chef, which suits many learners who like to both learn and train on the job at the same time. He explained the long hours and challenges as well as the opportunities and benefits of working in a commercial restaurant setting.
We are slightly biased as he is Mrs Cox-Wall’s son, Toby is a great advert for the apprenticeship route to success!

Virtual Careers Fair

We will be joining the virtual Careers Fair on 9th February and exploring the opportunities on offer- both jobs and apprenticeships for our Y11 learners. Exciting times ahead!

Check out the details and see the website for more details.

Some of our Y11s after their practice interviews.

What’s Next? November 2021

Y11, with their teachers and Careers Wales have enjoyed What’s Next?! A series of videos and then fun, practical in class activities to “practice” the skills required!

Construction challenge - a video by Griffiths Construction, see photos for the most amazing card bridge by Michael.

Hospitality - What jobs are there at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport?! Can you carry the tray of wobbly glasses and plates…

Retail - can you apply for a trolley assistant role at Sainsbury’s? Watch the video and practice the interview.
Health and Social Care - have you got what it takes to work with early years or perhaps older adults? What skills do you need to succeed on this vital field of work.

Check out our pics!

Kaleb practising on Alfie, did he get the job?! 😊

Y10 and 11 visit to Prince Charles Hospital

The learners studying Construction and the Built Environment level 1 and 2 vocational qualifications visited the construction site at the Prince of Wales Hospital, via the Open Doors project on 6th October 2021.

The visit was informative and very illuminating as to the careers available in this area of work, from the electricians and brickies to the person who checks the light bulbs on the helipad! 💡

Thank you to Sam and Michelle from Careers Wales and the Open Doors project.
Our learners enjoyed the visit and behaved impeccably.
Well done!

• Link to RCT website to apply for college transport ✅

• Your Future Festival for Y9 and Y11! Your Future Festival is a virtual celebration to help young people discover their options after school. Working with former BBC Radio 1 DJ, Huw Stephens we'll be giving young people a look into their future options and provide them with all the information they need to make the right decision in their next steps. Many young people know what they want to do in life, but don't know where to access information on the paths that interest them. They need help and reassurance, especially during these uncertain times. By bringing this exciting bank of content to them, they will have all the information they want and need at their fingertips, to make the right decision for their future.

Summer Term Careers Programme

Make sure you are in school on these days

Sam is also in school every Tuesday to meet with you 1:1

4th May PeoplePlus

11th May Coleg Y Cymoedd

25th May ACT Training Provider

15th June employer visit (hair dresser and builder) Q and A if you are thinking of this as a career, followed by career quiz session.

5th-9th July KS3 and Y10 week long future careers event. It’s never too early to make plans!

• RCT Careers Fair 10th February 2021 10am to 5pm Use this link to register for this exciting event!