Targeted training programmes to meet your skills needs

Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) is powering industry growth through the CCR Skills Programme. Part funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund and delivered by Cardiff and Vale College and a regional network of partners, the programme aims to drive economic development across 10 local authorities by collaborating with industry groups and employers. Focused on identifying and developing in-demand Digital, Net Zero, and Advanced Manufacturing skills, it will unlock growth potential through innovative training and development initiatives.

Our training programmes take the form of short training course and intensive bootcamps, focusing on skills development in high-demand and key growth sectors which are underpinned with employability training.

Guaranteed interview opportunities on completion have been embedded into each programme, fast-tracking individuals into industry placements and vacancies. Ensuring a pipeline of interview-ready candidates for vacancy needs, with a range of outcomes at technical, managerial, & leadership levels.

Courses are aimed at adults living in the Cardiff Capital Region, including graduates, career changers and career returners. Designed to overcome barriers and challenges, there is also a focus on targeting those from underrepresented groups and marginalised communities. 

Visit www.cavc.ac.uk/ccrskills to view the latest courses and bootcamps available through CCR Skills.

Thought leadership and co-design opportunities for employers will be key to shaping our programmes. Employers will also benefit from a talent pool, skilled and ready for industry. Together, let’s drive economic growth and prosperity in South-East Wales.

Benefits for employers:

• A pipeline of industry-ready talent for your business
• Future-proofing businesses with a highly skilled workforce
• Saving cost and time of recruitment
• Providing networking opportunities with learners and opportunities to raise business/vacancy profiles
• Programmes deliver high-quality, practical and current technology training

If you’re looking to grow your small business (less than 50 employees) and recruit a member of staff,  you could get £2,000 financial support and training advice. The Recruit and Train programme is being offered to businesses in, Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Torfaen and Vale of Glamorgan? Click here for more information and to apply.

We are committed to distributing impact across the Region, particularly supporting SMEs across the Northern Valleys, i.e. the Local Authorities of Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Bridgend, RCT and Torfaen.

A new network has been launched which aims to support people from diverse and underrepresented groups to thrive in data and technology-related roles. Tramshed Tech and Hodge Bank have joined forces with CCR to launch the Data Inclusivity Network. The partners say the move is designed to address a lack of diversity in data and technology-related sectors and aims to foster an inclusive community.

The Data Inclusivity Network will also support the professional development of those already working in the fields and seeks to attract and inspire new talent pools and welcomes businesses and individuals to be part of this inclusive community. To keep up to date with regular events. Follow Tramshed Tech x Hodge on Eventbrite and Tramshed Tech on LinkedIn . For more information email business@cavc.ac.uk.

Contact the CAVC for Business team for more information or to discuss your skills needs and how the funding can support you: business@cavc.ac.uk, 029 20 250 350.

Key industry clusters

• Fast Track Talent Academy
• MedTech
• Cybersecurity
• Compound Semiconductors
• Creative Industries

Digital Skills

Developing capabilities across a range areas including:

• Data & AI (Artificial Intelligence)
• Cloud, Systems & Infrastructure
• Software Development
• Digital Media & Creative
• Technologies
• Blockchain

Net Zero & Advanced Manufacturing Skills

• Upskilling and new skilling activities designed to support Net Zero and Advanced Manufacturing skills requirements.
• Supporting capabilities in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Sustainability Management, Energy, Decarbonisation and Green Infrastructure.

The Cardiff Capital Region Energy Vision has been set out to help the region achieve a net zero energy system by 2050, in line with objectives set by the UK Government. Working with the network of Further Education Colleges across CCR our Net Zero series of short courses and qualifications supports businesses and organisations to accelerate the decarbonisation and sustainability of our Region. Click here for more information.

If you are a business in the financial services or technology sector - we have an opportunity for you. You can recruit a candidate as part of our 6-month Fast Track Talent Academy. Run by Cnect Wales and supported by Cardiff Capital Region and Cardiff & Vale College, a consortium of Southeast Wales based employers will offer 30 ambitious candidates a unique chance to secure a 12-month contract. For more information, email: caroline@cnectwales.uk