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

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.

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.

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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