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Universities and Further Education
Our ecosystem universities play a pivotal role in supporting the Welsh FinTech ecosystem. Through cutting-edge research, specialised degree programmes, and strong industry connections, they equip students with the skills needed to thrive in fintech. These institutions also collaborate with Fintechs in Wales to foster innovation, provide access to emerging talent, and cultivate a highly skilled workforce that drives the sector’s growth and success.
Swansea University
Swansea University has been producing world class research since 1920. We have a long history of working with business and industry but today our research has a much wider impact, reaching across the health, wealth, culture, and well-being of a global society.
Cardiff University
Founded in 1883, Cardiff University is one of Britain’s leading research institutions, known for high-quality, innovative research that benefits communities locally and globally. With a diverse student body from over 100 countries and a range of backgrounds, the university fosters a dynamic learning environment. Its academic staff, driven by creativity and expertise, are leaders in their fields, inspiring excellence in education and research.
University of South Wales
The University of South Wales (USW) is innovative, thriving, and sustainable. We work to build better futures for our students, our communities and our partners economically, socially, and culturally.
Open University
Ecosystem Colleges
Explore the colleges within our ecosystem that offer a wide range of courses designed to kickstart your journey in fintech, business, and technology. Whether you’re looking to gain foundational knowledge or develop specialised skills, these institutions provide the perfect starting point. Discover programmes tailored to your ambitions and take the first step towards building a successful career in Wales’ thriving industries.
Cardiff & Vale College
Gower College Swansea
Featured Initiatives
We have implemented several skills initiatives to ensure the successful execution of our strategy. Our range of activities, courses and opportunities are specifically designed to inspire individuals to consider a career in FinTech. Additionally, we offer diverse solutions to FinTechs in Wales, enabling organisations to recruit fresh talent, enhance the skills of current employees, and engage with local communities to cultivate the next generation of accomplished professionals.
Code First Girls Micro Degrees
To support and encourage more women into tech, FinTech Wales and Chwarae Teg partnered with Code First Girls to offer the Code First Girls Programme to FinTech organisations looking to recruit female talent. The collaboration between academia and industry saw 10 women go through a 14 week, fully-funded, academy to achieve micro-degrees in Software, Data or Full-stack.
See what our members have to say about our skills initiatives…
“I was thoroughly impressed with the quality of the talent that was created from the Data Academy. Finalrentals has successfully hired three people as Data & Implementation Executives and they have made an excellent contribution to our company.
Ammar Akhtar,
Founder & CEO, Finalrentals
“FinTech Wales’ skills strategy is highly regarded within the ecosystem. Having delivered a number of programmes, we are certainly making progress in raising awareness about the flourishing career opportunities FinTechs in Wales can provide, and we’re also creating pathways for essential talent that will make a significant difference to FinTech Wales’ members recruitment and training plans.”
David Rozier
Partner at Deloitte and FinTech Wales Advisory Panel Member
“We’re so pleased to have partnered with FinTech Wales to design and deliver the first employer-led Advanced Data Academy in Wales. Initiatives like this are an example of what can be achieved by working in collaboration with amazing partners to drive forward a shared vision.”
Jessica Leigh Jones MBE
CEO, iungo Solutions
“By working in partnership with FinTech Wales and fintech industry partners across the city, the Cardiff Commitment can promote our growth sectors and create opportunities for schools, children and young people to develop the knowledge, skills and awareness our young people need to support the Welsh fintech economy.
Victoria Highgate
Business Engagement Advisor, Cardiff Commitment
Student mentoring, placements and internships
FinTech Wales works with universities all over the country to introduce students to FinTech organisations who can offer various opportunities to students considering a career in FinTech. Whether it’s offering a mentoring programme, placements or internships, the benefits between the organisation and students are endless and we’re keen to encourage everyone to get involved.
Attract & Retain
FinTech Wales’ skills strategy covers two key objectives to ensure Welsh FinTechs can attract and retain the skills and talent required both now and for the future:
Raise awareness of careers in FinTech
It’s essential to make people of all ages aware of what career prospects the Welsh FinTech ecosystem can offer. We must engage today to pave a way for the future generation of talent.
Connect FinTech Wales’ members with work-ready talent
In an intensely competitive market, it is crucial to link industry with academia to ensure a continuous supply of talented individuals who will support and enhance our ecosystem.
