Career and Employability Programmes – Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC)
22 July, 2025
Career and Employability Programmes – Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC)
Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC) offers a range of interactive workshops and employer engagement opportunities to prepare learners for successful careers. These programmes connect students with industry professionals, offering practical skills, real-world insights, and direct experience with employers across sectors – including fintech.
CV Workshop
Description: A practical session focused on enhancing CV quality and boosting confidence when applying for roles, with a spotlight on fintech career paths.
- Developing strong CV writing skills
- Understanding how to tailor CVs for job applications
- Learning what employers are looking for in applicants
Benefits for Employers: Brand visibility, mentorship opportunities, and early access to talent.
Contact: [email protected]
Interview Workshop
Description: A mock interview session where employers conduct interviews with learners, offering real-time feedback and experience.
- Practise interview techniques with real employers
- Understand interview preparation strategies
- Experience realistic mock interviews
Benefits for Employers: Influence future workforce readiness and showcase recruitment processes.
Contact: [email protected]
Personal Skills / Soft Skills Workshops
Description: Sessions designed to help learners identify, articulate, and apply soft skills within a professional setting.
- Linking soft skills to real job descriptions and applications
- Improving communication and self-awareness
- Enhancing CVs and interview performance with soft skill examples
Benefits for Employers: Promote workplace values and essential skills needed in their organisation.
Contact: [email protected]
Work Placements / Internships
Description: Students undertake hands-on placements in industry settings, applying their skills to live projects and tasks.
- Gain insight into real workplace environments
- Develop technical and soft skills
- Enhance career awareness and CV experience
Benefits for Employers: Fresh perspectives, support on live projects, and mentoring development for staff.
Contact: [email protected]
Live Employer Briefs
Description: Employers set students an industry-relevant project with support through masterclasses and presentations.
- Apply critical thinking and teamwork to real challenges
- Build confidence and presentation skills
- Assess suitability for specific career paths
Benefits for Employers: Real project input, brand awareness, and talent spotting.
Contact: [email protected]
Employer Boards
Description: CAVC’s Employer Advisory Boards connect industry professionals with curriculum leaders to shape future talent and ensure courses remain relevant to evolving workforce needs.
- Contribute to shaping education and training aligned to sector demands
- Offer input on skills development, recruitment, and innovation
- Support the growth of home-grown talent across priority sectors
Learn more: CAVC Employer Boards