More than 1,000 opportunities on offer at major careers event
Young people from Shropshire and the borders are being invited to explore careers and training opportunities
Young people from Shropshire and other border communities will be able to explore more than 1,000 education, training and employment opportunities at a major careers event in North Wales.
Pathways to Success will take place at Venue Cymru in Llandudno on Saturday, October 17, from 10am to 3pm.
The free bilingual event is being organised by Coleg Cambria, Grŵp Llandrillo Menai, Bangor University and Wrexham University, which are partners in the North Wales Tertiary Alliance.
More than 25 employers are also expected to attend, with opportunities spanning college and university courses, apprenticeships, training and employment.
The event is aimed at pupils in Years 10 to 13, college students considering their next move, young people unsure about what comes next, and parents and carers.
Visitors will be able to meet employers and education providers, take part in interactive activities, explore careers and qualifications, and receive advice about their next steps.
The organisers are encouraging young people from across North Wales and neighbouring areas of England, including Shropshire, Cheshire and Wirral, to attend.
The event comes as Welsh Government figures show North Wales had the highest estimated NEET rate of Wales's economic regions, with 15.1 per cent of 16 to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training over the three-year period ending December 2025.
Yana Williams, chief executive of Coleg Cambria, said: “Pathways to Success reflects the strength of the North Wales Tertiary Alliance and our shared commitment to ensuring young people have clear, accessible routes into education, training and employment.
“Collaboration between education providers and employers across the region has never been more important, particularly as we look to address skills needs and ensure no young person is left behind.”
The organisers say the event will bring education, training and employment opportunities together in one place to help young people and their families make informed decisions about their future.