GO Wales is Wales’ flagship employability programme helping graduates to make the best start to their career through a range of quality work experience and employability opportunities.
The scheme supports graduates in Wales of all ages and undergraduates from their second year of study onwards.
Sponsored by the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW) the project is delivered by University Careers Services in Wales. GO Wales receives funding from the Welsh Government and the European Union Social Fund (ESF).
Work Placements are the cornerstone of the project; students and graduates complete a project for a business in Wales over a 10 week duration and receive a weekly salary. While on a work placement, individuals complete the City & Guilds Professional Development Award (PDA). This is a higher-level award that quantifies experience and achievements while on work placement. In addition GO Wales also offer Work Tasters, funding to support graduate training and two training programmes; the Graduate Academy for unemployed graduates and the Freelancer Academy aimed at graduates who want to start a freelance career.
The project will aim to provide almost 4,000 students and graduates with training and development opportunities to prepare them for their future careers.
Website: http://www.gowales.co.uk
