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What do a falconer, software developer, award winning magazine editor and former scriptwriter for Hollyoaks have in common? The straightforward answer is they all made the choice to create their own job and have successfully built careers in a diverse range of sectors. But behind this overarching link, Aberystwyth University’s ‘Create Your Own Job’ debate on 21st February will give you the chance to discover more about the skills and attributes which these panel members feel have helped them to succeed in their chosen ventures. The debate for students and graduates takes place on 21st February 2012, 18.15- 19.45 at the Penglais Campus. “An informal and lively discussion is guaranteed” explained, Carolyn Parry, Acting Deputy Director, Careers Service. “With fewer jobs around at the moment, it makes sense to explore creating your own job by setting up a part time or full time business. Whether you already have an interest in enterprise and self-employment or are just conside...

More than 2,000 14 to 16-year-old pupils will be attending a Carmarthenshire Council organised careers/skills convention at Parc y Scarlets on February 7th. The massive youth conference will empower those attending to gain advice and information from representatives of Industry on different career areas as part of their Key Skill in Improving Own Learning and Performance. The Council says retaining young people is vital to ensure that new entrepreneurship skills are delivered in the world of work allowing Carmarthenshire to become an innovative county. They will be seeking specific information on job descriptions, holidays pay, working hours and future job prospects The day will focus on six sectors: • Food Manufacturing • IT/Media • Care • Manufacturing • Construction • Retail/Entrepreneurship The Council has organised the conference to help improve job seeking opportunities in the current economic recession which has seen an increase in the number of young people unemployed within...

Staff at Aberglasney Gardens in the Tywi Valley took part in an innovative careers convention which allowed school pupils get a taste of land-based jobs. The convention was organised by Careers Wales at the Coleg Sir Gar Gelli Aur campus in the Tywi Valley to help pupils from Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. “One of the key pillars of the convention was to allow the children to get out and about to sample various land-based jobs” said Aberglasney head gardener Joseph Atkin. “It was an excellent and very exciting opportunity for Year 9 students with an interest in land-based career opportunities to meet with professionals in the sector. “There were opportunities to get a taste of jobs in agriculture, agricultural engineering, animal studies and the equine industry. “At Aberglasney, we were able to explain a variety of career paths in everything from landscape design to countryside management. “For example, there are a whole host of career opportunities linked to a heritage...