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Green Careers Pathway is a new project designed to connect people, employers, and partners with the opportunities created by the shift to a net-zero economy.

The Better Off Calculator is a simple tool that helps you understand how moving into employment could affect your financial situation, especially if you currently receive benefits. It gives you a clear picture of what your income would look like in work compared to out of work, so you can make the decision that’s right for you. You will find the resource here 👉&nbsp;<a href="https://www.entitledto.co.uk/help/better-off-calculation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">better off calculation - Entitledto</a> <h3>What the Better Off Calculator Does</h3><ul><li>Shows how your benefits may change if you start a job</li><li>Helps you compare different roles, hours and pay rates</li><li>Gives you a breakdown of what you would take home each month</li><li>Helps you avoid being worse off financially</li><li>Supports you to make a confident, informed choice about work</li></ul> <h3>How You Can Use It</h3>You can complete the Better Off calculation independently, or you can do it with the support of your coach, who can guide you through each step and help you understand the results. <h3>Why It’s Important</h3>Transitioning from benefits into employment can feel like a big step. Your coach can&nbsp;help you see the full picture, including:<ul><li>Whether you will be better off financially</li><li>Consider important costs such as travel, childcare, or work‑related expenses</li><li>If your benefits will change</li><li>How different working hours might affect your income</li><li>The wider benefits of work, such as routine, confidence, social connections and opportunities to progress</li></ul> Even if the financial gain is small, the social and wellbeing benefits of work can make a big difference , but the key is that you have all the information you need to choose what’s right for you.

Better Off Calculator, Helping You Make an Informed Choice About Work

Hello! Welcome to Volunteering Wales, where our aim is to make volunteering easy for volunteers and organisations working in the voluntary sector. Your time is precious, so we want to make it as simple and accessible as possible so volunteers and organisations can find each other with minimum fuss. This is a website where you can search for volunteering opportunities in your area. -Click this link-You need to register-Then you can look for volunteering opportunities If you see something of interest, talk to your coach or placement facilitator.

Get into Volunteering with GAVO (Gwent Association of Volunteering Organisations)

👋 Welcome to the Green Careers Pathway!This is your starting point to explore Wales’ growing green future and discover how you can be part of it. 🌱 What’s this project about?Green Careers Pathway was created to make sure every young person has the chance to get involved in Wales’ green economy, from renewable energy and eco‑friendly construction to community projects, sustainable farming, and new green ideas that are still emerging. 🌍 Who is this for?Many young people face extra barriers when starting their careers. That’s why this programme is here especially for:✨ Disabled and neurodiverse young people✨ Young people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities✨ Young womenIf you’re 16 to 30, this programme was designed with you in mind. <h3>🧭 What will you do?</h3>By being part of the Green Careers Pathway, you’ll have the chance to take part in:🔹 1‑to‑1 coaching🔹 Hands‑on workshops🔹 Site visits to real workplaces🔹 Paid work placements🔹 And much more!All created to help you build your confidence, skills, and experience, while discovering real opportunities in the green sector. 💚 We’re excited to have you on this journey.Let’s explore green careers together and help build a greener, fairer future for Wales.

<h1>Get Into Housing - Opportunity for Paid work placements in the housing sector </h1> If you're over the age of 18, identify from an ethnically diverse background, and are long-term unemployed, this project will help you achieve your potential and plan for your long-term success. Get into Housing was created to open up access to the social housing sector for talented individuals from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds in Wales. People who bring lived experience, potential, and passion, but who’ve faced barriers to employment.If you’re over the age of 18, identify from an ethnically diverse background, and are long-term unemployed, this project will give you…<ul><li>valuable skills to boost your CV;</li><li>an opportunity to understand and develop your talents;</li><li>a chance to explore a career in housing;</li><li>bespoke mentoring to help you achieve your potential and plan for long-term success.</li></ul><h3> </h3><h3>The Offer</h3>Together with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cadwyn.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(41, 79, 242);">Cadwyn</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hafod.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(41, 79, 242);">Hafod</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.unitedwelsh.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(41, 79, 242);">United Welsh</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linc-cymru.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(41, 79, 242);">Linc Cymru</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wwha.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(41, 79, 242);">Wales &amp; West Housing</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://taffhousing.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(41, 79, 242);">Taff Housing</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.wales/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(41, 79, 242);">Welsh Government</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.principality.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(41, 79, 242);">Principality</a>, we will provide paid work placements across a variety of departments. Each placement is for&nbsp;21 hours per week, and lasts for&nbsp;16 weeks. Not only will this offer you&nbsp;on-the-job experience, you will also be paid the Real Living Wage (£12 per hour) and receive&nbsp;bespoke mentoring&nbsp;to support you during your placement and the next steps in your career.&nbsp;<h3>About You</h3>To be eligible for a placement, you must…<ul><li>Be unemployed</li><li>Be aged 18 years or over</li><li>Currently live in South Wales</li><li>Have the right to work in the UK</li><li>Identify as having an ethnically diverse background</li></ul>&nbsp;Apply here <a href="https://ccha.org.uk/get-into-housing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get Into Housing - Cardiff Community Housing Association</a>&nbsp; Details of onboarding time lines below &nbsp; Cohort 1: April 2026&nbsp;- Recruitment: 11 Feb – 10 Mar 2026&nbsp;- Interviews: 11 – 24 Mar 2026&nbsp;- Onboarding: 25 Mar – 14 Apr 2026&nbsp;- Placement: 15 Apr – 05 Aug 2026&nbsp;Cohort 2: August 2026&nbsp;- Recruitment: 03 Jun – 30 Jun 2026&nbsp;- Interviews: 01 – 14 Jul 2026&nbsp;- Onboarding: 15 Jul – 04 Aug 2026&nbsp;- Placement: 05 Aug – 25 Nov 2026&nbsp;Cohort 3: November 2026&nbsp;- Recruitment: 23 Sep – 20 Oct 2026&nbsp;- Interviews: 21 Oct – 03 Nov 2026&nbsp;- Onboarding: 04 – 24 Nov 2026&nbsp;- Placement: 25 Nov 2026 – 17 Mar 2027

Get Into Housing - Cardiff Community Housing Association 

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Better Off Calculator, Helping You Make an Informed Choice About Work

Get into Volunteering with GAVO (Gwent Association of Volunteering Organisations)

Introduction to Green Careers Pathway

Get Into Housing - Cardiff Community Housing Association