We are excited to share details of an inspiring,&nbsp;dynamic&nbsp;10-day Green &amp; Sustainable Technology programme, running over two weeks, designed to introduce young people to the growing opportunities within this exciting sector.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This programme combines&nbsp;hands-on technical learning&nbsp;with&nbsp;practical employability skills, helping participants build confidence and prepare for work or further education in green and sustainable industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Delivered in partnership with&nbsp;Iungo&nbsp;Solutions Ltd, experts in the field, participants will also&nbsp;have the opportunity to&nbsp;achieve a&nbsp;WJEC Level 2 Sustainability in Action qualification&nbsp;— equivalent to a GCSE and a fantastic addition to any CV.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Who Can Take Part?&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Aged&nbsp;16–30&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Not currently in full-time education, employment, or training&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Open to exploring a new career pathway or interested in green and sustainable technology&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>All ability levels welcome – no experience necessary&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;💡&nbsp;Why Join?&nbsp;South Wales is on a mission to become the&nbsp;Silicon Valley of Sustainability&nbsp;— and you could be part of it. The King’s Trust has teamed up with the innovative minds at&nbsp;Iungo&nbsp;Solutions&nbsp;to deliver a hands-on experience that helps you uncover and develop the skills you already have, ready to meet the demands of tomorrow’s tech sector. Have something new to add to&nbsp;you&nbsp;CV, boost your Knowledge and your Confidence to help get you the job you are looking for&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On the Programme, Participants Will:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Explore exciting career pathways within green and sustainable technology&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Build a&nbsp;“Green Smart City”&nbsp;with&nbsp;Iungo&nbsp;Solutions&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Practical digital skills with a sustainability focus&nbsp;</li><li>Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Electric Vehicles, Hydrogen Power, Programming with Arduino, Reducing Waste: Lean Six Sigma White Belt&nbsp;</li><li>Develop teamwork, problem-solving, and technical skills&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Take part in employability and CV-building workshops&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;The King’s Trust staff will be present throughout the programme to support each young person, helping them develop personal and social skills. Ongoing support is also available after the programme through&nbsp;monthly one-to-one sessions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Programme Dates&nbsp;&nbsp;Taster Day&nbsp;&nbsp;Date:&nbsp;24/02/2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Location:&nbsp;The King’s Trust Cardiff Centre,&nbsp;Ocean Way, CF24 5PE&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Taster Day is&nbsp;a great opportunity&nbsp;to learn more about the programme, meet industry experts from&nbsp;Iungo&nbsp;Solutions Ltd, and connect with The King’s Trust staff.&nbsp;&nbsp;Young people are encouraged to attend to gain a full understanding of what the programme involves. If there is a prior commitment on this day, please speak to us.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10-day&nbsp;Programme:&nbsp;02/03/2026 –&nbsp;13/03/2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Location:&nbsp;Cardiff Business Technology Centre,&nbsp;Senghenydd&nbsp;Road, CF24 4AY&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Additional&nbsp;Information&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Travel costs reimbursed&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Lunch provided&nbsp;during programme days&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>All equipment supplied&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul> If you’re interested in being part of this programme, please complete the expression of interest form and book your space. After that, a coach will get in touch with you to provide more information.

Get Ready for Careers in Green & Sustainable Tech programme Feb 2026

The King’s Trust Cardiff Centre

Codi

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.

&nbsp;Maindee Unlimited&nbsp;Community Engagement and sustainability officer Job description:&nbsp;Hours:&nbsp;17.5 weekly 2 year fixed term contract at the national living wage ( £12.71 an hour from April 2026 )&nbsp;&nbsp;£11,566 per annum (Pro Rata)&nbsp;Who We AreThis role provides an opportunity to join a small community led regeneration charity.&nbsp;&nbsp;Maindee Unlimited was set up 10 years ago to improve the environment, social and economic fabric of Maindee, and generally make it a better place to live and work in.We have a Greening Maindee team of volunteers who work to green up Maindee, creating and maintaining community gardens and green spaces and creating more green infrastructure.We also run Maindee Community Pantry which picks up food from supermarkets which would end up in landfill and&nbsp;distributes it at pantry sessions 3 days a week.&nbsp;We run Maindee Library, which is staffed with volunteers, and various events.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please check us out at <a href="www.maindee.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">www.maindee.org</a> Brief job outlineThe post holder will divide their time between supporting Greening Maindee ( 1 day a week ), taking part in Green Careers training opportunities and workshops ( 1 day a week ), and supporting the charity around community engagement, including social media and some admin tasks for the rest of the hours.&nbsp;You will report to the Greening Maindee lead and the charities chairperson Where this job happensYou will be working outside for one day a week ( Fridays ) with the Greening Maindee team at sites within MaindeeFace to face Green Careers workshops in Newport and online. Some time in Maindee LibraryFrom home on a laptop. Duties and ResponsibilitiesWorking with the Greening Maindee team to implement goals in the Maindee Nature Plan and form part of the Friday working groupMaking the most of the opportunities within Green Careers Pathways to learn new green skills Supporting the charity’s administrator to perform admin tasks ie creating fliers, social media postsFilling in on the pantry and library rota following training when necessarySupporting the charity to improve its sustainability aspirations including training and taking part in networking opportunitiesKeep accurate and up to date weekly time sheets Experience and qualificationsA good working knowledge of IT systems including Word, design packages&nbsp;-&nbsp;essentialGood writing and oral skills -&nbsp;desirable Personal attributesA willingness to learn new skills and be proactive in identifying skills that will benefit you and the charityA good team player.&nbsp;Comfortable with working with others The ability to use your initiative in situationsThe ability to plan your own time , keep a diary, and&nbsp;maintain good&nbsp;written records of work and learningThe ability to listen and take instructionsBe flexible and be able to adapt How to apply for this rolePlease send a letter to <a href="mailto:admin@maindee.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">admin@maindee.org</a> outlining why you are suitable for this role, plus your CV.Closing date:&nbsp;Friday February 27thInterview date:&nbsp;Friday March 6th&nbsp;&nbsp;time to be arranged

JOB VACANCY: Community Engagement and sustainability officer with Maindee Unlimited

Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity! We’re offering fully funded online courses through High Speed Training as part of our Green Careers Pathways programme, designed to help you develop new skills and boost your employability. Key Details:<ul><li>Provider: High Speed Training</li><li>Cost: Fully funded (no cost to participants)</li><li>Delivery: Online</li><li>Duration: Flexible, depending on the course selected</li></ul> If you’re interested, please complete our Registration of Interest Form here: 👉<a href="https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk</a> <h3>Popular Courses</h3><ul><li>Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering</li><li>Level 3 Food Hygiene and Safety in Catering</li><li>Asbestos Awareness (Category A)</li><li>Designated Safeguarding Lead (Level 3)</li><li>Manual Handling Training</li></ul><h3>Other Categories</h3><ul><li>Food Hygiene</li><li>Health and Safety</li><li>Safeguarding</li><li>HACCP</li><li>First Aid</li><li>Education</li><li>Asbestos Awareness</li><li>Fire Safety</li><li>Mental Health</li><li>Health and Social Care</li><li>Business Essentials</li><li>City &amp; Guilds Assured</li></ul> Once you’ve registered, one of our Coach or Placement Facilitators will contact you to guide you through the next steps.

Fully Funded Online Courses – Part of Our Green Careers Pathways Programme

👋 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.

12-session engagement programme, delivered through interactive workshops, media sessions, and creative outputs, the programme helps participants develop skills, explore career pathways, and express themselves through storytelling, digital tools, and collaborative projects. Including Arts Award accreditation, hands-on creative experiences, visits to major cultural institutions, and a celebration to platform what participants create and their growth. What will happen and what it will look like<ul><li>Build creative and personal confidence through real-life making</li><li>Develop of digital literacy, storytelling, and content creation skills</li><li>12 facilitated creative sessions - 2 creative industry trips&nbsp;</li><li>2 external professional guest workshops</li><li>Development of each participant’s creative CV + digital profile and industry contacts</li><li>Increase awareness of creative career paths and local opportunities</li><li>Arts Award Bronze accreditation &amp; Assessment</li><li>Behind the scenes film evaluating and showcasing the programme</li><li>Celebration of growth through a final sharing event</li></ul> Sessions will run on a Monday and Tuesday on the following dates. There will be an information session at 10am on the 20th&nbsp;January in the Information Station. 1 + 2&nbsp;26th+27th Jan&nbsp;- 10:00 - 14:30 (info station)3 + 4&nbsp;02nd +3rd Feb&nbsp;- 10:00 - 14:30 (info station)5 + 6&nbsp;09th&nbsp;+ 10th&nbsp;Feb&nbsp;- 10:00 - 14:30 (TBC)16th&nbsp;+ 17th&nbsp;Feb - Half Term7 + 8&nbsp;23rd + 24th&nbsp;Feb&nbsp;- 10:00 - 14:30 (info station)9 + 10&nbsp;03rd&nbsp;+ 04th&nbsp;Mar&nbsp;- 10:00 - 14:30 (info station)11 + 12&nbsp;09th&nbsp;&amp; 10th&nbsp;Mar&nbsp;- 10:00 - 14:30 (info station)

Newport Information Station

<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 

Meet the Greening Funding Solutions team for a morning of discussion and knowledge sharing. All held at The Celtic Manor Resort. Food provided.

The Celtic Manor

Cardiff Business Technology Centre

quiet space available

Thank you so much for booking onto Commute with Confidence with Momentwm, we're really looking forward to it! Any questions please email willoughby.zimmerman@newportlive.co.uk

Learn how to become more confident with cycling with Momentwm.&nbsp;This 1 day taster workshop will teach you:-the safest cycle routes in and around Newport-how to look after your bicycle-how to feel more confident using cycle paths and roads-how to map out your route&nbsp;All with a friendly team. It will be a mix of classroom-style learning and being out and about. If you do not have a bike - don't worry! Please contact Willoughby and a bike can be provided.&nbsp;There will be regular breaks throughout the day, please bring your own lunch. Any further information required, please contact:willoughby.zimmerman@newportlive.co.uk&nbsp;

Learn how to become more confident with cycling with Momentwm. This 3 day workshop will teach you: -the safest cycle routes in and around Newport -how to look after your bicycle -how to feel more confident using cycle paths and roads -how to map out your route All with a friendly team. It will be a mix of classroom-style learning and being out and about. If you do not have a bike - don't worry! Please contact Willoughby and a bike can be provided. willoughby.zimmerman@newportlive.co.uk Find out more about Momentwm here: https://www.newportlive.co.uk/en/sports-wellbeing/momentwm/

The Riverfront

Thank you for signing up for the Green Champions Youth Board. We’re excited to have you join us.One of our Green Careers Coaches, Placement Facilitators, or Community Development Facilitator will be in touch with you shortly with further details.

🌱&nbsp;Youth Leadership Opportunity: Help Shape Green Careers in Wales&nbsp;Are you aged 16–30, passionate about sustainability, and ready to influence how green careers are developed across Wales?&nbsp;We’re&nbsp;looking for young people to join the&nbsp;Green Champions Youth Board,&nbsp;a&nbsp;core part of the Green Careers project,&nbsp;and represent youth voices across three key levels of engagement:&nbsp; Green Champions Youth Board (Ongoing)&nbsp; Purpose:&nbsp;<ul><li>Shape programme design&nbsp;</li><li>Lead campaigns and awareness raising&nbsp;</li><li>Provide scrutiny and feedback (e.g., through reports to Public Services Boards)&nbsp;</li></ul>Structure:&nbsp;<ul><li>Suggested size: 8–12 young people&nbsp;</li><li>Supported by youth engagement staff&nbsp;</li><li>Includes at least one rotating Youth Board Rep with support to present and contribute to external meetings&nbsp;below&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;🔹&nbsp;External steering&nbsp;group board&nbsp;&nbsp;Represent youth perspectives at a national level alongside senior decision-makers from Welsh Government, education, industry, housing, and environmental organisations.&nbsp;&nbsp;🔹&nbsp;Locality Meetings in Swansea and Newport&nbsp;Engage with local partners to shape green career opportunities in your community and ensure regional relevance.&nbsp; 🔹&nbsp;Internal Codi Steering BoardTo bring youth perspective to the internal Codi Steering Board from Green Careers.&nbsp;💡&nbsp;What&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;gain:&nbsp;🌍&nbsp;A platform to influence real change&nbsp;🤝&nbsp;Connections with professionals and leaders across sectors&nbsp;📚&nbsp;Insight into how government, business, and education collaborate&nbsp;💬&nbsp;confidence&nbsp;in sharing your ideas and&nbsp;representing youth perspectives&nbsp;<img src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAYAAAAfFcSJAAAAAXNSR0IArs4c6QAAAARnQU1BAACxjwv8YQUAAAAJcEhZcwAADsMAAA7DAcdvqGQAAAANSURBVBhXY2BgYGAAAAAFAAGKM+MAAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC" alt="Shape">&nbsp;👥&nbsp;Who&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;looking for:&nbsp;✅&nbsp;Aged 16–30&nbsp;and living in&nbsp;Newport or Swansea&nbsp;✅&nbsp;Passionate about sustainability, the environment, or future careers&nbsp;✅&nbsp;Keen to share ideas and represent young people locally and nationally&nbsp;✅&nbsp;Open-minded, positive, and ready to learn&nbsp;✅&nbsp;We actively encourage applications from young people who are:&nbsp;•&nbsp;Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds&nbsp;•&nbsp;Disabled or neurodivergent&nbsp;•&nbsp;Women&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp;From underrepresented or marginalised communities&nbsp;<img src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAYAAAAfFcSJAAAAAXNSR0IArs4c6QAAAARnQU1BAACxjwv8YQUAAAAJcEhZcwAADsMAAA7DAcdvqGQAAAANSURBVBhXY2BgYGAAAAAFAAGKM+MAAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC" alt="Shape">&nbsp;📅&nbsp;Additional&nbsp;Details&nbsp;to&nbsp;be added&nbsp;to&nbsp;Plinth:&nbsp;🗓️&nbsp;Dates:&nbsp;monthly and quarterly meetings&nbsp;&nbsp;📍&nbsp;Locations:&nbsp;multiple venues&nbsp;at either Swansea or Newport&nbsp;&nbsp;💬&nbsp;Support: Pre-meeting briefing and mentoring provided&nbsp;<img src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAYAAAAfFcSJAAAAAXNSR0IArs4c6QAAAARnQU1BAACxjwv8YQUAAAAJcEhZcwAADsMAAA7DAcdvqGQAAAANSURBVBhXY2BgYGAAAAAFAAGKM+MAAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC" alt="Shape">&nbsp;This is a unique opportunity to make sure young people’s voices are heard at every level&nbsp;from local communities&nbsp;to national strategy in shaping&nbsp;Wales's&nbsp;green future.&nbsp;👉&nbsp;To express your interest, please contact&nbsp;your&nbsp;Green&nbsp;Careers&nbsp;coach&nbsp;,&nbsp;placement&nbsp;or community&nbsp;facilitator&nbsp; If you're interested to join:<a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/31813554339043?p=0Pj0foBbwku3jk43Cx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/31813554339043?p=0Pj0foBbwku3jk43Cx</a>

Green Champions Youth Board - Monthly Meeting

Codi

JOB VACANCY: Community Engagement and sustainability officer with Maindee Unlimited

Fully Funded Online Courses – Part of Our Green Careers Pathways Programme

Introduction to Green Careers Pathway

Explore the Creative World

Get Into Housing - Cardiff Community Housing Association

Eon Energy information sharing morning

Get Ready for Careers in Green & Sustainable Tech programme Feb 2026

Commute with Confidence

Green Champions Youth Board - Monthly Meeting