Cyfleoedd, meaning ‘opportunities’, is the careers hub at Bridgend College. Cyfleoedd provides an innovative and collaborative workspace to support and enhance employability skills, and enables students and employers to connect.

We work with students and employers to enhance careers education, promote work-related opportunities and enable talent pipelines to business. Cyfleoedd builds upon our wider college mission statement, enabling our students to ‘be all that they can be’ by preparing and supporting them to achieve, progress and gain meaningful paid career opportunities.

We are delighted to be awarded the Careers Wales Mark which recognises our commitment to meet the Welsh Government’s requirements for 11-19 year olds in Wales – read more.

Jobs & Work Experience

Planning your career can seem a scary process,
but it doesn’t have to be.
Our team is here to help.

Your Journey

Your guide to choosing subjects,
courses, training and
apprenticeships.

Advice & Guidance

Get help to write CVs,
application forms and
personal statements.

News & Events

If you are new to Cyfleoedd,
start here to begin
your journey with us.

Job Search

We will post jobs exclusive for our students
at Bridgend College.
You can apply online.

Resources

Know how to prepare for interviews,
approach employers and more.
You can view them all here.

Partnership opportunities with local and national businesses enable us to expose students to the world of work and ensure they are able to develop and build their personal brand within the open employment market. We are committed to supporting micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Do you advertise job vacancies?

Yes, advertising job vacancies for local and national companies helps our students to see the range of career opportunities available to them.

How can my company connect with your students?

You can engage with a targeted group of students by delivering a Masterclass – a great way to provide an insight to specific career pathways or industry areas.

You could offer a work placement for a student to attend your workplace and observe the world of work in practice.

Is there opportunity to meet with other employers you work with?

We offer a range of business breakfast and networking opportunities at regular intervals throughout the year. Many of our networking events are hosted by distinguished figureheads and entrepreneurs and cover key business themes and trends.

Our business network events provide opportunities for you to connect with other local businesses and prospective clients and establish your own network of support.

Do you support those wanting to start their own business?

Absolutely. Ruth Rowe, Entrepreneurship Officer, is part of our team. She supports students with business-related activities and offers enterprise initiatives alongside their course of study.

Is there opportunity to work with students throughout the year?

You could mentor or coach a student or group of students throughout their course or promote voluntary opportunities within your business.

Do you support apprenticeships?

Yes, a great progression for our students would be to enter an apprenticeship. We offer vocational qualifications which enable our students to gain knowledge and develop practical skills to be ready for the world of work.

Connecting People and Business

A guide for micro, small and medium businesses

Download Guide (PDF)

Latest News & Events

The latest on our news and upcoming events @cyfleoedd

Kickstarting careers for young people

June 10, 2021/0 Comments/in News /by cyfleoedd Bridgend

Student wins top prize in enterprise competition

October 8, 2020/0 Comments/in News, Uncategorized, Uncategorized /by admin

Bridgend College receives quality mark for top careers advice and work-related education

August 27, 2020/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Sue Hughes

Work Placement Success!

February 18, 2020/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Stephen Jones

Award Winning Team!

July 8, 2019/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by cyfleoedd Bridgend

Annual Learner Awards Evening!

July 8, 2019/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by cyfleoedd Bridgend

Our 1st Birthday Celebration!

July 8, 2019/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by cyfleoedd Bridgend

“We want to ensure that our students have both the aptitude and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and add value within the workplace.”

About Us

We work with students and employers to enhance careers education, promote work-related opportunities and enable talent pipelines to business.

Cyfleoedd builds upon our wider college mission statement, enabling our students to ‘be all that they can be’ by preparing and supporting them to achieve, progress and gain meaningful paid career opportunities.

We want to ensure that our students have both the aptitude and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and add value within the workplace.

Partnership opportunities with local and national businesses enable us to expose students to the world of work and ensure they are able to develop and build their personal brand within the open employment market. We are committed to supporting micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Find out more

Contact Us

We aim to help you explore career opportunities to achieve, progress and gain meaningful paid employment.

Have any questions or need more information?

Fill in the form or call the team:
01656 302 302