Work and jobs
Our Employment Programmes, known as “Your Career, Your Future in…”, help sanctuary seekers and refugees enter the world of work in Wales. Working with employers, we are setting up direct partnerships so that our clients have the chance to go into real workplaces and potentially interview for roles at these companies.
The Welsh Refugee Council is currently focused on creating construction, warehousing and hospitality opportunities for our clients. Those interested will also be given:
Careers advice ✅
One-to-one interview preparations sessions ✅
Employability workshops ✅
Access to volunteer placements ✅
We work with various organisations to provide jobs for refugees.
Meet our partners:
“I was hesitant and had my doubts regarding my confidence and lack of skills. Your encouragement and support made me feel more comfortable and confident to apply for the job that I want”
Employability programme graduate
Do you need help finding a job?
At the Welsh Refugee Council, we offer coaching and mentoring for people looking to go into one of our key focus sectors.
Below you can make an appointment with our Employability Officer, who will talk through your initial thoughts and aspirations.
Do you need help accessing education careers?
Our Education Officer can provide coaching and mentoring around careers in education and academia. They are also here to help you apply for university and further education.
Click the button below to make an appointment and get support today
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What our clients have shared
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank Chris Hughes, WRC’s Education and Employability Officer, for all his time, effort and support provided to me up until now, first for supporting me in updating my CV, then for helping me to prepare for a number of interviews, until I succeeded in being offered the position of Teaching Technician in my area of expertise with Cardiff University. Thanks to the Welsh Refugee Council, and huge thanks to Chris.” – Lizan
“I started to work in IKEA Cardiff 18/06/2023. WRC Education and Employability team helped me a lot to get a new job I would like to say thank you so much to give me the opportunity to have a new experience with them. “– Afshin
“I wanted to take a moment to thank you for all of your help in preparing me for my recent job interview. Your guidance and support were invaluable throughout the process, and I truly appreciate all of the time and effort you put into helping me succeed. I am happy to report that I was offered the position, and I am excited to start my new job. I couldn’t have done it without your help, and I am so grateful for everything you did for me. Thank you again for everything. I look forward to staying in touch and keeping you updated on my progress.”– Yaser
“Thanks to their leadership, I also took part in a training workshop on interview techniques, how to write a CV and contact strategy at PwC Cardiff and it was the same at the Principality Stadium. These opportunities have strengthened my abilities and developed my self-confidence, which has made my integration much easier. Thank you to the Welsh authorities and the community.” – Souleymane
“The Ikea Uppna program was extremely helpful in many ways. I found the workshop invaluable as it explained many aspects of the employment market and how it works, such as equality diversity policies, minimum wages or how to write a CV and a cover letter. The program enabled me to feel confident and I have successfully used the newly gained knowledge to secure employment. I’m grateful.” – Hema
