Make Your Pledge For Cardiff's Young People
Join the growing movement of organisations across Cardiff who are pledging to support the futures of children and young people.
Want to learn more? Get in touch with us to find out how your organisation can get involved.
Have a look through and explore some or latest News and Events – we call these Cardiff Commitment in Action as it gives you an idea of the sorts of things happening in Cardiff which are helping children and young people across the city to move into training, education or employment. It's important to us that we keep you informed.
Another good way to see more about us and find out about how you can access these opportunities is to follow us on social media!
What's Next?
Whether you want to continue with education, do some training, volunteer, find an apprenticeships or jump straight into a job - we have lots of different options and hundreds of opportunities waiting, just for you! Visit What’s Next to find out more – new opportunities are added every week.
Open Your Eyes Week is back from the 17th-21st November 2025.
We are delighted to invite primary schools to register for our 8th Virtual Open Your Eyes week for children in years five and six from across Cardiff.
We will be looking to open children's eyes to the different opportunities available in the world of work. Hear from employers such as:
- Rolls-Royce Submarine Ltd
- NHS Wales
- Dauson Environmental Group
- Cardiff Bus
- Into Film
- St.David's Dewi Sant Shopping Centre
We know that this year will be bigger and better and the team can't wait to inspire the next generation of pupils across our schools!
To access our Open Your Eyes Week Impact Reports please click here November 2024 Open Your Eyes Week Impact Report
If your school would like to register to take part, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Growth Sectors:
These are the areas where the most job opportunities are growing in Cardiff over the next few years. So if you don’t want to move out of your area or you can’t because of family commitments or money these are some of the training or education pathways you might want to consider.
Hospitality & Retail
Play your part in this diverse, customer-centric industry, preserving culture and national heritage and developing the local community.
Financial and Professional Services
Workers in this sector help other people and businesses deal with money. This includes banks, accountants, insurance, and investment companies. 50,000 people in Cardiff work in this sector.
Creative, Media and Entertainment
Pursue your passion and dive into a world of creativity, from the big screen to preserving heritage - develop talents that make people say "wow".
Construction
Make your mark in an industry that operates at the intersection of art and science, developing communities and strengthening economies.
Digital
Conquer the digital sphere with high-tech skills for creating, implementing and operating new technologies across all industries.
Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
Apply your creative and technical skills in a fast-paced industry to create innovative products for the world.
Health & Social Care
Find your passion in providing vital health and social care services to support a range of people in need.
Compound Semiconductor
Position yourself at the forefront of the next generation of semiconductor technologies, powering transport, clean energy and digital communications.
Recent Pledges:
Businesses pledge their support to children and young people in Cardiff by signing the Cardiff Commitment Pledge.
