The Regional Skills Partnerships:
North Wales Regional Skills Partnership (NWRSP)
South East Wales Priority Sectors – Cardiff Capital Region Data Observatory
South West Regional Learning and Skills Partnership (RLSP)
Mid Wales Regional Skills Partnership (RSP)
Hover over the map areas for more information.
North Wales
Employment Landscape: North Wales is known for its picturesque landscapes and a combination of rural and urban areas. The region has a significant focus on tourism, with attractions like Eryri National Park and coastal areas drawing visitors. Renewable energy, advanced manufacturing and engineering are also prominent sectors, along with automotive, aerospace, food and pharmaceuticals at Wrexham Industrial Estate.
Mid Wales
Employment Landscape: Mid Wales is renowned for its rural landscapes and agricultural activities. It has a relatively smaller population compared to South and North Wales, resulting in a more decentralised job market. Key sectors include agriculture, forestry, and food production as well as tourism and hospitality, and renewable energy, particularly wind farms.
South East Wales
Employment Landscape: South East Wales, including the capital city Cardiff, has a vibrant and diverse economy. The region is known for its strong service sector, including finance, banking, professional services, and healthcare. It is also a hub for the creative industries, with a focus on film and media production. Additionally, South East Wales benefits from manufacturing and engineering industries, particularly in areas such as automotive and advanced manufacturing. The Priority Sectors - Cardiff Capital Region Data Observatory includes the Venture Graduate Scheme, offering a variety of roles with employers from across the region.
South West Wales
Employment Landscape: South West Wales has a diverse economy with a mix of industries. In the current landscape, the region has transitioned to a service-oriented economy with key sectors including services such as finance, business services, healthcare, and retail. Manufacturing remains significant, particularly in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and electronics. Creative industries, such as film and media production, also thrive in the area.
North Wales
Employment Landscape: North Wales is known for its picturesque landscapes and a combination of rural and urban areas. The region has a significant focus on tourism, with attractions like Eryri National Park and coastal areas drawing visitors. Renewable energy, advanced manufacturing and engineering are also prominent sectors, along with automotive, aerospace, food and pharmaceuticals at Wrexham Industrial Estate.
Mid Wales
Employment Landscape: Mid Wales is renowned for its rural landscapes and agricultural activities. It has a relatively smaller population compared to South and North Wales, resulting in a more decentralised job market. Key sectors include agriculture, forestry, and food production as well as tourism and hospitality, and renewable energy, particularly wind farms.
South East Wales
Employment Landscape: South East Wales, including the capital city Cardiff, has a vibrant and diverse economy. The region is known for its strong service sector, including finance, banking, professional services, and healthcare. It is also a hub for the creative industries, with a focus on film and media production. Additionally, South East Wales benefits from manufacturing and engineering industries, particularly in areas such as automotive and advanced manufacturing. The Priority Sectors – Cardiff Capital Region Data Observatory includes the Venture Graduate Scheme, offering a variety of roles with employers from across the region.
South West Wales
Employment Landscape: South West Wales has a diverse economy with a mix of industries. In the current landscape, the region has transitioned to a service-oriented economy with key sectors including services such as finance, business services, healthcare, and retail. Manufacturing remains significant, particularly in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and electronics. Creative industries, such as film and media production, also thrive in the area.
Another useful link is the Chamber of Commerce Business Directory where you can browse businesses in sectors across Wales.
74% of graduates in Wales say they found their job/ role in under a year. Furthermore, 98% of Welsh business leaders say university graduates reach managerial positions faster, as a direct result of going to university.