People in Pembrokeshire are being offered free advice and guidance to explore apprenticeship opportunities.
This comes as part of Apprenticeship Week Wales, during which Careers Wales is highlighting the support available to help people explore the different opportunities available to them.
Apprenticeships are one of many routes individuals can take to develop skills, gain qualifications, and build experience in the workplace.
They offer people of all ages the chance to earn while they learn, gaining recognised qualifications and valuable hands-on experience.
In 2022-23, Wales saw significant engagement in apprenticeship programmes.
The Medr Apprenticeship Learning Dashboard shows that 22,880 apprenticeship learning programmes were started in Wales.
This was an increase of 14 per cent from the previous year (2021-22).
1,045 of the apprenticeships were in Pembrokeshire alone.
With opportunities in 23 sectors, from creative industries to green skills, there's something for everyone.
The top five apprenticeship learning programmes in 2022-23 in Wales were: healthcare and public services, management and professional, construction, business administration, and engineering.
Apprenticeships are not only suitable for young people.
More than 70 per cent of apprenticeships taken up in Wales in 2022-23 were by people over 19 years old.
More than 4,500 (20 per cent) of apprenticeships that started in 2022-23 were taken up by people aged 40 and over.
Nikki Lawrence, chief executive of Careers Wales, said: "Apprenticeship Week Wales is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate apprenticeships, and the value they bring to learners, employers, and the wider Welsh economy.
"Apprenticeships provide a pathway for people to gain qualifications while working and earning a wage, and can be a valuable route for those looking to develop their skills."
More information about apprenticeships can be found on the Careers Wales website, by calling 0800 028 4844 or emailing post@careerswales.gov.wales.
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