Jason Horwood graduated in July 2010 with bachelors degree in Civil Engineering and began looking to start his career in the construction industry. At that point in time, graduate entry roles were difficult to find as the country was in recession which hit the construction particular hard.
Stardom was the last thing on Andrew Maskall’s mind when he applied for a place on the GO Wales Graduate Academy after 12 months of unemployment. After a successful work experience placement at Theatr Stiwt in Wrexham Andrew is now looking forward to a new job as Marketing Manager at the theatre plus an exciting role in an S4C documentary. Andrew talks to GO Wales about how the Graduate Academy has changed his life for the better…
Lowri Pearson graduated in 2007 and like many graduates she had been working in an underemployed role due to the lack of job opportunities. Determined to get her career back on track Lowri applied for the Graduate Academy in August this year to take a positive step towards achieving her goals. A month after she started the Graduate Academy Lowri has been offered a 10 week Work Placement and good employment prospects for the future. Lowri explains;
James Malatynski was fresh out of University when he applied for the Graduate Academy after studying for a degree in Environmental Conservation. The course gave James the opportunity to complete 4 weeks work experience with the RSPB and has given him a clear advantage when applying for future positions! We interviewed James to find out more…
Recent Media graduate Briony Phillips applied for the Graduate Academy to gain practical experience of the media industry. We arranged for her to complete four weeks work experience with Candy Jar; a publishing and video production company in Cardiff Bay. Briony tells us about her experience;
A Textiles graduate has used her experience at the GO Wales Graduate Academy to help launch her own successful business.
Fine Arts graduate Erin Rickard was working as a hotel receptionist when she applied for the GO Wales Graduate Academy. After completing work experience with artist led organisation Locws International in Swansea, Erin has now been employed as a Project Coordinator and Exhibition Officer.
In this short interview, Erin explains how the Graduate Academy has given her a fantastic opportunity to develop her career in the arts industry;
Civil Engineering graduate Pete Rollins is now one step closer to his ideal career after being given the opportunity to work for a market leading accountancy firm as part of the GO Wales Graduate Academy.
By taking part in the GO Wales Graduate Academy you will not only enhance your chances of gaining employment; it’s an opportunity to meet new people, build a network of useful contacts and develop new friendships.
16 graduates from across Wales recently took part in the GO Wales Graduate Academy at the University of Wales Lampeter to boost their career prospects.
Stephanie Merriman was working in a temporary position when she heard about the GO Wales Graduate Academy; she graduated in July 2008 with a degree in Law and after a year of temping she felt that the academy sounded like an excellent opportunity to help her secure a graduate job.
