Skill Shortages
For the latest news on skills shortages in an area of Wales click on the map on the right or the links on the left.
Despite the general belief that many areas of Wales has a shortage of jobs and no future for young people, in reality, employers say that they are unable to recruit people with the right skills for the jobs they have.
Surveys show that there will be an increasing demand for people with skills in the following fields:
- Science
- Engineering
- Health
- Education
- Retail
- General management jobs
- Tourism-related businesses
- Renewable energy
In addition to the specific job areas above, employers also report that the following soft skills are important to them and are in short supply:
- Customer care skills
- Communication skills, including bilingual communication
- Flexibility / Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Showing initiative
- Ability to follow instructions
You can search the database on this Website to find out which skills are in short supply in Wales according to employers.
Careers Wales can also offer you advice and information about local skill shortages and opportunities - www.careerswales.com, and the Employment Service's website www.worktrain.gov.uk is a good place to look for jobs and learning opportunities.
Future Skills Wales is another important source of information - www.futureskillswales.com
You can find further information on bilingual skills on this website or visit the Welsh Language Board’s Website at www.bwrdd-yr-iaith.org.uk
If you wish to receive information on ways of gaining new skills call Learn Direct on 0800 100 900
