People in Blaenau Gwent who are looking for work and have a health or wellbeing barrier are invited to attend a free Inclusive Futures event this October.
Taking place on Tuesday 13 October at the Learning Action Centre, Ebbw Vale, the event will bring together careers advisers and employability coaches from Working Wales, alongside a range of local support organisations, in one place.
Visitors will be able to speak directly with organisations offering support with employment, health and wellbeing, as well as explore the help available to overcome barriers to work.
Open to anyone aged 16 and over, the event will provide a welcoming and inclusive environment where people can discover local services, access advice and explore their next steps towards employment.
Event details:
- Date: Tuesday 13 October 2026
- Time: 10am to 12pm
- Location: Learning Action Centre, 20 James Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6JG
- Tickets: Free to attend, no booking required.
The event is organised by Careers Wales and the Working Wales service in partnership with Communities for Work Plus, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council and the Department for Work and Pensions.
Local and national organisations supporting the event are expected to include:
- Adferiad
- Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
- Autism Spectrum Connections Cymru
- Business Wales
- Connect to Work with CFW+
- Dewis Cymru
- Disability Can Do
- GAVO
- Happy Healthy Blaenau Gwent
- Neurodivergence Wales
- TheraPaws
- Welsh Water
Chelsea Dopson, stakeholder engagement adviser at Careers Wales, said: “Looking for employment can be challenging, especially when health or wellbeing barriers make it difficult to know where to start.
“The Inclusive Futures event brings a range of organisations together in one place, making it easier for people to explore the range of support that is available. We hope it will help attendees build confidence, explore their options and take positive steps towards employment.”
Working Wales, delivered by Careers Wales and funded by the Welsh Government, provides careers guidance and employability support for people aged 16 and over.
If you cannot attend but would like to speak to an adviser, you can find out more about Working Wales and book an appointment through the Working Wales website, call free on 0800 028 4844, speak to an adviser via webchat, or email workingwales@careerswales.gov.wales.