Entry Level - Career

If you’re looking to kickstart your career in games, the iungo Solutions-led Games Developer Foundry is a great opportunity. The nine-month programme has three entry points to help candidates with no prior experience develop their skills.

Beacons is a Wales-wide organisation that aims to empower the next generation of creatives who want to work in the music industry. We've worked with them on various music projects. We’ve got an article all about their Honey Sessions here. You can also read an interview with Yasmine, project officer on Resonant.

If it’s an apprenticeship you’re looking for, then Sgil Cymru is a great place to start. Their 12-month CRIW shared apprenticeship programme is open to those who want to work behind the scenes on a variety of TV and film productions in Wales. We spoke to four apprentices about their experiences on the CRIW apprenticeship programme. Visit their website to find out more about CRIW apprenticeship opportunities in North Wales and South Wales.

Screen Alliance Wales provides trainee placement opportunities and regularly promotes job opportunities to help you get your foot in the door. Visit their website to find out more and keep an eye on their social accounts for regular updates.

From e-learning modules to training, events and funding opportunities, ScreenSkills is a UK-wide skills body for the screen sector. It provides training and careers information for those looking to break into the industry or develop their careers.

The rad Cymru traineeship is a paid opportunity within a Welsh television production company. The programme aims to break down barriers to entry for those who are underrepresented in the industry, including those with a disability, from black, Asian or ethnic minority communities, or a disadvantaged background. Their website has more information about the traineeship, including the type of training participants will get. Visit their site to find out if it’s for you and to check when the next round of recruitment is open.

This hub is a partnership between Creative Wales, BBC Wales and the NFTS. Based at BBC Wales in Cardiff's Central Square, this project delivers a wide range of world-class short-form training courses. Welsh Government-funded bursaries are available for all courses. Head to the website to find out more. Or you can explore our articles to find interviews with past NFTS bursary recipients here.

This programme aims to increase diverse talent in the Welsh screen sector. They’re committed to creating and increasing opportunities for diverse communities across Wales. To do this, they promote jobs and opportunities and offer individuals from underrepresented groups advice and support on how to get into the sector. They’re also keen to help those already in the industry find their next role. If you're interested in Culture Connect Wales then explore their site to find the right project for you – they offer a wide range of opportunities, from courses to jobs. You can also read our article on them here